Washington dairy farm fined for Clean Water Act violations
April 14, 2015
The EPA recently fined a Lynden, Washington-area dairy farm for violations of the Clean Water Act.
State Department sued for alleged secret pipeline approval
April 14, 2015
A coalition of eight groups recently announced that they are suing the State Department for allegedly approving two pipeline plans in secret last year.
EPA awards North Carolina city $200,000 in Brownfield grants
April 13, 2015
The EPA Agency has awarded a $200,000 Brownfields Area-Wide Planning grant to the city of Hickory, North Carolina.
EPA defends Clean Power Plan
April 8, 2015
The EPA recently announced their ambitious Clean Power Plan, to a chorus of criticism.
Construction firm settles to resolve Clean Water Act violations
April 7, 2015
Gilbane Building Co. recently reached a settlement agreement with the EPA to resolve allegations that the company violated the Clean Water Act.
EPA chief says Keystone pipeline won’t be a climate disaster
April 2, 2015
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said this week that building the Keystone XL pipeline would not result in a climate disaster.
EPA proposes to add Franklin, Massachusetts, site to Superfund list
April 1, 2015
The EPA recently proposed to add a Franklin, Massachusetts hazardous waste site to the Superfund list.
EPA awards grants for brownfields cleanup in Maine and Massachusetts cities
March 31, 2015
The EPA announced recently that Lawrence and New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine will receive funding for Brownfields Area-Wide Planning projects.
Continental Carbon Company agrees to reduce air pollution
March 30, 2015
Continental Carbon Company has reached a settlement with the EPA to reduce air pollution at three of its facilities.
EPA grant $1.18 million to reduce diesel engine pollution
March 30, 2015
The EPA is supporting local efforts to curb diesel engine pollution across the nation.
Duke Energy vows to contest $25 million groundwater contamination fine
March 27, 2015
North Carolina's environmental agency has hit Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, with the highest environmental fine in state history.
Louisiana oil drilling services fined for environmental violations
March 26, 2015
Louisiana oil drilling services agree to pay a six-figure penalty for environmental violations involving hazardous waste.
$22 million paid for cleanup at electronics site in New Jersey
March 25, 2015
$22 million was received for cleanup at a New Jersey electronics manufacturing Superfund site.
EPA to expand Clean Water Act
March 23, 2015
The EPA is moving forward with its expansion of the Clean Water Act.
EPA announces clean up plan for air force base
March 23, 2015
The EPA has announced a clean up plan for a major portion of the former McClellan Air Force Base.