It was a year ago today when a massive fire at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, California, sent toxic smoke billowing into the air about … Chevron 2012 Refinery Fire in Richmond, CA; 200 Arrested at ProtestRead more
Pollution
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London Fog Turns Deadly
Schools are keeping students indoors at recess and the elderly and officials are warning those with lung and heart conditions against strenuous outdoor activity. While … London Fog Turns DeadlyRead more
Posted inHealth / Pollution
Air Pollution Tied to Birth Defects
Exposure in the first two months of pregnancy to air pollution from traffic sharply increases the risk for birth defects, a new study has found. … Air Pollution Tied to Birth DefectsRead more
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Exxon Pressures Arkansas TV Stations To Ban Critical Ad Following Mayflower Tar Sands Spill
Contact: Molly Haigh, 907-750-1999, molly@fitzgibbonmedia.com Exxon Pressures Arkansas TV Stations To Ban Critical Ad Following Mayflower Tar Sands Spill Amidst reports of media intimidation at … Exxon Pressures Arkansas TV Stations To Ban Critical Ad Following Mayflower Tar Sands SpillRead more
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Human energy against Chevron
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Posted inDairy / Pollution
Hormones in Dairy Wastewater Persist for Years
A new study has found that wastewater from large dairy farms contains notable concentrations of estrogenic hormones that, instead of breaking down, can persist for … Hormones in Dairy Wastewater Persist for YearsRead more
Posted inOil / Pollution / Spill
Largest Criminal Fine in US
BP has agreed to pay a historic $4.5 billion criminal fine over a six-year period, after pleading guilty to 11 felony counts and criminal charges … Largest Criminal Fine in USRead more
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Gulf oil slick comes from device used in 2010 spill
An undersea camera confirms that an oil slick discovered in the Gulf of Mexico came from a 100-ton device on the seafloor that BP had … Gulf oil slick comes from device used in 2010 spillRead more
Posted inHealth / Pollution / ToMl / Transportation
Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During Infancy
Researchers have known for many years that air pollution harms health and kills. In 2006, the World Health Organization estimated that globally, two million people … Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During InfancyRead more