Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal Donald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill,...
Category : Pollution
Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation
Inquiry uncovered health problems in neighborhood near Monterrey-area plant that processes US hazardous waste Mexican environmental regulators say they have discovered 30,000 tons of improperly...
River near Buenos Aires turns bright red after suspected industrial dye leak
Residents living near the Sarandí have long complained about pollution in the area A small river in greater Buenos Aires was dyed a deep and...
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes
Mexican officials ordered facility to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to...
‘A trash can for the US’: anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipments
Exclusive: US companies are increasingly shipping toxic waste to other countries, where some argue it poses a risk Leer en español en Quinto Elemento Lab...
‘The first thing I did was poke it’: Canada beach blobs mystery solved by chemists
Newfoundland Memorial Univeristy team find white masses are likely material used to clean pipes in oil industry When the chemist Chris Kozak finally got his...
Ecuador court rules pollution violates rights of a river running through capital
Ruling, based on constitutional rights for natural features like Quito’s Machángara River, appealed by government A ruling described by activists as “historic,” a court in...
Rio Tinto’s Madagascar mine may face lawsuit over pollution claims
Mining company hit with accusation it contaminated waterways with harmful levels of uranium and lead Rio Tinto is facing a likely lawsuit in an English...
How did Canada end up with worse air quality than the US?
Year of devastating wildfires meant Canadians were breathing worse air than southern neighbours for first time ever Canada’s pristine air quality has been long praised...
Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says
Firm told it must take responsibility for toxic legacy of pollution and safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure The oil firm Shell cannot be allowed...
