Banks Says He Was Unaware of Shanley’s Alleged Abusive History
Shanley Alleged Abusive History. Bishop Robert J. Banks challenged assertions Thursday that he overlooked sexual abuse allegations against Father Paul Shanley while serving as a top official in the Boston Archdiocese. Banks, who has led the Green Bay Diocese since 1990, said he had no information about Shanley's alleged abusive … [Read more...]
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Worst in U.S. History
BP Underestimated The Extent Of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. It has now been confirmed that BP and the federal government severely underestimated the true extent of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Yesterday, a U.S. government panel studying the flow said the well was gushing oil at a rate of 12,000 to 19,000 barrels a day. For … [Read more...]
History of Flaws at TVA Facility
TVA Fly Ash Spill Dumped A 5.4 Million Cubic Yards Of Coal Sludge. We have long been reporting about the December 22, 2008 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) fly ash spill that dumped a massive 5.4 million cubic yards of coal sludge in Tennessee’s Emory and Clinch rivers and 300 acres surrounding its Kingston plant. Now, Knoxville … [Read more...]
Reilly Plating Company Hydrochloric Acid Leak
Reilly Plating Company Had A History Of Safety Violations. A Melvindale, Michigan metal finishing plant that was the sight of a hydrochloric acid leak earlier today had a history of safety violations, and was operating without an air quality permit.  Though no injuries were reported, the leak at the Reilly Plating Company resulted … [Read more...]