Environment

Social and economic well-being of Mediterranean under threat by demand on environment, says new report

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Irrigation of a strawberry field in Spain - an example of the subsidy programme...

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Olson Wire Products Co., Inc. Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at its Baltimore Facility

Olson Wire Products Co. has agreed to pay a $80,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility located at 4100 Benson Ave., in Baltimore, Md., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

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U.S. EPA Settles with Lead Acid Battery Manufacturer in Corona for Air Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced monday that U.S. Battery Manufacturing Company has agreed to pay $167,300 to resolve federal Clean Air Act violations. U.S. Battery, located in Corona, Calif., failed to comply with federal emissions...

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EPA Reconsiders Deficient PVC Air Rule

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PVC plants in the United States emit more than 1400 tons of hazardous air pollutants every year.

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