Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.
Category: Environment
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5 Takeaways From Our Investigation of Trump’s Waivers for Polluters
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America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’
The New York Times – Travel:After years of bipartisan effort, the former Chiricahua National Monument, in southeast Arizona, has become the United States’ 64th national park.
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America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’
The New York Times – Travel:After years of bipartisan effort, the former Chiricahua National Monument, in southeast Arizona, has become the United States’ 64th national park.
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California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back
The New York Times – Business:Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.
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How Climate Change Is Causing ‘the Gentrification of Seafood’
The New York Times – Business:As environmental forces make fishing and harvesting more costly, the price of once-everyday fish has ballooned.
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Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
The New York Times – Business:The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
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Pennsylvania’s A.I. Gold Rush Meets Second Thoughts
The New York Times – On the Runway:Amid a backlash, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pumping the brakes on enormous data centers. But in a region scarred by the collapse of the steel industry, some welcome billions in construction.
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Pennsylvania’s A.I. Gold Rush Meets Second Thoughts
The New York Times – Business:Amid a backlash, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pumping the brakes on enormous data centers. But in a region scarred by the collapse of the steel industry, some welcome billions in construction.
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E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
The New York Times – Business:Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
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California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
The New York Times – On the Runway:The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
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Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief Scientist
The New York Times – Music:Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.