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NYC Pipeline Blocked 3 Times Resurfaces in Political Deal

A controversial fracked gas pipeline off New York’s Rockaway Beach has gained new life after being rejected three times for violating water quality standards, raising questions about whether political pressure is overriding environmental protection. The Williams Company’s Northeastern Supply Enhancement…

Global Dust Storms Intensify, Exposing Billions to Toxic Air

Dust storms are becoming increasingly dangerous worldwide, exposing billions of people to hazardous air pollution and triggering widespread health crises. According to new research reported by Mongabay, these “supercharged” storms are not only growing more frequent but also more intense,…

Mississippi Town Loses Appeal: Drax Wins Right to Increase Pollution

The small town of Gloster, Mississippi (population 858) suffered a major setback in October when state environmental regulators reversed an earlier decision and granted wood pellet giant Drax permission to increase toxic air pollution limits at its local manufacturing plant.…