EPA to investigate birth defect cluster in Kettleman City, CA
Legal news for California social responsibility attorneys. Birth defects is believed to be linked to a nearby toxic waste dump. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching an investigation whether a toxic waste dump is causing facial birth defects. Hanford, CA—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.com is expected to launch an investigation into a […]
EPA Alert: Westar Energy settles $500 million Clean Air Act violations
Legal news for Kansas attorneys. The EPA and Westar Energy settle violations, which amounted to $500 million. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alerts- Westar Energy Clean Air Act violations result in a $500 million settlement. Manhattan, KS—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http:///www.epa.gov/ and the U.S. Justice Department has settled Clean Air Act violations with […]
EPA Alert: Greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health
Legal news for social responsibility attorneys. Scientific research shows greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alerts- Greenhouse gases, also known as GHG emissions, threaten public health. Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http:///www.epa.gov/ revealed through recent scientific evidence that greenhouse gasses (GHGs) pose a threat to public health […]
West Virginia Town sued for clean water violations!
Legal news information for West Virginia social responsibility attorney’s. The EPA and state agencies sued Fort Gay over water act violations. West Virginia lawyer’s alert- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sued Fort Gay for clean water act violations involving untreated sewage. Huntington, WV—The town of Fort Gay, West Virginia, are being sued to stop […]
Environmental group claims EPA poisons polar bears!
Legal news for California health and law claims. California agency accuses EPA of failing to serve and protect arctic habitat. San Francisco, CA (JusticeNewsFlash.com)—The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ accused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ for failure to protect the Arctic region polar bears. CBD states, the EPA failed to consider the […]
Feds declare Montana mining town public health emergency!
EPA and HHS proclaim Libby, Montana constitutes health emergency for toxic asbestos! Libby, Montana(MesotheliomaCancerNews.com)–The United States Department of Health and Human Services along the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov held a joint press conference to declare a public health emergency in Montana. The towns of Libby and Troy in Northwest Montana were deemed a […]
Pennsylvania 7-Eleven settles EPA fines!
2 Pennsylvania 7-Eleven stores pay EPA violations. Pittsburgh, PA (JusticeNewsFlash.com)—Two 7-Eleven convenience stores, owned and operated by Handee Marts, Inc, were cited by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) www.epa.gov, for alleged violations of underground fuel storage containers according to EPA regulators. Executives and company managers with Handee Marts, Inc., which conducts business as 7-Eleven, […]
EPA finds Springfield apartments with lead paint!
Massachusetts EPA regulators fine Boston area property owners for lead paint violations. Boston, MA–(JusticeNewsFlash.com)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ levied fines against a Springfield, Massachusetts apartment complex owner and an affiliated property management company for violating federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements, as reported by the EPA. The EPA claims the property manager, National Enterprises, […]
U.S. Army violates EPA laws!
New Hampshire based U.S. Army facility fined $89,500 by EPA. Hanover, NH–(JusticeNewsFlash.com)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ cited the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory based in Hanover, N.H. for violations of the federal and state hazardous waste management laws totaling an upwards of $89,500, as reported by the EPA. According to […]
Joliet machinery company spills 65,000 gallons toxic oil sludge!
Catepillar dumps 65,000 gallons of toxic oil sludge contaminating Des Plaines River. Chicago, IL (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Caterpillar, Inc., a Peoria, Illinois based construction and mining machinery manufacturing company is responsible for a 65,000 gallon oil sludge overflow at its Joliet facility. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Caterpillar’s Joliet facility holding tank overflowed, spilling 65,000 gallons […]
West Palm Beach product injury lawyer Susan Ramsey alerts water contamination
West Palm Beach product injury lawyer Susan Ramsey, an injury attorney, alerts unsafe water. EWG alerts FDA bottled water contaminated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit organization which focuses on the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. EWG advocates on Capitol Hill in the Washington, D.C. Legislature for […]