In the wake of a BBC investigation revealing the export of millions of waste tires to India, the UK's Environment Agency is launching a review of waste tire exports, shedding light on potential environmental concerns surrounding the disposal of such materials (source: BBC News). Meanwhile, the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in California is facing a serious issue of a smoldering chemical reaction that could persist for decades, prompting state orders to implement corrective measures or risk fines (source: Los Angeles Times). The Department of Energy, under the Trump administration, has reportedly aimed budget cuts at Democratic states, targeting a clean hydrogen energy initiative, posing significant implications for environmental and energy policies (source: Los Angeles Times).