Wisconsin environmental regulators settle wastewater lawsuit with large dairy farm
One of Wisconsin's largest dairy operations has reached a settlement with state environmental regulators to that calls for the company to eventually stop spreading liquid manure in exchange for avoiding groundwater monitoring requirements.
Attorney General Kaul joins coalition sounding alarm over pervasive plastic microfiber pollution, Calls on EPA to protect public health
Research reflects that the consumption and inhalation of microplastic and microfibers can be associated with hormonal cancers, reproductive problems including infertility, metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity, asthma, and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.
After lawsuits, new PFAS standards to take effect
Wisconsin Republicans will allow regulations Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration developed to control pollution from a group of chemicals known as PFAS to take effect, a spokesman for the lawmaker who controls the Legislature's rules committee said Monday.
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.
Senate to vote on bill streamlining pollution credits system
The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to approve a bill designed to bolster and streamline the state's pollution credit-trading system.
State, 3M reach fine-free pollution settlement (UPDATE)
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has settled a pollution case with 3M that won't require the company to pay any fines, which critics say will only encourage companies to ignore environmental regulations.
Environmentalists challenge DNR sand mine pollution findings
A new Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources draft report wrongly concludes that sand mining operations don't produce fine dust particles and shouldn't impact human health, an environmental advocacy group contends.
Environmentalists balk at Walker carbon limits lawsuit
Environmentalists balked Friday at Republican Gov. Scott Walker's plans to sue the federal government over new limits on power plants' carbon emissions, saying the governor is ignoring climate change and simply wants to show he opposes government regulation as he mulls a presidential bid.
Ex-pipeline worker pleads guilty to violations
A former employee of Shell Pipeline Co. pleaded guilty Wednesday to safety violations in a jet fuel leak at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee that cost millions of dollars to clean up.
Ex-gas station owner ordered to pay for soil contamination
A former gas station owner has been ordered to pay $10,885.70 in forfeitures, court costs and attorneys' fees for a judgment filed against him last week over soil contamination.
DOJ announces resolution of environmental violations case
An animal rendering company in the town of Medina will pay $27,500 in forfeitures and penalties for environmental violations, according to a news release from the state attorney general’s office.
AG’s office settles with Grassland Dairy over pollution violations
Grassland Dairy Products Inc. has been ordered to pay a $300,000 penalty to Wisconsin for violating state water pollution laws.
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