All articles tagged with #environmental standards
New York plans to build a new nuclear power plant capable of powering up to a million homes to help prevent blackouts, with safety and environmental standards emphasized, as part of a broader resurgence in nuclear energy driven by climate concerns and technological advances.
The UK government has banned bonuses for senior executives at six water companies due to concerns over environmental failures, financial resilience, and public trust, as part of new regulations under the Water Act aimed at reforming the water industry and addressing systemic issues like pollution and infrastructure failure.
Experts say a recent Supreme Court decision upholding a California animal welfare law could make it easier for states to impose policy choices on large swaths of the nation. The decision may embolden governors to project their legislation outside of their state, regardless of political affiliation. The ruling did little to clarify what's allowed and what isn't, leaving many concerned about how states will respond. The decision could have implications for issues such as abortion, the environment, and tech.