BP to Pay $15 Million to Settle Texas City Refinery Pollution Charges
Texas Refinery Pollution Charges Settlement. BP has agreed to pay a record fine to settle charges that its Texas City, Texas refinery violated the Clean Air Act. The $15 million settlement between BP, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is subject to approval by the US District Court … [Read more...] about BP to Pay $15 Million to Settle Texas City Refinery Pollution Charges
La Oroya, Peru Pollution Puts New York Billionaire in Legal Crosshairs
New York Billionaire In Peru Hit For Pollution. Ira Rennert, a New York billionaire, is facing a possible lawsuit over pollution in Peru. According to The New York Post, as many as 3,000 Peruvian kids are suffering from blood poisoning allegedly caused by a lead-smelting operation in the town of La Oroya that Rennert has invested … [Read more...] about La Oroya, Peru Pollution Puts New York Billionaire in Legal Crosshairs
Early Exposure to Lead, Pollution Might Contribute to Mental Decline in Old Age
Link Between Exposure to Lead And Mental Decline. Several intriguing studies have found an association between exposure to lead and other pollutants early in life and the mental decline of older people. The new work suggests long-ago lead exposure can make an aging person’s brain work as if it’s five years older than it … [Read more...] about Early Exposure to Lead, Pollution Might Contribute to Mental Decline in Old Age
Nike missile-type pollution found in Hutterite wells near Spokane
Missile-Type Pollution Found In 19 Water Wells. Pollution has been found in 19 water wells on property owned by Hutterite families in the Deep Creek area, and environmental experts say the source appears to be a Cold War-era missile battery. Three toxic chemicals have been found in the wells west of Spokane near … [Read more...] about Nike missile-type pollution found in Hutterite wells near Spokane
Hospitals see effects of spikes in pollution
Health Effects Of Pollution. When the air is filled with increased levels of soot and other tiny particles, more people end up in the hospital with heart and lung problems, according to the largest study yet on the health effects of such pollutants. Published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the … [Read more...] about Hospitals see effects of spikes in pollution
Scientists Tracking Perchlorate Pollution
Perchlorate Pollution Suddenly Became A Household Word. When perchlorate suddenly became a household word in Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute scientist Lambis Papelis was among the Nevada university system researchers called upon to expose the rocket fuel ingredient's travel habits and relationship … [Read more...] about Scientists Tracking Perchlorate Pollution
Pollution Wastes Lots of State’s Water
Ground Water Is Undrinkable Because Of Pollution. More than 70 billion gallons of California ground water is undrinkable because of contamination by just two highly publicized pollutants, a public interest group says in a report being released today. That's enough to supply 400,000 families for a year, and, if usable, would … [Read more...] about Pollution Wastes Lots of State’s Water
