Environment

WA Supreme Court Decision Blocks Remaining Grays Harbor Crude-By-Rail Terminal

On January 12, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled a state law that protects coastal resources applies to crude oil export projects proposed in Grays Harbor. The decision will block the last proposed crude-by-rail terminal in Hoquiam, a project...

EPA Report Shows Air Emissions of Toxic Chemicals from Industrial Facilities in Florida Down More Than Half Since 2005

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on January 12, released its annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows releases of toxic chemicals into the air fell 56% from 2005-2015 at industrial facilities submitting data to the...

Neonicotinoids bigger threat to wild bees and other animals than previously thought

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EPA Notifies Fiat Chrysler of Clean Air Act Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on January 12, issued a notice of violation to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose engine...