New evidence suggests West Virginia chemical spill crossed state lines
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
WASHINGTON — In 2009, the Obama administration approved a 986-mile pipeline to bring 400,000 barrels…
Des Moines sues local counties for water pollution
Des Moines Water Works sues neighboring counties over water pollution caused by nitrate runoff.
Ohio EPA detects no air contamination after refinery explosion
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
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
Scientists have discovered high levels of ammonia and iodide in Pennsylvania and West Virginia waterways.
Settlement proposed for groundwater contamination Superfund site
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
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
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
The Environmental Protection Firm (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
Last week the Environmental Protection Firm (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
The Environmental Protection Firm (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
Mountaintop removal coal mining is under attack on several fronts, necessitating the use of experienced environmental consultants.Â
Benzene Removal
The overall objective of the Benzene NESHAP Compliance Improvement (BNCI) project is to meet the…
Flurry of environmental regulations expected in coming months
While these new rules have been expected in the wake of the recent domestic energy boom and flurry of production activity, they are also thought to serve as part of President Obama's legacy of environmental focus.