Wisconsin June 5, 2023 Wisconsin Republicans propose sweeping plan to address PFAS 'forever chemical' pollution Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature have proposed a sweeping set of measures intended to address growing regulatory concerns over PFAS pollution.
New Mexico June 2, 2023 New Mexico's AG sues manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’ The attorney general of New Mexico and the state’s Environment Department has filed a lawsuit against 21 companies that produced or distributed forever chemicals.
South America May 31, 2023 Chile shuts down state-owned copper smelter after decades of pollution Chile's state-owned copper mining company, Codelco, has shut down a smelting facility blamed for significant pollution in the Quintero Bay.
Air May 31, 2023 Nova Scotia wildfire sends East Coast air quality plummeting A wildfire burning in Nova Scotia has sent air quality plummeting in cities across the northeast. More than 16,000 residents were evacuated due to the blazes.
Arkansas May 26, 2023 Federal appeals court stays Environmental Protection Agency's rejection of Arkansas ozone pollution plan The EPA rejected Arkansas' plan to stop power plants and industrial sites from polluting the air in other states. A federal appeals court issued a stay on the rejection.
Wisconsin May 19, 2023 Wisconsin conservatives vote to set aside $125 million to combat PFAS pollution Conservatives in Wisconsin are attempting to combat pollution from PFAS chemicals. The lawmakers are setting aside $125 million to combat the pollution from the forever chemicals.
Japan May 16, 2023 Dozens protest in Tokyo to stop Japan from releasing treated, but still radioactive, water into the sea Anti-nuclear activists protested in Tokyo Tuesday to stop Japan from releasing radioactive water from a damaged Fukushima power plant and into the sea.
Wisconsin May 15, 2023 Wisconsin settles manure pollution, wastewater suit with large dairy farm Kinnard Farms, one of Wisconsin's largest dairy operations, has reached a settlement with the state's Natural Resources department in a lawsuit over its wastewater permit.
New Mexico May 12, 2023 Environmentalists bemoan New Mexico's alleged inaction on oil spills Environmentalists criticized New Mexico's Oil Conservation Division for a 16% increase in wastewater from oil drilling and other pollution-related concerns.
New Mexico May 10, 2023 New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry.
California May 10, 2023 $3.4 million fine proposed over 2021 oil spill that shuttered California beaches A federal regulator proposed a nearly $3.4 million fine for Amplify Energy Corp for violating safety protocols that led to an oil pipeline spill that shut down beaches.