E.P.A. Moves Toward Regulating Vinyl Chloride, a Dangerous Chemical

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Vinyl chloride, used to make things like PVC pipes and packaging, is also toxic and highly flammable, and was at the center of a major train disaster in Ohio last year. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/climate/epa-vinyl-chloride-regulation.html

Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/europe/drought-farming-tourism.html

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/climate/biden-administration-single-use-plastic-reduction.html

‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Westchester County suburb updated its law about tree removals from yards, upsetting tree advocates, who want stricter rules, and residents who don’t want to be told what to do. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/nyregion/tree-law-mamaroneck-westchester-county.html

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