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Montana July 3, 2023

Cleanup crews in Montana roll up globs of asphalt binder following train derailment in Yellowstone River

Efforts to clean up Montana's Yellowstone River have begun after a train derailed off a collapsed bridge and spilled liquid asphalt and molten sulfur into the water.

Germany July 3, 2023

Germany accuses Poland of continuing to dump pollutants after killing thousands of fish last summer

Germany accused Poland of continuing to pollute the Ode River after killing thousands of fish last summer. The Ode River runs between Germany and Poland.

New York July 3, 2023

10 states plan to sue US Environmental Protection Agency over standards for residential wood-burning stoves

Ten attorney generals from states across the U.S. plan to sue the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the standards for residential wood-burning stoves.

New Mexico June 30, 2023

New Mexico regulators fine Texas-based oil producer over $40M for burning excessive amounts of natural gas

Regulators in New Mexico fined a Texas-based oil company over $40 million for burning large amounts of natural gas. The burning caused excessive emissions.

New York June 29, 2023

Canada wildfire smoke raises health risks among Black, poorer residents in the US

Canada’s wildfire smoke is spreading to areas already exposed to industrial pollution, exacerbating health risks among the poor and Black communities that reside there.

Air June 29, 2023

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Europe skies

Canadian wildfire smoke has crossed over the Atlantic Ocean and reached southwestern Europe. A NASA satellite image taken Monday showed the plume over Portugal and Spain.

West Virginia June 23, 2023

West Virginia gas plant to pay $1.9M for Ohio River pollution

Messer LLC has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle accusations that it violated the Clean Water Act by dumping metallic waste into the Ohio River.

Climate Change June 20, 2023

Watchdog hits John Kerry with science ethics complaint over climate change deaths claim

Climate Envoy John Kerry was hit Tuesday with a formal complaint alleging he federal scientific integrity policies when he stated carbon emissions kill 15 million people per year.

Weather June 9, 2023

5 best apps to measure air quality

Canadian wildfires have caused changes in air quality. These apps can help track and monitor where the best air quality is for precautionary measures.

Canada June 8, 2023

US National Weather Service warns smoky haze likely to persist for days across the US, Canada

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the thick, hazardous haze effecting millions of people in Canada and the United States will be here until the winds shifts.

Florida June 6, 2023

US delays ‘forever chemical’ trial against 3M

A U.S. judge has granted a delay of a trial against 3M over PFAS, or “forever chemicals," after a Florida city and the conglomerate said they were near a settlement agreement.