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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What to Know About Philly’s Tap Water After Chemical Spill
A chemical spill, known as PFOA, has recently made its way into Philadelphia’s municipal water supply. As a result, residents throughout the city are urged to be aware of the potential risks and health impacts associated with the chemical. PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, is a man-made chemical used primarily in the production of Teflon and… Continue reading What to Know About Philly’s Tap Water After Chemical Spill
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