Wisconsin May 19, 2023 Wisconsin conservatives vote to set aside $125 million to combat PFAS pollution Conservatives in Wisconsin are attempting to combat pollution from PFAS chemicals. The lawmakers are setting aside $125 million to combat the pollution from the forever chemicals.
Japan May 16, 2023 Dozens protest in Tokyo to stop Japan from releasing treated, but still radioactive, water into the sea Anti-nuclear activists protested in Tokyo Tuesday to stop Japan from releasing radioactive water from a damaged Fukushima power plant and into the sea.
Wisconsin May 15, 2023 Wisconsin settles manure pollution, wastewater suit with large dairy farm Kinnard Farms, one of Wisconsin's largest dairy operations, has reached a settlement with the state's Natural Resources department in a lawsuit over its wastewater permit.
New Mexico May 12, 2023 Environmentalists bemoan New Mexico's alleged inaction on oil spills Environmentalists criticized New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division for a 16% increase in wastewater from oil drilling and other pollution-related concerns.
New Mexico May 10, 2023 New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry.
California May 10, 2023 $3.4 million fine proposed over 2021 oil spill that shuttered California beaches A federal regulator proposed a nearly $3.4 million fine for Amplify Energy Corp for violating safety protocols that led to an oil pipeline spill that shut down beaches.
Washington May 9, 2023 Dam owner to pay $1 million after polluting WA river with tiny rubber particles A dam operator in Washington will pay $1 million in fines and restitution after a synthetic field turf ripped and spilled toxic rubber particles into the Puyallup River in 2020.
Rhode Island May 4, 2023 Greek company to pay over $2M for oil tanker discharge off Rhode Island coast Zeus Lines Management S.A. has pleaded guilty to charges that one of its captains dumped almost 10,000 gallons of pollutants into the Atlantic Ocean near Newport, Rhode Island.
Europe May 2, 2023 EU gives Netherlands green light in farm buyout scheme aimed at cutting nitrogen emissions The European Union gave the Dutch government the green light in a farm buyout scheme aimed at cutting nitrogen emissions that is worth nearly $1.65 billion.
California April 28, 2023 California oil refinery violated pollution agreement, plans to pay $27.5 million The operators of a Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. facility near San Francisco have agreed to pay $27.5 million for violating a 2016 agreement to reduce air pollution.
Europe April 27, 2023 Croatia clears beaches of mysterious oil clumps ahead of tourist season As tourist season approaches, people in Croatia are working fast to clear miles worth of oil clumps that mysteriously drifted ashore along the Adriatic coast last year.