Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here’s why there is so much smoke
Strong winds high up in the atmosphere can transport smoke long distances and it’s common for large, violent fires to create unhealthy conditions hundreds of miles away from where forests are burning.
EPA rule limits emissions polluting downwind areas
(AP File Photo) WASHINGTON — A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can’t control. Nearly two dozen states will have to cut harmful industrial emissions of nitrogen oxide and other pollutants to […]
Kohler to pay $20M penalty for California engine emissions
Kohler Co. has agreed to pay a $20 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that emissions from its small spark-ignition engines violated the Clean Air Act and California law.
DNR board to adopt air pollution rules after 4-year delay
After four years and a lawsuit, the state Department of Natural Resources is finally ready to adopt federal air pollution standards.
Court refuses request to review Enbridge hearing decision
A state appeals court has refused to order a judicial review of a state Department of Natural Resources' decision to issue Enbridge Energy an air pollution permit.
Environmental groups sue DNR over air standards (UPDATE)
Two environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Wisconsin pollution regulators of failing to update the state's air quality standards to reflect tighter federal restrictions.
Attorney General’s office nets $50K for air pollution violations
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. will pay $50,000 in forfeitures and penalties for air pollution violations from a plant in Kenosha County, according to a news release from the state Attorney General’s office.
Co. ordered to pay fines for air pollution at Marshfield facility
A Madison-based company will pay $80,000 in forfeitures and court costs for violating Wisconsin air pollution laws at a hydraulic fracturing and sand processing facility in Marshfield.
Wis. DOJ nets $200K settlement for air pollution violations
Graymont LLC, a limestone processing facility in Superior, recently agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of air pollution control permits and Wisconsin air pollution laws.
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- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
- Wisconsin prison inmate pleads not guilty to killing cellmate
- Waukesha man sentenced to 30 years for Sex Trafficking
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