Sulfuric Acid Manufacturer Agrees to Spend $30 Million to Resolve Clean Air Violations
Under a settlement filed today in federal court in New Orleans , Mosaic will install state-of-the-art pollution control equipment, upgrade existing controls and make multiple modifications to its operating procedures to meet new, lower sulfur dioxide emission limits at its Uncle Sam facility.
$25 million in Recovery Act Funding to California Communities to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
Over 100 applications requesting $500 million to fund clean diesel emissions projects. Awards today chosen to maximize economic impact and emissions reductions…
University of Michigan to Research Health Effects of Roadway Pollution on Children
researchers study types of pollutants common near roadways, how people are exposed to them, the extent of exposures, and the types and severity of health effects…
EPA Proposes Stringent Standards for Large Ships
Proposing rule under Clean Air Act sets tough engine and fuel standards for U.S. flagged ships leading to significant air quality improvements…
Secretary Chu Announces Two New Projects to Reduce Emissions from Coal Plants
The two projects — an existing power plant in North Dakota and a facility in California — will incorporate advanced technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions…
More than $30 Million of Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Maine
Funds will go to the state’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund program for wastewater treatment, non-point source pollution control, and watershed and estuary management…
U.S. EPA orders Hawaii Department of Transportation to protect coastal waters
Fuel, oil and debris carried by stormwater from the Harbor Division and tenant facilities, discharge into harbor waters and municipal storm drains to harbor waters…
Recovery Act Projects to Address Safety Hazards and Environmental Damage at Abandoned Mines
The 14 projects receiving Recovery Act funds are located in National Forests in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, and Montana…
EPA Honors CEM Corporation with the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award
For the 14th year, the EPA recognized chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who make significant contributions to pollution prevention…
Two Real Estate Firms Fined for Lead Paint Disclosure Violations in Four New England States
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Brokerage allegedly committed numerous violations of the Lead Disclosure Rule during multiple real estate transactions…
