Environmental groups

A coalition consisting of residents, labor representatives, and environmental groups is demanding greater transparency regarding Hyundai’s planned steel mill facility. Community members are currently weighing the potential promise of new jobs against concerns about the project’s possible impact.

A coalition of environmental groups, farmers, and consumer associations is urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial. The rejection call targets the use of genetically modified rice.

The Michigan Supreme Court vacated a key permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline replacement project, ruling the state commission failed to fully assess environmental harms and public trust impacts. The decision requires a remand for a more thorough review, delaying the project further.

Environmental groups can sue Suncor for pollution in Commerce City after the 10th Circuit US Appeals Court overruled a District Court decision, allowing them to seek stricter state action.

Environmental groups have raised concerns about the proposed Lynnhaven River flood barrier. A key issue is how frequently Virginia Beach would close the proposed tide gates.

Shell's second-quarter profit rose to $9.84bn, more than double the same period last year, driven by higher oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East war. Environmental groups are calling for a windfall tax to support households in response to the increased profits.

The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, citing political identity as the reason. The administration’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed the projects were canceled due to poor investment value, but Democrats and environmental groups criticized the move as politically motivated.

Environmental groups warn that Trump’s border wall threatens Quitobaquito Springs, a desert oasis in Arizona sacred to the O’odham people and home to rare fish and turtles. The springs are described as a biologically unique site in the Sonoran desert.

Environmental groups are suing over SpaceX's proposed land swap deal, which would transfer hundreds of acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX in exchange for private land. The deal requires approval before it can proceed.

Mexico’s Health Ministry issued a satirical advisory criticizing hummingbirds’ high-sugar diet, claiming it poses a 'public health emergency.' The 312-page report 'Hummingbirds: The Hidden Dangers of Nectar Dependency' recommends nutrition labels on nectar and 'balanced' feeder solutions, despite mixed reactions from environmental groups and observed hummingbird behavior.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the resources and legal frameworks to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have filed lawsuits challenging the change.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for habitats of endangered species, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts warn states lack the legal authority and resources to prevent habitat destruction, while environmental groups and tribal nations have sued to challenge the change.

The Trump administration removed federal protections for endangered species' habitats under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts argue states lack the necessary laws and resources to prevent habitat destruction, leading to lawsuits from environmental groups and tribal nations.

The Trump administration finalized a rule removing federal protections for critical habitats of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, shifting responsibility to states. Experts and states argue that most lack the legal frameworks and resources to prevent habitat destruction, risking species survival.

Environmental groups are protesting the proposed data centres in Visakhapatnam.

A House committee has advanced a bipartisan measure to permanently ban thin-layer disposal of dredged sediment nationwide. Fishers, swimmers, and environmental groups have criticized the practice for harming seagrasses, oysters, and water clarity in Mobile Bay.

Environmental groups are urging to stop the Imperial Valley lithium venture, arguing that the project's environmental review did not consider its impact on scarce water resources in the area.

Tribes and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over a new rule that eliminates most habitat protections for endangered species. The rule rescinds a definition under the Endangered Species Act, which experts claim undermines protections for imperiled wildlife.

Environmental groups and residents lost a lawsuit challenging Oakland airport's expansion, arguing the airport failed to adequately assess health impacts. A judge ruled against the activists' claims.

Groups have written to the Chief Minister opposing the Kambala event at Dasara, warning of potential agitation. The proposed event faces opposition from farmers and environmental groups.

Environmental groups are calling for a broader investigation into the clearances granted for the Wayanad tunnel project. The request aims to scrutinize the approval process of the infrastructure initiative.

Environmental groups are challenging a Trump administration emergency order to keep a Florida coal-fired power plant operational. The groups argue the order failed to establish an energy emergency, while the Department of Energy cited anticipated demand from data centers as a reason.

The EPA is proposing to weaken heavy-duty truck pollution rules, citing that Biden-era regulations are unworkable. Trucking groups support the changes, while environmental groups oppose them.

Seven environmental groups and California are challenging the federal government's approval of an offshore oil pipeline near Santa Barbara, arguing it was restarted without proper oversight after a 2015 spill. The legal dispute centers on whether the pipeline constitutes interstate commerce, with the federal government and California presenting conflicting arguments about its regulatory jurisdiction.

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three environmental groups seeking to block the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan. The court upheld the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s exemption allowing Holtec International to restart operations at the plant, which was previously decommissioned in 2022. Holtec announced completion of major upgrades, advancing the project toward becoming the first recommissioned retired U.S. nuclear plant.

The Municipal Services Committee (MSC) will delay its recommendation on replacing aging athletic fields at Villa Parke and Robinson Park with artificial turf while an ad hoc committee gathers additional data. Local stakeholders, including parents, youth sports advocates, and environmental groups, expressed conflicting views during a recent meeting.

The federal government is considering seabed mineral mining off the Virginia coast. Environmental groups are concerned about potential harm to marine life and increased erosion from the activity.

Environmental groups are challenging North Carolina’s decision to pause Duke Energy’s utility-scale solar and battery projects until a long-term plan is approved. The state commission argues this prevents overcommitment to potential surplus energy, while environmental groups claim the delay risks missing tax incentives and increasing customer costs due to growing electricity demand.

Downtown Baton Rouge is initiating a multiphase project to restore its urban tree canopy by planting new street trees in vacant sidewalk 'tree wells.' Local partners, including city agencies and environmental groups, aim to enhance shade, reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and manage stormwater runoff. The first phase involves 100 new trees, with future plans to fill remaining gaps.

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie questioned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to relocate detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, citing hurricane preparedness concerns. Guthrie stated the facility's structures could withstand Category 1 hurricane winds and emphasized the site's temporary nature, though he acknowledged uncertainty about future detainee transfers.

Inmates have been moved out of Alligator Alcatraz, the Everglades migrant detention site, the Trump administration confirmed. The administration stated the move was to ensure safety during hurricane season, while environmental groups seeking litigation over the site demand more transparency.

Colombia enacted a new law requiring beef to be traced back to its origins to combat deforestation in protected areas. The law will take effect over two years and is seen as a potential model for the Amazon region, where cattle ranching is a leading cause of tree loss.

The Trump administration is implementing a plan to allow off-road vehicles on public lands and national parks, which environmental groups argue will harm wildlife, ecosystems, and waterways. Critics describe the move as reckless and nonsensical, warning of habitat destruction and increased human-wildlife conflict.

The US government is set to transfer 280 hectares of wildlife refuge land near SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas to the company in exchange for land it owns farther north. Environmental groups are suing to block the swap, citing threats to biodiversity and local beach access from Starbase's expansion.

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a land swap with SpaceX in Texas, arguing it would increase ecological risks in the Gulf coast region. The deal involves SpaceX surrendering 683 acres of its land to receive 700 acres from the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge.

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a land swap with SpaceX in Texas, alleging it would increase ecological risks. The deal involves SpaceX receiving over 700 acres of federal wildlife refuge land in exchange for 683 acres it owns, approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Environmental groups are challenging a land swap deal between the federal government and SpaceX. The Trump administration is involved in the swap.

California is rethinking nuclear energy, as shown by Diablo Canyon's resurgence, which reflects a reimagined approach to environmentalism. The article argues that legacy environmental groups should also reconsider their stance on nuclear energy.