EPA releases Toxic Release Inventory analysis
January 24, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued their 2013 Toxic Release Inventory data last week.
Research shows road salt contributes to water pollution
January 23, 2015
Road salt use can lead to water contamination, scientists say.
New evidence suggests West Virginia chemical spill crossed state lines
January 22, 2015
U.S. Geological Survey researchers have found that the chemical that polluted West Virginia's drinking water supply last year may have crossed state lines.
Experts Say That Battle on Keystone Pipeline Is Over Politics, Not Facts
January 21, 2015
WASHINGTON — In 2009, the Obama administration approved a 986-mile pipeline to bring 400,000 barrels…
Des Moines sues local counties for water pollution
January 21, 2015
Des Moines Water Works sues neighboring counties over water pollution caused by nitrate runoff.
Ohio EPA detects no air contamination after refinery explosion
January 19, 2015
The Ohio EPA announced on Sunday that no air contamination had been detected following a refinery explosion in Lima, Ohio.
Obama announces plans to tackle methane emissions
January 19, 2015
President Obama recently announced plans to drastically reduce methane emissions over the next decade by targeting the oil and gas industry.
Ammonium and iodide detected in local waterways
January 18, 2015
Scientists have discovered high levels of ammonia and iodide in Pennsylvania and West Virginia waterways.
Settlement proposed for groundwater contamination Superfund site
January 17, 2015
The Department of Justice and the EPA presented a settlement offer this week regarding the Pohatcong Valley Groundwater Contamination Superfund site in New Jersey.
California diesel truck regulations reduce air pollution
January 16, 2015
After conducting thorough assessments, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found that California's diesel truck regulations to reduce carbon emissions in the air have been successful.
EPA asked to take over Kentucky and West Virginia water pollution programs
January 15, 2015
Environmental groups filed a suit against the EPA last week demanding the EPA respond to claims that Kentucky and West Virginia were not fulfilling legal requirements to enforce clean water rules.
EPA delays new power plant rules
January 14, 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is delaying the release of all new carbon-emission rules for United States power plants until mid-summer.
$968,000 soil contamination clean up effort planned by the EPA
January 12, 2015
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to hold a public meeting to address soil contamination cleanup efforts in the Benfield Industries, Inc. Superfund Site in Waynesville, North Carolina.
EPA fines DuPont $531,000 for environmental violations
January 12, 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined DuPont $531,000 for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act at its Deepwater, New Jersey, chemical manufacturing plant.
Mountaintop removal mining under fire
January 12, 2015
Mountaintop removal coal mining is under attack on several fronts, necessitating the use of experienced environmental consultants.