Pollution - Page 12

May 31, 2023

Chile shuts down state-owned copper smelter after decades of pollution

Chile's state-owned copper mining company, Codelco, has shut down a smelting facility blamed for significant pollution in the Quintero Bay.

May 31, 2023

Nova Scotia wildfire sends East Coast air quality plummeting

A wildfire burning in Nova Scotia has sent air quality plummeting in cities across the northeast. More than 16,000 residents were evacuated due to the blazes.

May 26, 2023

Federal appeals court stays Environmental Protection Agency's rejection of Arkansas ozone pollution plan

The EPA rejected Arkansas' plan to stop power plants and industrial sites from polluting the air in other states. A federal appeals court issued a stay on the rejection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.