Now on the same severity level as the Chernobyl disaster, the Japanese government has upgraded the rating of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis to a Level 7 event on the … Continue reading “Japanese Nuclear Disaster Upgraded to Worst Rating”
Category: Environment
Japan Sets New Radiation Limits for Seafood
After finding radiation levels in the seawater around the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, Japanese officials have issued new standards for radiation levels in seafood. A sample of kounago fish caught last … Continue reading “Japan Sets New Radiation Limits for Seafood”
Federal Judge Denies Additional Payments from Exxon for Valdez Spill
A federal judge for the US District Court for the District of Alaska refused to order Exxon Mobil to pay an additional $92 million in damages from the Exxon Valdez … Continue reading “Federal Judge Denies Additional Payments from Exxon for Valdez Spill”
BP Warned of Problems Before Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Government investigators, lawsuits and a law firm’s internal investigation have revealed a history of problems with maintenance and noncompliance with regulatory requirements at BP facilities at multiple United States locations. … Continue reading “BP Warned of Problems Before Deepwater Horizon Disaster”
Federal Law May Cap BP Oil Spill Damages at $75 million
BP faces liability for one of the worst environmental disasters due to the April 20 accident at at oil rig which is releasing an estimated 200,000 gallons a day into … Continue reading “Federal Law May Cap BP Oil Spill Damages at $75 million”
U.S. District Court Rules Against NYC Green Taxi Laws
U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Crotty ruled that New York City’s attempts to force taxicab owners to buy fuel-efficient hybrid taxicabs were preempted by federal law. While the judge … Continue reading “U.S. District Court Rules Against NYC Green Taxi Laws”
Supreme Court Sides with Navy in Sonar Case
The United States Supreme Court today lifted restrictions on submarine training excercises off the California coast. A lower court had imposed restrictions because of concerns that sonar noise frequencies were … Continue reading “Supreme Court Sides with Navy in Sonar Case”
Lawsuit Filed Over Rule Designed to Protect Polar Bears
The American Petroleum Institute, the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Mining Association and the American Iron and Steel Institute filed a lawsuit last Wednesday … Continue reading “Lawsuit Filed Over Rule Designed to Protect Polar Bears”
EPA Settles Lawsuit with Louisiana Refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency today reached an agreement with a Lake Charles refinery to reduce its pollution emissions. The EPA had filed a lawsuit against Calcasieu Refining Co. for alleged … Continue reading “EPA Settles Lawsuit with Louisiana Refinery”
Lawsuit Filed Regarding Polar Bear Designation as Threatened Species
The state of Alaska filed a lawsuit Monday against the US government regarding its recent designation of polar bears as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The state … Continue reading “Lawsuit Filed Regarding Polar Bear Designation as Threatened Species”
