Tag: water
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Halliburton Destroying Gulf Spill Evidence a ‘Misdemeanor’
This charge—knowingly destroying evidence during a government investigation in an attempt to cover up the cause of 11 human deaths and one of the largest disasters in the country’s history—is considered a “misdemeanor” charge.
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Taking a Stand for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems
The California experience that brings in millions of dollars in tourism revenue rests on the promise of clean, safe water. Dirty water and closed beaches due to bacteria and contamination …
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Weak Water Regulations Hurt the Economy
Protecting lakes and rivers throughout the Midwest is critical to our economy. That is why I was deeply disappointed in a recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to enact stricter …
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Louisiana Sues Big Oil for Loss of Coastal Wetlands
The suit, filed by the board of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, claims that the oil and gas industry’s irresponsible pipeline placement, drilling and excavation methods have eroded and polluted vital wetlands in Louisiana.
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Coal Mining Industry Influences EPA’s Selenium Pollution Standards
Selenium is of particular concern in Kentucky and other Central Appalachian states because it is often released into streams through mountaintop removal coal mining and is toxic to aquatic life …