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The article explores why the amount of recycled plastic in a product may be nowhere near 50 percent. Topics discussed Eastman Chemical's introduction of the durable plastic called Tritan Renew which is said to be made with up to 50 percent recycled plastic, several companies' use of Tritan Renew in their products, and Eastman and Exxon Mobil's use of the green certification system called mass balance accounting which critics argue can lead to corporate greenwashing.

The article reports on environmental impact of Japan's strawberry farming in winter, which is an example of how modern expectations of fresh produce year round can require surprising amounts of energy, contributing to a warming climate. Topics discussed include information on Japan's peak strawberry season, according to Daisuke Miyazaki, chief executive at Ichigo Tech, and remarks from Naoki Yoshikawa, a researcher in environmental sciences at the University of Shiga Prefecture.

The article reports on the amendment proposed by Elizabeth M. Frazier, representative of bottled water company BlueTriton, to a legislative bill in Maine that aims to rein in large-scale access to the state's fresh water. It shows the opposition of BluTriton to the bill and informs about the conflict of the company with local water boards, environmentalists and other groups over the pumping of water for commercial use. It also raises the concern about the company's private equity roots.

The article reports on updates in the operation of oil companies in the U.S., particularly the growing water requirements for firms like BP in their bid to frack for fossil fuels like oil and gas. Based on the journal's data, the water usage of fracking wells rose by 7-fold since 2011. Also cited is the comment of Texas A&M University's Peter Knappett on the developments.

The article reports on the strategies adopted by companies like Costco to reduce their use of plastics to prevent clogging rivers and streams and filling of landfills, including the use of thin plastic bags instead of plastic containers as product packaging. Also cited are how plastics are linked to cancer and other health problems and the failure to bolster plastic recycling to address the issue.

The article focuses on the discovery of plastic particles in the breath of dolphins, marking a new finding in the pervasive spread of plastic pollution in the environment, including air and water.

The article focuses on U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement of a new regulation requiring U.S. water utilities to replace nearly all lead pipes, marking a significant step towards addressing lead contamination and promoting environmental justice in disadvantaged communities.

The article focuses on the Securities and Exchange Commission's charge against Keurig Dr Pepper for making misleading claims about the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods, signaling a new approach to regulating corporate sustainability claims based on shareholder interests.

The article focuses on the warning by defense lawyer Brian Gross to plastic industry executives at a conference in 2024 to prepare for a wave of costly lawsuits related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the chemical that has emerged as one of the major pollution issues of the time. Cited are the association of PFAS to serious health risks, and the move of the U.S. federal government to regulate the chemical and to remove PFAS in drinking water.

The article reports on how car maker Toyota allegedly benefited from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation promoting hybrid vehicles to mitigate climate change. Also cited are the efforts of Toyota to oppose the adoption of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) despite criticisms from environmentalists, the media, and some politicians, and the comment of Toyota lobbyist Stephen Ciccone on their efforts.

The article reports on the rules approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) easing disclosures by public companies on climate change risk and greenhouse gas emissions in a bid to meet demand of investors for better and comparable data. It informs the elimination of the value chain emissions and climate expertise reporting requirements from the SEC rules. It raises arguments from corporations about the cost of compliance and its irrelevance to investors' financial returns.

The article reports on the different ideas of climate researchers and friends Rebecca Grekin and Yannai Kashtan on how to use funding from the oil and gas industry. Topics discussed include the major contribution of the oil and gas industry to global warming, Kashtan's skepticism about funding from fossil fuel companies, and multinational oil and gas company Exxon Mobil's funding of the research of Grekin about the true climate impact of food and other consumables.

The article focuses on the Environmental Protection Agency issuing an emergency order to suspend all uses of the weed killer DCPA due to its serious health risks for unborn babies.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's commitment to phase out purchases of single-use plastics by the federal government, emphasizing its efforts to address plastic pollution as a significant environmental challenge.

The article focuses on mobile vans equipped with instruments detecting increased levels of methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and formaldehyde in New York and New Jersey streets during a heatwave, highlighting how high temperatures exacerbate pollution levels.

The article exposes the lies, fraud and safety offenses of coal mining company Signal Peak Energy in Montana. It reports the charges filed against coal executive Larry Price Jr., who staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to escape investors' wrath for embezzlement schemes with Signal Peak president Brad Hanson, and other associates as part of the U.S. federal investigation. It reveals the unreported injuries and malfeasance at Signal Peak and the paper-only companies that own Signal Peak.

The article focuses on the growing concern among researchers about indoor air pollution caused by gas stoves, as highlighted by a new study from Stanford University revealing that typical gas stove use can lead to nitrogen dioxide exposure levels exceeding safety benchmarks.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's adoption of stricter energy-efficiency standards for residential water heaters, part of broader changes aimed at reducing energy use in common appliances like stoves, dishwashers, and lightbulbs.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by advanced recycling technology in meeting the promises of major brands to increase plastic recycling rates. Topics discussed include setbacks experienced by companies like PureCycle, the potential of advanced recycling to transform plastic waste into new products, and the debate over the effectiveness and sustainability of chemical recycling in addressing the global plastic waste crisis.

The article focuses on a study revealing that landfills in the U.S. emit methane at nearly three times the rate previously reported, highlighting their significant contribution to climate change despite being previously underestimated.

The article focuses on the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. decision to allocate 500 million U.S. dollar towards an oil and gas project in Bahrain, despite criticism from lawmakers and concerns about its alignment with President Biden's climate commitments.

The article focuses on the underestimation of methane emissions by oil and gas producers in major oil fields across the U.S., with new research suggesting that these emissions could be three times higher than official estimates.

The article focuses on the launch of a groundbreaking satellite named MethaneSAT by the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund to track methane emissions from oil and gas sites worldwide. Topics discussed include the impact of methane on climate change, the satellite's advanced capabilities in detecting methane leaks, and its potential to hold oil and gas companies accountable for emissions.

The article focuses on a California man, Michael Hart, becoming the first person in the U.S. to be arrested and charged with smuggling banned refrigerant, a potent planet-warming gas, from Mexico and selling it on platforms like Craigslist and Facebook.

The article focuses on the Biden administration issuing new rules on Friday to prevent disasters at nearly 12,000 chemical plants and industrial sites handling hazardous materials, explicitly addressing threats like storms and floods.

The article reports on how U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia was able to get support for the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline natural gas project in the Appalachian Mountains in exchange for his support to his ruling Democratic Party's historic climate legislation. The project is being built by NextEra Energy. Also mentioned is the increased contributions from natural gas pipeline firms to the campaign funds of Manchin and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York.

The article focuses on a United Nations panel declaring the dumping of contaminated wastewater by a chemical plant on the Cape Fear River a human rights issue, broadening the global fight over the harmful effects of forever chemicals.

The article focuses on the persistent threat of mercury pollution as a study reveals that despite a decline in human activities releasing mercury, levels in tuna have remained virtually unchanged since the 1970s, suggesting that legacy mercury in the deep ocean.

The article focuses on a new bill in California seeking to ban all plastic bags offered at checkout, including the heavy-duty kind, as a response to the unintended negative consequences of the initial plastic bag ban a decade ago.

The article offers information on the Stanley Tumbler trend, highlighting both its positive and negative environmental impacts.

The article focuses on Maine's Legislature rejecting a bill that aimed to limit large-scale pumping of groundwater in the state, with Poland Spring, a major bottled-water company, actively lobbying against the measure, which would have imposed a 10-year limit.

The article reports on the move by Bank of America to reverse its environment and social-risk policy against fossil fuels and coal-burning power plants due to alleged backlash from U.S. Republican legislators.

The article focuses on the Biden administration facing a decision regarding the financing of a 13 billion U.S. dollar natural gas export project in Papua New Guinea by TotalEnergies and Exxon Mobil, through the U.S. Export-Import Bank, raising concerns among climate activists.

The article explores a new study suggesting that reusing or recycling rare earth metals from old electronics, such as cellphones and hard drives, could potentially meet 40 percent of the demand for these critical materials in the United States, China, and Europe by 2050.

The article discusses a Supreme Court case where commercial fishermen, supported by petrochemical billionaire Charles Koch, challenge a monitoring fee, posing a threat to federal agencies' regulatory power, affecting areas beyond fisheries, such as healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.

The article informs that a Supreme Court case involving fishing regulations, argued by herring fisherman Bill Bright, has broader implications for government agency power and aims to overturn the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision. The case questions a 2020 regulation requiring fishing companies to cover the cost of federal observers, with potential consequences for various regulations and a shift of power from agencies to judges if the Chevron decision is overturned.

The article focuses on a commitment made by 60 nations at a conference to enhance the efficiency of air-conditioners.

The article focuses on energy efficiency rules in the U.S. in which shoppers will no longer be able to purchase most incandescent bulbs, marking the demise of a technology patented by Thomas Edison in the late 1800s. Topics discussed include comparison of incandescent bulbs with LED lights, provisions of the efficiency standard announced by the administration of President Joe Biden, and remarks from Representative Michele Bachmann, a Republican from Minnesota.

The article reports on the testing of apartments in New York City to measure the peril of gas-burning stoves, led by a team of scientists from Stanford University in New York. The apartments tested include a public housing project and an Airbnb apartment. It discusses findings of the study that include nitrogen dioxide concentrations from the kitchen seeping into the rest of the apartment and increase level of benzene concentrations after the stove was turned off.

The article reports on derailment of a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, setting off a panic over rail safety and the toxic fallout for communities downwind. Topics discussed include origin of the train's vinyl chloride freight, environmental and health risks of the nation's manufacturing and use of plastics, and findings of an analysis published by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit that advocates safer products and chemicals, about PVC plastics plants.

The article reports on the spa culture in Japan that is clinging to geothermal energy, which is a source of electricity for hot spring resorts nestled in mountains or perched on scenic coasts. Topics discussed are threat posed by geothermal development on the culture of Japan, the need of Japan for more clean energy to achieve its climate goals and control its dependence on fossil fuel imports, and importance for any geothermal project to work on the community and build relationships.