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EU “trailing behind” UK on CCS policy, industry group says
States work to ban period products containing toxic PFAS after 2023 report
California, Vermont and Colorado push for ban after slow federal response to research finding forever chemicals in period products
State lawmakers in California, Vermont and Colorado are working to ban the sale of period products containing highly toxic “forever chemicals”, or PFAS, nearly a year after a report revealed the chemicals were found in everything from tampon applicators to period underwear.
Despite a growing awareness of the dangers and ubiquity of PFAS, federal regulators have been slow to respond to the bombshell 2023 report from the University of Notre Dame, in which researchers found forever chemicals in various menstrual products including those mentioned above and more. Federal bills designed to address PFAS in everyday consumer items – including period products – stalled last year in large part due to chemical industry lobbyists.
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Weather tracker: flood warnings after heavy rain in south-eastern Australia
Sydney expected to be badly affected as further downpours and strong winds forecast to lash New South Wales coast
South-eastern Australia has been experiencing heavy rain since Thursday night, which will continue until Saturday morning local time. New South Wales will be particularly badly affected, with cumulative rainfall totals of 150-200m along coastal stretches.
Hourly totals are expected to reach 10-20mm at times, with the worst-affected areas potentially receiving 50mm within three hours. Strong winds are expected to accompany the heaviest downpours, with gusts of about 45mph (72km/h) at times.
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Week in wildlife – in pictures: nosy polar bears, a waving seal and blue-footed boobies
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world
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Australian low-emissions wood pellet producer secures 30-year lease for NZ facility
Energy Insiders Podcast: Is there a smarter way to transmit power?
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“Very predictable:” Study shows global wind energy production is stable
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World’s biggest offshore wind project wins environmental approval
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Australia has the best solar resources in the world: We should learn how to make our own panels
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AU Market: Integrity concerns, compliance shift sees ACCU spot prices converge
Why is Australia’s east coast copping all this rain right now? An atmospheric scientist explains
Nuclear energy is an ugly duckling in every possible respect: Too late, too costly, too toxic
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