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Information about the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Settlement

The Environmental Blog

Thousands of individuals were exposed to dangerous substances from 1953 to 1987 due to the dangerously polluted water at the Military Station, Camp Lejeune. The victims of this contaminated water will be able to bring lawsuits under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) of 2022 to recoup the required damages.

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Biophilic Office: Interior Design Principles and Benefits

Green Business Bureau

Working in a biophilic office environment nourishes employees’ physical and mental health in many ways, such as reducing airborne pollutants, creating a calming atmosphere, among several others. As it is proven by studies, a wellness room provides benefits for both employees and employers. Catalano, P.

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Electric Trucks Are A Gamechanger If Strong Policy Leads The Way

Energy Innovation

Ella Kissi-Debrah was born, raised, and died a tragically early death in south London, a hot spot for motor vehicle pollution. 1] Per the coroner’s report, “Ella died of asthma contributed to by exposure to excessive air pollution.” [2] 2] Vehicle pollution contributing to an untimely death is all too common of a story.

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Oil and Gas Companies Want You to Think They Care About Women — but It’s Just PR

DeSmogBlog

This year, Chevron has pushed out messages on LinkedIn and in accompanying blog posts celebrating the company’s career opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), featuring a profile of Katila Dompetelo, Chevron Angola’s first-ever forewoman. An ExxonMobil International Women’s Day post from 2022.

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Climate Policy News You Can Use — December 2023

EDF + Business

EPA released its long-awaited methane rules for new and existing oil and gas facilities on December 2 nd (see EDF’s blog ). Go Deeper: Read EDF’s blog: Leading oil and gas companies and investors have rallied around EPA’s new methane rules. Read on for key policy developments and advocacy opportunities in the U.S., See EDF’s statement.

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NaturChem (Opterra Solutions): Sustainable Vegetation, Pest and Stormwater Management and Repair

Green Business Bureau

NaturChem understands that in order to protect public health, worker safety and the integrity of our natural surroundings, a harmonious relationship between people and nature must be maintained. Many may not realize just how big an impact vegetation and pest management has on public health, worker safety and facilities’ operations.

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Climate Change and Affordable Housing

Green Business Bureau

From 2021 to 2022, home and rent prices have spiked due to a widening gap between supply and demand, causing over 9 million homebuyers to be priced out of the housing market. While the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is a historic step towards nation-wide sustainability for the U.S., The current state of housing across the U.S.