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Intercontinental Terminals Company Settles at $6.6 Million For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire

Apr 46 min read

Intercontinental Terminals Company Settles at $6.6 Million For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire

The fire led to the release of a massive amount of petrochemical products and firefighting substances into Tucker Bayou and the surrounding

Spills In Chevron’s Cymric Oil Field had Gushed More than 6 million Gallons: Record Fines For Clean Up Possible

Stephen Wick

Mar 282 min read

Environment & Climate

Spills In Chevron’s Cymric Oil Field had Gushed More than 6 million Gallons: Record Fines For Clean Up Possible

At least one of Chevron’s spills is still running 21 years after it began in a Kern County oilfield, although a state spokesperson said it h

Exide Baton Rouge, Louisiana Finally Added To Hazardous Contaminated Site List By EPA: Classified National Priority

Stephen Wick

Mar 286 min read

Environment & Climate

Exide Baton Rouge, Louisiana Finally Added To Hazardous Contaminated Site List By EPA: Classified National Priority

In 2022, the EPA was notified by the state of Louisiana regarding a site where alarming levels of lead, manganese, antimony, and arsenic wer

Groundbreaking Research Links Microplastics to Strokes and Heart Attacks

Stephen Wick

Mar 254 min read

Public Health

Groundbreaking Research Links Microplastics to Strokes and Heart Attacks

Landrigan calls this a “breakthrough discovery that raises a series of urgent questions.” The study’s publication comes just weeks before th

Apache Corporation to pay $4 million and reduce illegal air pollution caused by oil and gas wells in New Mexico and Texas: Initiative to eliminate of over 10,000 tons of harmful air pollutants yearly

Stephen Wick

Feb 266 min read

Environment & Climate

Apache Corporation to pay $4 million and reduce illegal air pollution caused by oil and gas wells in New Mexico and Texas: Initiative to eliminate of over 10,000 tons of harmful air pollutants yearly

On top of the $4 million penalty, Apache will allocate a minimum of $4.5 million for comprehensive design, operation, maintenance, and monit

Congress Considering a Tax Break for Relief Payments Months After The East Palestine Derailment

Stephen Wick

Feb 212 min read

Public Health

Congress Considering a Tax Break for Relief Payments Months After The East Palestine Derailment

On the day in question, dozens of cars burned after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on the border between Ohio and Pen

Climate Change: Amidst the drying of the Klamath River, tribal nations and farmers reach an uncommon consensus

Stephen Wick

Feb 202 min read

Environment & Climate

Climate Change: Amidst the drying of the Klamath River, tribal nations and farmers reach an uncommon consensus

The region's persistent drought has frequently created a conflict between Indigenous communities, endangered fish, and over 1,000 farms that

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), its new soot rules and what it means to the people of Detroit

Stephen Wick

Feb 192 min read

Environment & Climate

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), its new soot rules and what it means to the people of Detroit

EGLE and EPA have designated the seven-county region surrounding metro Detroit as nonattainment for ozone due to the pollutant's capacity to

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Accused of Concealing Vital Information on the Dangers of 'Forever Chemicals' in Lawsuit

Stephen Wick

Feb 164 min read

News

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Accused of Concealing Vital Information on the Dangers of 'Forever Chemicals' in Lawsuit

According to an attorney representing one of the plaintiffs, the EPA's decision to withhold this crucial information is not only favoring th

Heightened concern about chronic conditions intensifies as the possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover increases

Stephen Wick

Feb 142 min read

Environment & Climate

Heightened concern about chronic conditions intensifies as the possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover increases

this peculiar ailment is often referred to as a "disease from outer space." The symptoms it manifests are truly horrifying, as the brain gra

Fertilizer plants contribute to the toxic burden in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'.

Stephen Wick

Feb 82 min read

Environment & Climate

Fertilizer plants contribute to the toxic burden in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'.

The EPA data reveals that the three complexes were among the top third of over 15,000 facilities in the U.S. in terms of potential health ri

$7.4 Million Civil Penalties to Resolve U.S. Claims for Pipeline Spill on Allotted Tribal Land

Stephen Wick

Feb 26 min read

Environment & Climate

$7.4 Million Civil Penalties to Resolve U.S. Claims for Pipeline Spill on Allotted Tribal Land

Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division emphasized the responsibility of

Legal Dispute Emerge Just After New Mexico's Devastating Wildfire: Assessing the Value of Victims' Pain and Loss

Stephen Wick

Jan 92 min read

Environment & Climate

Legal Dispute Emerge Just After New Mexico's Devastating Wildfire: Assessing the Value of Victims' Pain and Loss

Due to the unintentional ignition of the wildfire caused by two controlled burns conducted by the U.S. Forest Service, individuals such as S

The Menacing Sands Endangering Fish in Lake Superior

Stephen Wick

Jan 82 min read

Environment & Climate

The Menacing Sands Endangering Fish in Lake Superior

Witnessing the gradual devastation of Buffalo Reef, a vital sanctuary for spawning, provides valuable insights for upcoming mining ventures.

A Recent Study Has Discovered the Presence of 'Forever Chemicals' in Wells Located Near Military Sit

Stephen Wick

Dec 12, 20232 min read

Public Health

A Recent Study Has Discovered the Presence of 'Forever Chemicals' in Wells Located Near Military Sit

The Defense Department plays a significant role in the widespread contamination of PFAS across the country. This contamination arises from v

Are You Aware Of The Hidden Costs Behind EV Batteries? Discover The Untold Truth And Stay Informed

Stephen Wick

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Environment & Climate

Are You Aware Of The Hidden Costs Behind EV Batteries? Discover The Untold Truth And Stay Informed

Advocates assert that a seismic change in our economic priorities is imperative for a genuinely fair energy transition.

West Virginians May Find Themselves Liable For Environmental End Result Caused By The Coal Industry

Stephen Wick

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Environment & Climate

West Virginians May Find Themselves Liable For Environmental End Result Caused By The Coal Industry

The state's initiative to restore abandoned coal mines has been persistently troubled by issues, yet both state and federal authorities have

Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat

Stephen Wick

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Environment & Climate

Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat

After a scorching summer, Texas continues to suffer from a prolonged drought, which has caused damage to crops, depleted water sources....

Petroleum Is Concealed Within Your Denim Apparel

Stephen Wick

Oct 22, 20232 min read

Fashion

Petroleum Is Concealed Within Your Denim Apparel

The fashion industry’s heavy reliance on synthetics is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. But phasing them out is complicated.

Aftermath Of Our Waste Crisis: Can Find A Solution?

Stephen Wick

Oct 7, 20232 min read

Investigations

Aftermath Of Our Waste Crisis: Can Find A Solution?

In his new book, journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis explores the afterlife of our garbage.....

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