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- ▸The research project produced 22 peer-reviewed studies and found microplastics in all 227 agricultural soil samples tested. — Mother Jones
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Microplastics Act as Pollution "Trojan Horse"
A five-year EU-funded study found microplastics in soil deliver pollutants and toxins like a Trojan horse.
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Bipartisan SLOTHS Act Bans Wild Sloth Imports
Representatives Frost and Lee introduced the SLOTHS Act to ban wild sloth imports to the United States.
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- ▸The bill is known as the SLOTHS Act, standing for Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm. — Inside Climate News
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Trump Administration Promises New Methane Regulations
The Trump administration promised new methane regulations for the oil and gas sector after a decade of efforts.
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- ▸Methane emissions in the Permian Basin originate from oil wells, pressure valves on pipelines, gas processing plants, and routine system maintenance. — Inside Climate News
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Texas Continued Data Center Permitting After Abbott's Pause
Texas regulators processed data center permits despite Governor Abbott's ordered pause on such projects.
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- ▸FracTracker analysis of public records released Monday revealed the permitting continued after Abbott's pause order. — Inside Climate News
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Deep-Sea Species Recovery Uncertain After Deepwater Horizon
A study found deep-sea species populations including octopus, krill, squid and shrimp declined after the 2011 Deepwater Horizon spill.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The research was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Inside Climate News