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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter

Greenbuilding Law

Rare earth metals are not only used in automobile pollution control devices (and not just in the U.S. Rare earth metals are not only used in automobile pollution control devices (and not just in the U.S. may be the largest importer and largest recycler of rare earth metals. Hence a crime of opportunity.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

Now, SB 1137 protects communities by establishing a setback distance of 3,200 feet for homes, schools, parks, or businesses open to the public from new wells, and requires comprehensive pollution controls for existing oil wells within the setback zone.

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120 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Martin Interim President Of PPL Electric Utilities -- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Awards $14.9 Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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The Essential - PA Environment Digest 7.5.21

PA Environment Daily

Here’s A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites Climate Rachel McDevitt: Will RGGI Affect Your Electric Bill? Read more here. Million For PFAS Cancer Study WHYY: What’s In The Water? Here’s A Guide To Identifying Them And Avoiding Bites Paul Muschick: Bake Oven Knob - Nature Or Graffiti?

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Greenbuilding Law

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Drinking Water.

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China’s Waste Ban Exposes Missing Links in Recycling

Vermont Law

recyclable materials, most notably plastic waste and unsorted paper. Recycling companies in high-income countries are scrambling to divert shipments. Towns across North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia are sending recyclable material to incinerators and reversing landfill bans. Recycling Is Not . contaminated.

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Other 2023 N.C. Environmental Legislation

Smith Enviorment

12.5, prohibits any state agency from requiring electric utilities to participate in a cap and trade program for CO2 emissions. electric utilities to participate in a multi-state cap and trade program (the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) to reduce CO2 emissions. Prohibit cap and trade programs for CO2 emissions. 130A-309.10

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