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Growing ‘Greenlash’ Fuels Fears for Europe’s Environmental Ambitions

Aug 11 2023 // A growing ‘greenlash’ against Europe’s environmental agenda has not so far derailed its decarbonization plans, but looming elections could put future climate and nature measures at risk. The European...

Severn Trent Faces First UK Class Action Suit Over Sewage Pollution

Aug 9 2023 // Severn Trent Plc faces an environment class action lawsuit in London over allegations it abused its dominant position in the utilities market and underreported instances where it pumped sewage into open water. Law firm...

Cleanup from Chemical Spill that Shut Down I-24 in Tennessee Could Take Time

Aug 7 2023 // Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight on Thursday. Emergency responders were called to the...

Missouri Chemical Plant Fined $393K for Safety and Health Violations

Jul 21 2023 // Less than two years after an investigation found dozens of serious safety and health violations at a Verona, Missouri chemical plant, workplace safety inspectors with the U.S. Department of Labor identified 16 violations,...

Groups Argue Wisconsin Regulators Can’t Make Factory Farms Obtain Preemptive Pollution Permits

Jul 18 2023 // MADISON, Wis. (AP) __ Wisconsin regulators can`t legally impose environmental regulations on factory farms before they become operational, two farm advocacy groups allege in a lawsuit that could dramatically loosen...

National Grid to Pay $5.3M to Settle Gloucester Environmental Damage Claims

Jul 10 2023 // \National Grid agreed to pay $5.38 million to state and federal agencies to resolve claims over environmental damage caused by the defunct Gloucester Gas Light Company, officials said Friday. Hazardous chemicals released...

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