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Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act

Renew Economy

The post Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia will soon have its first national, independent environment watchdog that can issue hundreds of millions in penalties, but Labor has delayed reform of EPBC Act.

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Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes”

Renew Economy

The post Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes” appeared first on RenewEconomy. The fate of a $1 billion-plus, 900MW wind farm remains in limbo, with Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirming it will appeal the huge project's approval.

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EPA underestimates methane emissions from landfills, urban areas

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from landfills, urban areas and U.S. The researchers combined 2019 satellite observations with an atmospheric transport model to generate a high-resolution map of methane emissions, which was then compared to EPA estimates from the same year.

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Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects

Renew Economy

The post Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects appeared first on RenewEconomy. paves the way to fast track the approval of renewable energy projects as it races to provide enough capacity for electrocution and green industry.

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SCOTUS ruling on EPA leaves US businesses with the devil they don’t know

GreenBiz

EPA just made an already uncertain environment worse. For American companies seeking clarity on U.S. climate policy, the Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v.

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EPA details its carbon crackdown on industry, and fossil fuel generators are not happy

Renew Economy

EPA unveils its carbon crackdown. The post EPA details its carbon crackdown on industry, and fossil fuel generators are not happy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Coal generators say it is all too much, and environmentalists say it is not nearly enough.

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EPA Honors Five Marathon Petroleum Refineries for Superior Energy Efficiency

3BL Media

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored five Marathon Petroleum refineries and a company office building for achieving superior energy efficiency. These facilities recently earned 2023 ENERGY STAR® certifications from the EPA, reflecting energy performance in the top 25% of similar facilities across the U.S.

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