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Musk’s underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns
06 Feb 2026 20:58 GMT
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Washington’s high‑speed rail plan faces backlash over soaring costs and environmental concerns
06 Feb 2026 18:44 GMT
A plan to build a high-speed rail line between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, British Columbia is facing heavy pushback over its massive price tag. Kent Craford, the CEO of Seaport Airlines and Alaska Seaplanes, called the project a massive waste of …
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Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns
06 Feb 2026 20:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS — Elon Musk’s “Vegas Loop,” a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations.
Lawmakers spent …
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Decatur Island solar expansion exposes tensions over energy future | Residents cite fire risks and environmental concerns; OPALCO says project essential for regional power security
06 Feb 2026 10:30 GMT
By Darrell Kirk
Staff reporter
When OPALCO purchased 20 acres of forested land on Decatur Island in March 2025, many residents expressed concern. The proposed expansion of the island’s existing solar array — clearing approximately 8 acres of second-growth …
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Some residents support proposed Colleton Co. plant amid environmental concerns
06 Feb 2026 06:24 GMT
… this into consideration.”
Even with environmental concerns, Colleton County officials say power …
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B.C. to halt Malahat barrier widening at Goldstream Park due to environmental concerns
06 Feb 2026 02:55 GMT
… process, to make sure that environmental concerns are prioritized in the path …
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Roundup: Israeli border spraying sparks environmental concerns in Lebanon
05 Feb 2026 16:28 GMT
BEIRUT, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Israeli aerial spraying operations along Lebanon's southern border have caused widespread damage to vegetation, sparking environmental, agricultural, and public health concerns, and prompting Lebanese authorities to prepare a …
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Dunnellon rail tie fire sparks environmental concerns and legal battles
05 Feb 2026 11:11 GMT
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Dunnellon rail tie fire sparks environmental concerns and legal battles
Dunnellon residents … due to safety hazards and environmental concerns.
According to CSX, prior to …
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Dunnellon rail tie fire sparks environmental concerns and legal battles
05 Feb 2026 11:37 GMT
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Malaysia to ban e-waste imports amid mounting environmental concerns
05 Feb 2026 09:54 GMT
The country has in recent years struggled with a surge in imported electronic waste, much of it shipped from developed economies and often entering the country illegally or disguised as legitimate goods.
Environmental groups and authorities say poorly …