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Michigan’s Attorney General has filed a civil complaint against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC, and White Pigeon Mills, LLC, citing severe environmental violations at their White Pigeon facility.

A recent opinion from the Northern District of Illinois may signal an uphill battle for plaintiffs seeking to challenge beverage labeling based on the alleged presence of microplastics. The case, …

In a significant move to safeguard public health, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken decisive action to address the dangers posed by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) , commonly known …

As public awareness about the environmental damage caused by single-use plastic packaging grows, the market for bioplastic products has surged. Items marketed as “plant-based,” …

Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats pose significant threats to the environment, local communities, and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to address …

The lawsuit accuses Danone of misleading consumers by promoting evian as “sustainable," “natural," and “healthy,” despite evidence of health-harming microplastics and bisphenol-A (BPA) in the product.

The Coalition for Fair Trade in Shopping Bags has welcomed the United States Department of Commerce's publication of antidumping duty orders on paper shopping bag imports from eight countries, along …

In a significant blow, Havas, one of the world's largest advertising groups, has had its coveted B Corp certification revoked from four of its agencies following an investigation. This decision marks …

In a significant legal challenge, consumer groups in Georgia have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, alleging that lawmakers violated the state constitution by unilaterally postponing …

Lithium-ion batteries are integral to the EV industry, powering the shift towards cleaner transportation. However, recent scientific discoveries have unearthed a significant environmental concern: …

Costco, the retail giant renowned for its Kirkland Signature line, is embroiled in a class action lawsuit concerning its Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance-Free product. Central to this legal …

Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law …

In an unprecedented move, the Vermont legislature enacted  S.259 (Act 122), the “Climate Superfund Act,” to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for producing energy in the name of “climate …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken decisive action to address hazardous conditions in three Ohio schools managed by Accel Schools Ohio LLC. Youngstown Academy of Excellence, …

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismantle the Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of climate and environmental regulation in the United States. This decades-old …

Brightmark, a California-based company, announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art plastics recycling facility in Middle Georgia. The facility aims to transform used …

Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke for their alleged failure to safeguard the San Pedro …

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