pollution | The Steven Wick Blog

Search

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Oct 244 min read

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

This claim was part of a larger legal action initiated by the vessel companies, who sought to limit their liability to approximately $43.7 m

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

Stephen Wick

Oct 215 min read

Investigations

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The company will expedite the replacement of outdated process control equipment with non-polluting alternatives, ahead of the timeline manda

Hurricane Milton Triggers Pollution Leak at Mosaic's Riverview Facility

Stephen Wick

Oct 182 min read

Environment & Climate

Hurricane Milton Triggers Pollution Leak at Mosaic's Riverview Facility

Hurricane Milton's heavy rainfall has led to a breach at Mosaic’s phosphate facility in Riverview, Florida, potentially spilling polluted wa

Ovintiv USA Inc. Settles for $16 Million Over Clean Air Violations: $5.5M Covers Penalty And To Upgrade Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 24 min read

Environment & Climate

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

San Francisco 49ers Become First NFL Team to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Stephen Wick

Sep 204 min read

Travel

San Francisco 49ers Become First NFL Team to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel

As part of this initiative, the 49ers have joined United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, a program aimed at promoting the use of sustainable aviation

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

Lithium-ion Batteries Linked to Landfill Fires: New Hampshire Lawmakers Considering Placing A Ban

Stephen Wick

Jul 12 min read

Environment & Climate

Lithium-ion Batteries Linked to Landfill Fires: New Hampshire Lawmakers Considering Placing A Ban

Yard waste and wet-cell batteries, commonly used in cars, are already banned from being disposed of in landfills and incinerators by the cur

Communities are being urged to take Action in Response to the Escalating Pollution Caused by Farm Waste

Stephen Wick

Jun 262 min read

Investigations

Communities are being urged to take Action in Response to the Escalating Pollution Caused by Farm Waste

Approximately 98% of drainage tile across the country is situated in watersheds experiencing high levels nitrate and phosphorus levels. The

How Powerful Lobbying Forces in America are Obstructing Attempts to reform the Cleanup of Oil Wells across numerous States

Stephen Wick

Jun 262 min read

Investigations

How Powerful Lobbying Forces in America are Obstructing Attempts to reform the Cleanup of Oil Wells across numerous States

The legislation aims to require drillers to allocate additional funds for well plugging, empower regulators to prevent high-risk sales to fi

Exploring The Connection Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Abilities

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Investigations

Exploring The Connection Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Abilities

It's no easy task to unravel the intricate connection between air pollution and the brain. In our fast-paced industrial society, we encounte

Company specializing in animal breeding and testing admits to charges related to animal welfare and pollution

Stephen Wick

Jun 45 min read

Investigations

Company specializing in animal breeding and testing admits to charges related to animal welfare and pollution

Envigo RMS LLC agrees to pay over $35 million, a historic fine for an animal welfare violation.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases sweeping rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants

Stephen Wick

Apr 302 min read

Investigations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases sweeping rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants

Coal-fired power plants consume large amounts of water, and when the water is discharged back into lakes, rivers, and streams, it carries a

Lawsuit Alleges Gordondale Farms & 12.5 million gallons of manure of more than 2,000 cows adversely affected water of the residents

Stephen Wick

Apr 272 min read

Investigations

Lawsuit Alleges Gordondale Farms & 12.5 million gallons of manure of more than 2,000 cows adversely affected water of the residents

The lawsuit claims that during the renewal of the facility's water pollution permit, the farm expressed its disagreement with the terms set

games, gaming, betting, play, versus, versus game, celebrity game, prediction

Contact

1800 Northwest Parkway, P.O.Box 66323 Baltimore, MD 21230

thestevenwickblog@gmail.com

+1 443-831-1425

SUPPORT NEWS YOU TRUST

SUPPORT OUR CAUSE

Leave a one-time $10 donation

Want to read more? Leave your info and we’ll get back to you.

Contact