The blowout of the Transocean oil rig on April 20, 2010, had a big impact on workers, wildlife and the tourist industry of the surrounding areas. The offshore accident left so much damage in its wake that of course it will take time for all of the legal matters...
Month: February 2013
Atlanta-based global chemicals company settles claims with the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency is charged with protecting our natural environment as well as the health of those who enjoy its resources. By enacting legislation that regulates the use of chemicals the EPA is able to protect our natural resources as well as the...
Atlanta meets old smog limits; recent standards still a problem
Maintaining good air quality in urban areas is not easy. Emissions from motor vehicles, factories, and power plants react to sunlight creating a chemical fog near the surface, a ground level ozone most commonly referred to as smog. In order to help limit smog, the...
Federal court: rainwater levels cannot be regulated by EPA
For the most part, water is a good thing, but it can cause its share of troubles too. The pressure that water puts on creeks and rivers can loosen ground pollutants and cause water contamination. That's what has happened in one out-of-state location where too much...