Five sentenced to jail for illegal asbestos removal
U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer recently sentenced the owners and managers of salvage operations at a former textile plant in Tennessee to prison.
New West Virginia firm facing environmental violations
A West Virginia chemical firm is facing environmental violation charges.
Iowa water treatment plant agrees to safer work practices
The John T. Pray Water Treatment Plant in Fort Dodge, Iowa agreed to comply with the EPA in the implementation of safer chemical handling practices.
EPA holds public meeting on soil contamination in North Carolina
The EPA believes lingering contamination is seeping into the groundwater below the Benfield Industries site.
South Carolina woman sentenced to prison for environmental crimes
A South Carolina woman convicted of storing hazardous waste without a permit has been sentenced to five years in prison.
EPA proposes new LCPFAC chemical regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Firm proposed a new rule to further restrict and regulate perfluorinated chemicals.
EPA releases Toxic Release Inventory analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Firm issued their 2013 Toxic Release Inventory data last week.
Research shows road salt contributes to water pollution
Road salt is an invaluable commodity in the winter months, making it easier and safer…
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.