In the News: Pollution Events Around the Country
Recent environmental news stories:
Pfizer, J&J sued by New Jersey over decades-old pharmaceutical plant pollution
Oilfield spill leaks 840,000 gallons of oil and brine mixture, contaminating agricultural land
Four injured in explosion, chemical release at KY dairy plant
‘Critical deficiencies’ led to near-fatal ammonia release at Virginia food processing plant
Lawsuit against N.J. apartment complex over carbon monoxide death
Kalama chemical plant fined $2.7M for air pollution violations
Residents returning to Cayce neighborhood after chemical leak spurred evacuations
EPA seeks $140 million penalty against DTE Energy in Zug Island pollution trial
Students sue TN university for $35 million, claim mold in dorms caused illness
Oregon regulators fine polluting wood treater $1 million
Pipeline Operator Fined, Must Cleanup in EPA Deal Over California Gas Spill
‘Human error’ caused gallons of chemicals to spill in Avon Lake creek
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