Science Sep 14 EPA repeals limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants By Geoff Bennett, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte
Politics Sep 03 EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Science Jun 04 Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries If data centers were a country, the country would be projected to rank sixth-highest in power use in 2030. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Politics Mar 13 EPA proposes weaker pollution limits for chemical used to sterilize medical devices Ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices, including pacemakers and syringes, but long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work at medical sterilization facilities or live nearby. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Feb 20 Watch 5:31 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human… By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
Dec 23 Fast shipping has environmental impact as delivery becomes more polluting By Aya Diab, Associated Press Fast shipping has become a staple of online shopping, promising delivery within a day or even hours. Continue reading
Aug 15 Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Nations worked for 11 days at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis. Continue reading
Aug 13 People climb buildings and hand out soap to push for a plastic pollution treaty By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. People are getting creative to put the pressure on to get a deal done at the meeting at the United Nations office in Geneva. Continue reading
Aug 12 Groups seek to influence plastic pollution treaty talks at the UN as negotiations wind down By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The biggest issue at the talks is whether the treaty should impose caps on producing new plastic or focus instead on things like better design, recycling and reuse. Continue reading
Aug 11 This sculpture at the UN is covered in more trash each day as nations work toward ending plastic pollution By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Delegates to the treaty talks pass by the sculpture daily, drowning in plastic, as a reminder of their responsibility to solve the plastic pollution crisis. Continue reading