Chemical spill in W.Virginia creates potable water shortage

Jan 13, 2014 Charleston, W.Va– The chemical spillage that occurred on Thursday, 9th Jan 2014 has created a major environmental crisis, with a shortage of potable water. The chemical 4 methyl cyclohexane methanol spilled into the Elk river that supplies potable water to Charleston, which has made the water too toxic for even washing or … Read more

Shell Oil Spill in Nigeria could be the worst spill in a decade

Dec 22, 2011, Lagos– A large oil spill from Shell’s Bonga oil field, which is about 75 miles off the coast of Nigeria,  is reportedly the worst such spill reported in a decade, say news reports. Reports vary of how large the spill is, from some reports saying it has affected 115 miles of ocean … Read more

Du Pont fined $750,000 by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Dec 12, 2011, Washington DC– It appears that DuPont may be fined $750,000 by the The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, says a report published by WDEL. The fine is for more than 60 violations of safety and environmental standards at a facility near the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Apparently some hazardous substances were improperly … Read more