Youngstown earthquake hearing reveals public anger, few answers
"This is a dog-and-pony show," said a dissatisfied resident, among hundreds at a public hearing to investigate the city's 4.0 earthquake on New Year's Eve.
Pollution rule impeded by federal court
The regulation is intended to reduce, in 27 states, pollution that plays a large factor in unhealthy air downwind.
Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution
In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.
Wind industry blows off worker safety
The wind industry has an ongoing situation that needs to be remedied; they have fallen short on worker safety.
New bill would open the way to cleaner ports
Members of Congress are stepping up the fight to overturn a longstanding roadblock to cleaning up air pollution affecting some 87 million people living near major U.S. ports.
GOP sets oil pipeline as condition for payroll tax cut for workers
Republicans are holding payroll tax cuts hostage to their scheme to approve an environmentally devastating oil pipeline extension.
Poisoned water, endangered turtles: the shell-shocking effects of fracking
On Dec. 8, for the first time, federal environmental experts linked underground water pollution with fracking,
Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen
Apparently, the world could use some sunshades. At least, that is one of the many options being considered.
Environmentalists claim victory in Tar Sands fight
Obama acknowledged that the opposition to the pipeline had played a role in his decision.
