A new lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged that the Norfolk Southern Railway Company violated the Clean Water Act with a “catastrophic” accident in East Palestine, Ohio, on June 6, 2019, that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of fuel into the Mahoning River. The railway company is accused of failing… Continue reading Norfolk Southern Violated the Clean Water Act in East Palestine Disaster, DOJ Lawsuit Alleges
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Clean energy investments may close 2022 hitting new heights, setting stage for lofty 2023
Clean energy investments are at an all-time high as countries around the world look for ways to make their energy economies more sustainable. According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total global investments in clean energy are expected to reach $541 billion by 2022. This figure includes both public and private sector… Continue reading Clean energy investments may close 2022 hitting new heights, setting stage for lofty 2023
Why the Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill in Kansas Is So Hard to Clean Up
In November 2019, a pipeline owned by TransCanada Corporation spilled over 383,000 gallons of oil in northeastern Kansas – making it the third-largest oil spill in the state’s history. The Keystone Pipeline, an underground crude oil pipeline, is one of the largest of its kind and runs from Alberta, Canada to Texas. The spill happened… Continue reading Why the Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill in Kansas Is So Hard to Clean Up