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DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh Water May Have Led To ‘Inadvertently’ Using Contaminated Water For Fracking Gas Wells In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

In an April 2023 DEP determination of whether natural gas drilling contaminated a Washington County family’s water well, DEP said the “widespread presence of PFAS” forever chemicals in fresh water may have led to “inadvertently” using contaminated water to frack a shale gas well. Read more here. Impoundments have since been removed.)

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Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Shell Oil Loses Arctic Drilling Lawsuit Anastasia Pantsios | EcoWatch | November 13, 2014 In early October it was announced that the Greenpeace Campaign to get Danish toy company LEGO to sever its nearly 50-year partnership with the oil giant was successful.

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Shell angers climate activists with plan for $23bn shareholder payout

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Shell Oil Loses Arctic Drilling Lawsuit Anastasia Pantsios | EcoWatch | November 13, 2014 In early October it was announced that the Greenpeace Campaign to get Danish toy company LEGO to sever its nearly 50-year partnership with the oil giant was successful.

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Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Shell Oil Loses Arctic Drilling Lawsuit Anastasia Pantsios | EcoWatch | November 13, 2014 In early October it was announced that the Greenpeace Campaign to get Danish toy company LEGO to sever its nearly 50-year partnership with the oil giant was successful.

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UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda and Volkswagen

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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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Inspired by Strike Wins, 1,000 Volkswagen Workers Sign Union Cards

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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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Brazil: Volkswagen will pay more than R$10 million in labor lawsuits

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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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VW owners affected by "Dieselgate" in Switzerland will not receive compensation

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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.

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Germany: Scandal at Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA: The company is refusing to sign a collective agreement, but gets millions in state subsidies

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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.

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Germany: Workers at VW subsidiary Cariad protest against job cuts

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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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China: Volkswagen under fire after audit finds no evidence of Uyghur forced labor

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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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VW Escapes Multiple Fines In EU Over Emissions Scandal

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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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EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 bln for emissions cartel

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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. million spend in 2014, almost five times the spending of the biggest non-German manufacturer, Fiat-Chrysler (€700,000).

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EPA Finalizes Rule To Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Infrastructure; DEP’s Oil & Gas Methane Regulations 1 Year Old

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

These reductions are greater than what was projected for the 2022 and 2021 proposals, thanks to changes that strengthen provisions to limit wasteful, polluting flaring of natural gas and analytical updates that better capture the impacts of this rulemaking. On December 2, the U.S.

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Analysis: Ecocide in Gaza: Who will hear and heal its dying environment?

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APRIL 11, 2024

” The recent conflict has left Gaza’s natural resources decimated. According to Forensic Architecture, over 2,000 agricultural sites, including farms and greenhouses, have been obliterated since October 2023. Recent air and artillery strikes worsened this, leading to sewage release and flooding.

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Bay Journal: Shale Gas Drilling, Development Yields Both Fears, Funding For Pennsylvania Public Lands

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

The debate over benefits and drawbacks won’t end soon, especially as a new state bill aims to lift a moratorium on additional leases in forests managed by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Tom Corbett lifted it briefly in 2014. Meanwhile, about half of the existing leases haven’t become active yet.

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DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh Water May Have Led To ‘Inadvertently’ Using Contaminated Water For Fracking Gas Wells In Washington County

Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix

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