Environmental Law News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies published a statement Sept.

Just look up. Look skyward for a while and you might spy an American bald eagle.

Two former US Fish and Wildlife Service employees say the agency violated the Endangered Species Act by letting the Rio Grande run dry at inappropriate times, a threat to the endangered silvery minnow.

Lake Michigan receives more mercury pollution than any of the four other Great Lakes, according to a draft of a government report released Monday.

An early, leaked draft of the legislation provoked outcry from environmental groups.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has issued an administrative consent order to Reilly Industries Inc.2.7

Post a comment ESRI ArcGIS is an integrated collection of software products for building a complete GIS.2.9

OSHA published two new Safety and Health Information Bulletins recently to highlight specific workplace hazards.2.7

Front Royal, Va. A former rayon factory in Front Royal that has cost tens of millions of dollars to clean up will soon be the site for new development.1.8

Consumer Reports When shopping for a new car, the gas mileage is a top priority these days ... As for a Honda Odyssey minivan, the EPA gets 20 miles per gallon; Consumer Reports gets just 12.3.1

Colorado's newest Superfund site is the Standard Mine, a crumbling collection of shafts, a mill and an impoundment pond, all delivering a toxic broth of water to streams near Crested Butte.3.1

Alarmed at samples of drinking water that show potentially dangerous levels of lead in six separate residential neighborhoods on the base, Camp Pendleton officials on Monday announced an aggressive ...2.7

A federal judge in St. Louis has chastised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to review its health standard for lead pollution in the air, and he ordered the agency to do so.4.1

ABC Corp. of Waipahu was fined $8,800 for violations of federal pesticide regulations.2.7

Washington, DC -Evangelical Christians and Jews Wednesday will announce an unusual collaboration between faith communities, known as the Noah Alliance, to defend the Endangered Species Act .2.9

City works to combat lead paint problems Omaha's city council announced a "full-court press" Monday in an effort to lower lead levels in homes.2

By CARLA WATERS\Managing Editor There was some confusion about the razing of the old Watseka Electric building Friday, and that confusion could hold up the demolition as much as 10 days.2.7

In an age of $3 per gallon gas, how does this sound: Attach a device to your car, say a magnet on the fuel line, and voila.3.2

The Marion Star The Marion Star/Bill Sinden A sign cautions people to stay out of a stream that runs west from White Oaks Road through the north end of Sawyer-Ludwig Park.2.7

Freightliner to sell American LaFrance Freightliner said Sept. 7 it intends to divest its American LaFrance fire and emergency services manufacturing unit.2.7

As we view those events unfolding in New Orleans and the surrounding areas, many of us wonder what is real and what is media hype.2.7

Eighteen sediment samples from across the New Orleans area were collected by the Environmental ... In the event contact occurs, EPA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) strongly advise the use of soap and water, if available, to clean the exposed areas, and the removal of contaminated clothing.2.7

As Gas Prices continue to be a problem The River/97.3 wants to help you save money and save gas! ... In the Showroom: Consider the Alternatives Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) operate on alternative fuels, such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, electricity, and others designated by the DOE.3.2

Public health groups asked a federal appeals court to cancel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval of Idaho farmers' burning stubble off agricultural fields, arguing that the agency failed to consider ...2.7

St. Louis - Saving money and energy this year can be as simple as the twist of an ENERGY STAR -qualified compact fluorescent light bulb .3.1

A federal judge has refused to overturn the convictions against McWane Incorporated and three of its executives stemming from illegal dumping into Avondale Creek in Jefferson County.4.3

Scientists are calling it a prescription drug dilemma with potentially damaging side effects.2.7

The following is a list of upcoming seminars and training courses offered in the Tri-State: OSHA TRAINING: The West Virginia Small Business Development Center and the West Virginia Division of Labor will offer ...3.1

There was a time when Navajos welcomed uranium mining. It brought good jobs to people left to ... Environmental Protection Agency was in the area four years ago when it tested the hogan for radiation.2.7

The Internal Revenue Service, in response to the continued shortages of diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Katrina, will extend the penalty relief when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the highway.2.7

Jimmy Sewell Recent undercover operations to catch unlicensed contractors performing Heating, ... Before this legislation, there were no requirements for technicians to perform HVAC repair in Texas other than an EPA (U.2.7

For the Morris family, it would be a weekend of community service, a time to lend a hand -- and a word -- to uphold convictions.2.7

Sixteen of the top 25 sources of mercury dropped into the lake are coal-fired power plants, according to the study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration .2.7

Hundreds of tons of contaminated waste rock from an old zinc mine are perched above the Eagle River below the old town of Gilman.2.7

MILFORD The members of the Milford Police Department have been looking forward to January for a long time, because thats when they should finally move out of the dilapidated ex-motel that has been their home ...3.1