Environment

Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Jumps to More Than 1,200

Desperation and frustration is rising on the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where more than 1,200 people were killed in last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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World Bank Releases US$496 Million to Assist Philippines after Typhoon Ompong

The World Bank has released US$496.25 million to support the Philippine government’s efforts to hasten recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in areas battered by Typhoon Ompong (internationally known as Mangkhut) in mid-September this year.

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Cloverdale Foods Company resolves Clean Air Act chemical risk management violations at Mandan, North Dakota facility

On October 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Clean Air Act settlement in which North Dakota-based Cloverdale Foods Company (Cloverdale Foods) has agreed to pay a $72,530 penalty.

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EPA requires Keehi Marine to reduce pollution from stormwater discharges

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Keehi Marine, Inc. to reduce pollution in its stormwater discharges to Keehi Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean.

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