April 25, 2019 Firm fined $3.3M for worst California oil spill in 25 years A pipeline company was fined nearly $3.35 million on Thursday for causing the worst California coastal spill in 25 years.
April 8, 2019 Watchdog: EPA data on sewer plant pollution is inaccurate The Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general says data released to the public about municipal sewer discharges is not accurate.
February 26, 2019 Noise-weary New York ponders a gentler, European-style siren That long, droning police and ambulance siren that has been part of the soundtrack of New York City for generations could be changing.
December 5, 2018 EPA: Fish damage from mine spill wasn't severe, long-lasting Fish and other aquatic life did not suffer severe or long-lasting damage from a mine waste spill three years ago that polluted rivers in three states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said.
November 15, 2018 The Latest: Trump to meet with California wildfire victims The Latest on wildfires in California (all times local): 7:45 a.m.
November 9, 2018 The Latest: California evacuees recount harrowing escape The Latest on wildfires in California (all times local): 6:15 a.m.
November 8, 2018 The Latest: Official: 2 firefighters, others hurt in blaze The Latest on evacuations ordered for a wildfire in Northern California (all times local): 10 a.m.: A wildfire in Northern California has grown to nearly 8 square miles (20 square kilometers) as officials rush to evacuate residents.
September 21, 2018 Report: Air quality near troubled landfill posed health risk A new report says emissions near a troubled St. Louis County landfill posed health concerns for workers and nearby residents, but remediation efforts have largely diminished the risks.
September 18, 2018 Google Street View cars to be outfitted with pollution sensors to measure US, Europe air quality A San Francisco environmental sensor company is partnering with Google to turn the tech giant's roving Street View fleet into mobile pollution detectors -- a move critics fear ultimately will be used to justify more regulations.
