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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

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The company will expedite the replacement of outdated process control equipment with non-polluting alternatives, ahead of the timeline manda

Washington, DC—Experience the Birth of Impressionism: “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment” Debuts at National Gallery of Art

Stephen Wick

Sep 75 min read

Art

Washington, DC—Experience the Birth of Impressionism: “Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment” Debuts at National Gallery of Art

“Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment” will showcase approximately 125 pieces, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs, exp

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Stephen Wick

Aug 294 min read

Criminal Justice

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Jenge is accused of hiding the involvement of a co-conspirator with a criminal background, who allegedly had control over all operations at

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

Stephen Wick

Aug 262 min read

Environment & Climate

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

Valvoline to End Unfair Labor Practices Following Settlement

Stephen Wick

Aug 44 min read

Investigations

Valvoline to End Unfair Labor Practices Following Settlement

The investigation, which began in 2018, revealed that Valvoline’s use of these agreements persisted until 2021. New York law prohibits non-c

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

FDA Withdraws Rule Permitting Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food

Stephen Wick

Jul 73 min read

Public Health

FDA Withdraws Rule Permitting Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food

Since the FDA removed BVO from the list of Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substances in 1970, it has been regulated as a food additive.

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Stephen Wick

Jun 244 min read

Relationships

Can you truly determine if the individual you encountered on a dating app is genuinely a Military Service Member, Nigerian Prince, or simply a scammer?

Their virtual conversations may seem authentic and progress rapidly to discussions of affection or even matrimony. However, they always have

Stephen Wick

Jun 232 min read

News

Employment Prospects Plummet Nationwide

California has now taken the lead from Mississippi as the state with the highest unemployment rate, with more jobless individuals than avail

Pundits Argue U.S Dollar Likely To Diminish as Plan For the BRICS Currency Set into Motion

Stephen Wick

Jun 232 min read

News

Pundits Argue U.S Dollar Likely To Diminish as Plan For the BRICS Currency Set into Motion

There is currently no requirement for Riyadh to trade oil exclusively in US dollars, as the longstanding 50-year petrodollar agreement betwe

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Environment & Climate

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

The Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant, operated by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, has an exciting plan in the

The Cruise Industry continues to thrive despite drastic changes in the Environment

Stephen Wick

Jun 33 min read

Travel

The Cruise Industry continues to thrive despite drastic changes in the Environment

Embarking on a cruise ship adventure along Canada's picturesque west coast may seem like a dream come true, but unfortunately, it comes at a

Justice Department reaches settlement exceeding $310 million with Norfolk Southern to address the damages resulting from the East Palestine train derailment.

Stephen Wick

May 282 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department reaches settlement exceeding $310 million with Norfolk Southern to address the damages resulting from the East Palestine train derailment.

Toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, were spilled into the air, creating a looming threat. Swift action was taken by officials who ord

An Oil Corporation Tainted a Family's Farm: The Legal System & Regulatory Bodies Permitted the Drillers to Evade Responsibility

Stephen Wick

May 212 min read

Investigations

An Oil Corporation Tainted a Family's Farm: The Legal System & Regulatory Bodies Permitted the Drillers to Evade Responsibility

The oil and gas sector has been raking in profits without taking responsibility for the financial burden of sealing and decontaminating thei

The US Department of Labor discovers an EV battery manufacturer put its workers at risk of serious health hazards following an investigation into a fire at the facility

Stephen Wick

Apr 296 min read

Investigations

The US Department of Labor discovers an EV battery manufacturer put its workers at risk of serious health hazards following an investigation into a fire at the facility

OSHA has proposed only $75,449 in penalties, an amount set by federal statute. Joshua Turner, OSHA Area Office Director in Atlanta-East, ex

Ex-Texas House Speaker Alleges Tim Dunn, GOP Megadonor, Expressed Belief that only Persons who follow the Christian Faith should occupy Leadership Roles

Stephen Wick

Apr 92 min read

News

Ex-Texas House Speaker Alleges Tim Dunn, GOP Megadonor, Expressed Belief that only Persons who follow the Christian Faith should occupy Leadership Roles

In a November 2010 gathering, rumors of certain comments surfaced, just as Dunn's political circle had set their sights on numerous Democrat

Multistate Alliance Backing the EPA's Proposed Regulation to Minimize Water Contamination from Meat and Poultry Processing Plants

Stephen Wick

Apr 56 min read

Public Health

Multistate Alliance Backing the EPA's Proposed Regulation to Minimize Water Contamination from Meat and Poultry Processing Plants

After two decades, the EPA is finally taking action to update the standards for the MPP industry. These new regulations aim to minimize the

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

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Stephen Wick

Mar 252 min read

Public Health

Are You a Fan of Black Licorice? Be Cautious, as its Dark Side Can Pose Health Risks

Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, doctors reported that black lic

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