Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

Abbott said the incidents were “of such severity and magnitude that an effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments, and that supplementary federal assistance is necessary to save lives and to protect property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a disaster.”

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AUGUST 8, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission regulations on climate disclosure, first proposed in March 2022 and likely to be issued in final form in October 2023, [1] have drawn considerable controversy and face an uncertain fate in the inevitable litigation. [2] It went into effect in January 2023 and will be phased in over the next five years.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

She said DEP did set up a summa canister air sampler once in August of 2014 in an attempt to document air emissions from the pigging facility. DEP only requires the applicant for these general permits to notify the local government where the facility is to be located that it is applying for coverage under these general permits.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2024

Since the inception of the environmental justice (EJ) movement, EJ leaders have called for accountability by the federal government for meeting the needs of communities that for generations have been systematically excluded, environmentally overburdened, and starved of much needed and deserved resources. This is problematic.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda and Volkswagen CBC News PaulaR Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:38 Monday, December 11, 2023 Read more Michael Wayland The UAW has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen, the union said.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Inspired by Strike Wins, 1,000 Volkswagen Workers Sign Union Cards Labor Notes PaulaR Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:01 Thursday, December 7, 2023 Read more Luis Feliz Leon Today workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant announced their third bid to unionize plant-wide with the Auto Workers (UAW).

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits Poder360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:37 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Read more Value corresponds to 34 agreements approved by the Superior Labor Court; another 28 cases are under negotiation Disclosure/Volkswagen POWER360 August 22, 2023 (Tuesday) - 1:30 pm Volkswagen must pay R$10.5

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation Swiss Info PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:38 Sunday, September 10, 2023 Read more Swiss VW drivers come away empty-handed in the so-called Dieselgate scandal. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor. but virtually nothing in Europe.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Germany: Climate protest at VW: activists try to stop production RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland | August 14, 2023 On Monday, climate activists gained access to the VW plant in Wolfsburg as part of a group of visitors. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor. but virtually nothing in Europe.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts IG Metall PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:40 Friday, November 10, 2023 Read more Over 200 employees of VW's CARIAD software division protested last Tuesday against threatened job cuts. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor Radio Free Asia PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:42 Thursday, December 7, 2023 Read more Jilil Kashgary Experts cast doubt on results, saying leaked files show that Uyghur detainees were sent to the Xinjiang factory. By Jilil Kashgary for RFA Uyghur 2023.12.07

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal Law 360 PaulaR Thu, 01/04/2024 - 17:26 Thursday, September 14, 2023 Read more Matthew Perlman Europe's top court ruled Wednesday that Volkswagen should not have to pay a €5 million ($5.3 And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 4, 2024

Germany: Climate protest at VW: activists try to stop production RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland | August 14, 2023 On Monday, climate activists gained access to the VW plant in Wolfsburg as part of a group of visitors. And, what other unions can learn from how badly that fight went for labor. but virtually nothing in Europe.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro stated, “Our government has a duty to set, and enforce, ground rules that protect public health and safety. “This legislation also follows the grand jury’s recommendation to further increase setbacks for schools and hospitals, to 5,000 feet. “As Read more here. ]

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reaction The York County-based Evangelical Environmental Network released this statement on the new methane reduction rule-- “Today, December 2, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final standard to curb wasteful methane emissions and other harmful air pollutants from the oil and gas sector. “On

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Wes Moore called for the federal government and states in the Bay region to dramatically redefine the focus and goals of the 40-year-old partnership. The Executive Council sets the top-line agenda for the Bay Program, a partnership between the federal government and the six states in the estuary’s drainage basin.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

For smaller communities, a representative sample of utilities will be required to take part in the monitoring program, which runs from 2023 to 2025. Environmental Protection Agency announced they would independently investigate the water contamination incident at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on Oahu. government water policy.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Each year these awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding women conservationists in Pennsylvania who are deeply committed to working to protect the Commonwealth's environment. Prior to PADEP, Collier served 19 years with BCM Environmental Engineers, Inc., In 2014, the U.S.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

The Beacon Blog: Consider It Briefed Environmental Justice in 2023: Equal Funding for All? Now, after decades of disinvestment, the Biden-Harris Administration has made Environmental Justice (“EJ”) a priority. 5] On February 23, 2023, the Biden Administration announced $550 million in EJ grants in accordance with the IRA.

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

By Joshua Bledsoe , Kevin Homrighausen , and John Detrich On December 2, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final report that substantially increases estimates of the social cost of greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide (collectively, SC-GHG). 2014), [link]. [14]

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

The department plans to complete assessments at the remaining sites by September 30, 2023. The incident began in 2014 in North Dakota and continued for five months. Environmental Protection Agency selected to apply for $6.7 Much of the order is directed at the sources of energy used by the federal government.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 requires EPA to promulgate this rule by January 1, 2023.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. The second bill, AB 1200 , prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging that contains regulated PFAS beginning on January 1, 2023.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely Massachusetts Peace Action PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:43 Monday, August 15, 2022 Read more Richard Krushnic & Kathleen Malley-Morrison Raytheon Technologies is even more horrifying than you thought. government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich The American Prospect PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:53 Monday, July 6, 2020 Read more Jonathan Guyer They had been public servants their whole careers. government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties Truthout PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:55 Friday, January 10, 2020 Read more Robert Galbraith Stephen Hadley is on defense contractor Raytheon’s board — and owns company shares worth more than $2.4 government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The company’s “bunker buster” bombs were also used by the Israeli military to target the homes of Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2014. government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. The shrapnel was later identified as belonging to Raytheon. The study also cited incidents of planes being used for joy rides.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The company’s “bunker buster” bombs were also used by the Israeli military to target the homes of Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2014. government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. The shrapnel was later identified as belonging to Raytheon. The study also cited incidents of planes being used for joy rides.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

American Arms Makers Are Making a Killing off of Israel's Slaughter in Gaza Mint Press News PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:52 Friday, May 14, 2021 Read more Jessica Buxbaum GAZA — As diplomatic powers and regional players meet behind closed doors for ceasefire talks, Israel continues showering Gaza with missile fire. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Defense Stocks Soar as Trump Wages War on Syria The Real News Network PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:47 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Read more William K. government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. In 1993, Raytheon paid out $3.7

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

billion to spend through fiscal year (FY) 2026 on weather, ocean and climate research and forecasting while the Environmental Protection Agency receives $264 million for climate change research and development. How Government Decisions Left Tennessee Exposed to Deadly Flooding – The New York Times. International.

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MAY 6, 2021

“We cannot confront climate change without doing a far better job to protect our forests, our oceans, our wetlands and our grasslands,” Gina McCarthy, the White House national climate adviser, said during the call. It will take more resources than we’ve had in the past,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack added. Some, including Sen.

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