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Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Aug 262 min read

Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Industry representatives from the oil sector have challenged the validity of attribution science, arguing that there is no justification for

The impacts of drought and the rise of renewable energy sources are transforming Idaho's energy landscape

Stephen Wick

Aug 232 min read

Environment & Climate

The impacts of drought and the rise of renewable energy sources are transforming Idaho's energy landscape

Experts indicate that while drought plays a significant role in altering the contribution of hydropower to Idaho's energy grid, there are a

Oceana Sues Federal Fishery Managers Over Gulf of Alaska Coral and Sponge Damage from Bottom Trawling

Stephen Wick

Aug 232 min read

Investigations

Oceana Sues Federal Fishery Managers Over Gulf of Alaska Coral and Sponge Damage from Bottom Trawling

The lawsuit alleges that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has neglected its duties to

Maine PFAS Firefighting Foam Spill Spurs Renewed Calls for Government Action

Stephen Wick

Aug 212 min read

Environment & Climate

Maine PFAS Firefighting Foam Spill Spurs Renewed Calls for Government Action

The incident on Monday marks at least the third spill since the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority assumed control of the airport. Ad

EPA Partners with Kewanee, Illinois to Fast-Track Lead Water Pipe Replacements and Enhance Public Health Under Investing in America Initiative

Stephen Wick

Aug 45 min read

Environment & Climate

EPA Partners with Kewanee, Illinois to Fast-Track Lead Water Pipe Replacements and Enhance Public Health Under Investing in America Initiative

Through this program, around 200 communities will receive the necessary support and guidance to address this critical issue.

Federal Court Sentences Diesel Performance Retailers and Owner for Clean Air Act Violations

Stephen Wick

Jul 314 min read

Environment & Climate

Federal Court Sentences Diesel Performance Retailers and Owner for Clean Air Act Violations

The case centered on violations of the Clean Air Act related to illegal tampering with on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems in diesel trucks.

A Park Fire in California has now become one of the largest fires ever recorded in the state

Stephen Wick

Jul 292 min read

News

A Park Fire in California has now become one of the largest fires ever recorded in the state

The National Interagency Fire Centre reported that the Park Fire was just one of over 100 wildfires raging across the US last Sunday. Many o

Damage in Yellowstone National Park area results from hydrothermal explosion

Stephen Wick

Jul 242 min read

Environment & Climate

Damage in Yellowstone National Park area results from hydrothermal explosion

"A hydrothermal explosion occurred in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning, damaging a boardwalk and ejecting debris several stories

Locals concerned that bald eagles residing in Lake Guntersville areas could suffer harm from mining operations

Stephen Wick

Jul 202 min read

Environment & Climate

Locals concerned that bald eagles residing in Lake Guntersville areas could suffer harm from mining operations

It's not entirely clear what's behind the shortages; the pandemic has caused a shake-up in various industries, and a study from Duke Univers

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

Stephen Wick

Jul 202 min read

Environment & Climate

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

The upcoming "wildfire hazard map," scheduled for release in mid to late July, is expected to be largely similar in content to the previous

Nevada Lawmakers slow to take action to protect the public from impacts of climate change

Stephen Wick

Jul 192 min read

Environment & Climate

Nevada Lawmakers slow to take action to protect the public from impacts of climate change

Las Vegas just went through a scorching hot streak, with 11 days in a row hitting 110 degrees or more. This is the longest stretch of extrem

SEA at the forefront of a movement to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam at airports across the country

Stephen Wick

Jul 194 min read

News

SEA at the forefront of a movement to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam at airports across the country

In December 2022, Congress formally instructed the FAA to develop a transition strategy, which was subsequently released in May 2023. Prior

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

Stephen Wick

Jul 154 min read

Investigations

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

It was alleged that Vitol and SK manipulated gas prices after a refinery explosion in Torrance, California in February 2015. This led to hig

EPA finalizes agreement with Ocean State Job Lot regarding incorrectly labeled insect zappers

Stephen Wick

Jul 142 min read

News

EPA finalizes agreement with Ocean State Job Lot regarding incorrectly labeled insect zappers

Bug zappers fall under device regulations due to their use of physical mechanisms like electricity to deter pests. The bug zapper racquets m

EPA issues an order to the city of Marietta, Ohio, due to the violations of the Clean Water Act at the city’s wastewater treatment facility

Stephen Wick

Jul 123 min read

Investigations

EPA issues an order to the city of Marietta, Ohio, due to the violations of the Clean Water Act at the city’s wastewater treatment facility

On various occasions, raw sewage was released into the Ohio River, the Muskingum River, and a stream flowing into the Muskingum River.

The Forest Service To Project that would have Removed Trees Across Large Areas of Public Land in Northeastern Utah Due to Lawsuit

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

News

The Forest Service To Project that would have Removed Trees Across Large Areas of Public Land in Northeastern Utah Due to Lawsuit

Last week, Kristy Groves, the forest supervisor for Ashley National Forest, announced in a letter that she intends to reassess the project.

Gas operators in West Texas emitted excessive amounts of emissions during the June heat wave

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

Environment & Climate

Gas operators in West Texas emitted excessive amounts of emissions during the June heat wave

The heat-related discharges were equal to the greenhouse gas output of over 5,000 vehicles in a year. However, they make up only a small por

Bill for the U.S. Department of Labor and other agencies could halt implementation of a rule limiting the amount of silica dust miners are exposed to while working underground

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

Environment & Climate

Bill for the U.S. Department of Labor and other agencies could halt implementation of a rule limiting the amount of silica dust miners are exposed to while working underground

The disease is now affecting a new generation of coal miners in the area, as they are facing higher rates of diagnosis compared to the previ

The Department of Environmental Services Issues Alerts About Dangers Of Fecal Bacteria

Stephen Wick

Jul 82 min read

Public Health

The Department of Environmental Services Issues Alerts About Dangers Of Fecal Bacteria

Since 2003, New Hampshire has been keeping a close eye on its oceanside beaches, conducting regular sampling from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

With federal regulations and a lack of protection for sacred sites, Indigenous nation find themselves facing an impossible dilemma

Stephen Wick

Jul 22 min read

Environment & Climate

With federal regulations and a lack of protection for sacred sites, Indigenous nation find themselves facing an impossible dilemma

Despite previous efforts by government agencies to safeguard tribal confidentiality, the Pushpum proposal, also known as the Goldendale Ener

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