environmental red tape

Eric Schmidt's wife and Jane Fonda oppose expedited homebuilding policies in California. They plan to campaign against a November ballot measure. The article references their properties in Los Angeles and Century City.

Queensland officials warn residents may face costs for cleaning up abandoned mines if environmental regulations are weakened. The state government announced a review of a scheme requiring mining companies to provide surety for rehabilitation costs, led by Treasurer David Janetzki and Mining Minister Dale Last.