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From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
He also pledged to eliminate laws and environmental regulators often blamed for slowing housing development: the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Coastal Commission and the state Air Resources Board.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“The Nolans project is a major step forward for Australia’s rare earths industry,” said Australia’s Resources Minister Madeleine King.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“This case underscores why CARB’s compliance testing and strong enforcement are essential to protecting the state’s air quality and public health,” said Lauren Sanchez, chair of the state Air Resources Board.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
One such report comes from Elton Fawks, an official of the Natural Resources Council of Illinois.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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