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Ozone Hole to Remain Large During Cold Years
Despite the Montreal Protocol's success, it will take years of observations to be sure that regulations are allowing the ozone hole to recover.
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Initiative Aims to End Routine Flaring of Natural Gas
A new initiative to curtail the wasteful burning of natural gas associated with oil production could lead to significant environmental and public health benefits.
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White House Submits Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets
Before the climate summit in Paris this November and December, the United States and some other countries have submitted their targets to cut emissions.
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Supreme Court Hears Case About Regulating Power Plants
In a case about power plant emissions, arguments focused on whether the Environmental Protection Agency properly interpreted a regulation and on dramatically different cost-benefit analyses.
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Interior Department Issues Fracking Standards
The Department of the Interior has issued new standards on hydraulic fracturing, including measures to protect groundwater and disclose chemical use.
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U.S. Readies “Aggressive” Arctic Council Agenda
U.S. special Arctic representative focuses on key regional issues including environment and economic development.
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Six of the L’Aquila Seven Acquitted in Appeal
Six of the accused L’Aquila seven acquitted.
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European Agency Leader Urges Long-Term Environmental Policy
European Environment Agency director calls for a longer-term sustainable environmental policy agenda for Europe.
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Energy Industry Executives Call for Looser Government Regulations
Industry executives call for loosening U.S. federal government regulations that they say restrict energy exploration and development.