petrochemicals

California introduces rule to end fracking in the state

The proposed regulation will phase out fracking in the light of increasing public concern about the practice and its contribution…

9 months ago

Permeable pavements could reduce coho-killing tire pollutants

A returning Coho Salmon at the Suquamish Tribe's Grovers Creek Hatchery in Poulsbo, WA. Photo by K. King, USFWS. [...]…

10 months ago

EPA Plans Rulemaking on Tire Chemical 6PPD That Pollutes Bodies of Water

Action triggered by petition concerning indirect impact on salmon habitats EPA officials say a chemical used in tire production reacts…

1 year ago

Pope Francis: ‘Irresponsible’ Western Lifestyles Push the World to ‘the Breaking Point’ on Climate

The 86-year-old leader of the 1.3 billion-member Catholic Church bluntly urges more aggressive action to curb emissions at the next…

1 year ago

Navy Reprimands Red Hill Leaders 2 Years After Fuel Spills

Photo: Rear Adm. Timothy Kott, former commander of Navy Region Hawaii, has already retired. Under his leadership, there were no…

1 year ago