Pollution - Page 16

November 2, 2022

Oil, gas companies ask Biden administration to exempt small wells from upcoming methane control rule

Oil companies are asking the United States to exempt the smallest wells in the nation from upcoming methane rules, which requires drillers to find and plug methane leaks.

October 31, 2022

Germany postpones transportation emissions decision to 2023

Germany has postponed its decisions on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created by the transport sector to 2023, as the political climate around the issue continues to heat up.

October 26, 2022

NC developing rule to require manufacturers to sell more zero-emissions vans, buses, commercial trucks

North Carolina is developing a rule that would create more zero-emissions vehicles in the state over the next decade. Six other states have adopted similar programs.

October 24, 2022

Kentucky emissions reduction program to fund new school buses

Public and private schools that own school buses in Kentucky can now apply for funding toward new replacements. The grant program is designed to reduce diesel emissions.

October 19, 2022

Air quality in Pacific Northwest deteriorates as wildfires continue to burn

The air quality in the Pacific Northwest has deteriorated due to wildfires in the area. Seattle has been advised to close windows and limit outdoor time.

October 16, 2022

Teens are pouring milk out in grocery stores in new trend to raise awareness about dairy production emissions

Some environmentalists are going into grocery stores, grabbing milk cartons, and pouring their contents out onto the floor to raise awareness for meat and dairy production emissions.

October 12, 2022

US sued for pollution after accidently dropping fire retardant into water streams

U.S. Forest Service officials allegedly violated pollution laws by dropping a large amount of chemical flame retardant in streams, according to a lawsuit.

October 11, 2022

California banning another popular plastic bag from all grocery stores

California is phasing out and ultimately banning the small, single-use plastic bags that are often used for meats and produce at grocery store. The law will take effect in 2025.

October 7, 2022

Emissions from airplanes using leaded fuel may be declared a public health danger by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to declare emissions from aircrafts operating on leaded fuel a public health danger.

September 28, 2022

Hawaii fines US Navy $8.8 million for repeatedly releasing sewage into state waters

Hawaii has fined the U.S. Navy $8.8 million for repeatedly discharging pollutants into its state waters. A state department recorded that the Navy released sewage 766 times.