The Florida Man's Role in the $7 Million Fraud Scheme: A Look into the Biofuel Company Scandal
The fraudulent scheme did not stop there. Additionally, the defendants sought over $6 million in tax credits linked to the bogus production
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Stephen Wick
Nov 52 min read
National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature
The growing number of visitors has strained park resources, with some locations facing overcrowding, traffic, and environmental damage. In N
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Stephen Wick
Oct 293 min read
Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million for Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal in California
The allegations were substantiated through over 70 waste audits conducted from 2015 to 2021, which uncovered thousands of containers of toxi
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Stephen Wick
Oct 233 min read
Federal Investigators Probe Controversial Houston Housing Project Amid Soil Contamination Concerns
The scrutiny comes after toxic ash from a former trash incineration plant was discovered buried on part of the site last year. Despite this
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Stephen Wick
Oct 215 min read
Natural Gas Company Settles to Cut Emissions in New Mexico, Paying $9.4M and Committing to Measures to Reduce Over 113,000 Tons of CO2
The company will expedite the replacement of outdated process control equipment with non-polluting alternatives, ahead of the timeline manda
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Stephen Wick
Oct 204 min read
Massachusetts Attorney General Sues Grafton Company Over Noxious Odors Impacting Communities
vAccording to the complaint, Feedback Earth has violated the state’s Clean Air Act and Solid Waste Act, resulting in odors spreading from it
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Stephen Wick
Oct 183 min read
Maine’s Food Waste Equals Emissions from 398,000 Cars, Study Reveals
A recent study has revealed that food waste in Maine generates as much greenhouse gas as 398,235 cars driven for a year, equating to 361,000
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Stephen Wick
Oct 163 min read
According to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Power Plant Tops U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Ninth Year
For the ninth consecutive year, the coal-fired power plant released nearly 16.6 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2023, outpacing the seco
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Stephen Wick
Oct 92 min read
'Ecocide' believed to be employed as a tool of warfare in Ukraine: Writer argues offenses must be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court
In a calculated move to cripple Ukraine's military campaign, Russia is systematically targeting vital infrastructure and roads. By wreaking
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Stephen Wick
Oct 63 min read
Explore 'The ‘70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography' at the National Gallery of Art
During this pivotal period, documentary photography experienced a renaissance, challenging traditional notions of objectivity and truth. Act
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24 min read
Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities
As part of the settlement, Ovintiv is required to pay a civil penalty of $5.5 million to both the United States and the state of Utah. More
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Stephen Wick
Sep 93 min read
Boston and New York Tackle Climate Change Challenges with Divergent Sewer System Strategies
Numerous cities across the nation utilize combined sewer systems, yet Boston and New York, being two of the oldest and most densely populate
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Stephen Wick
Aug 285 min read
CEO of Injectable Stem Cell Company Admits Guilt in Felony Case for Unapproved Drug Distribution
In his guilty plea, Kosolcharoen acknowledged that he and his associates falsely claimed ReGen was effective for treating numerous ailments,
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Stephen Wick
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
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Stephen Wick
Aug 232 min read
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
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Stephen Wick
Jul 314 min read
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.
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Stephen Wick
Jul 262 min read
A new law in Pennsylvania enhances safeguards for individuals who are the subject of lawsuits due to their public expression
SLAPP suits, short for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, are legal actions initiated by individuals, corporations, or public
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Stephen Wick
Jul 202 min read
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
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Stephen Wick
Jul 202 min read
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
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Stephen Wick
Jul 194 min read
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
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