Tag: Environmental Pollution

15 years ago on April 20, BP's Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, spilling 134 million gallons of oil off the coast of Louisiana. This marked the largest oil spill in the country's history, causing devastation...

Uncovering the Devastating Impact of Hazardous Waste in a Small Pennsylvania TownYukon, Pennsylvania - A picturesque town nestled in the western Pennsylvania countryside, is the unlikely setting for a hazardous waste landfill that has...

A recent study has exposed alarming levels of toxic metal pollution in wildfire suppressants used in the United States, with concentrations exceeding regulatory limits for drinking water by up to 2,880 times. This revelation...

Chemours Chemical Plant's 25-Year Pollution of West Virginia Water With PFAS - Lawsuit DetailsA recent lawsuit has exposed the ongoing pollution of West Virginia waters by a Chemours chemical plant, with toxic PFAS “forever...

Study Reveals Radium Contamination in Pennsylvania Freshwater MusselsFreshwater mussels in Pennsylvania are facing a new threat that could have far-reaching implications for public health and the ecosystem. A recent study conducted by scientists at...

Philadelphia Refinery Closure: Pollution Concerns Still PresentWhen the South Philadelphia refinery closed due to a catastrophic explosion in 2019, after operating for 160 years, many saw it as the end of a major source...

**Philadelphia Refinery Closure: Pollution Concerns 5 Years Later**In 2019, a catastrophic explosion led to the permanent closure of the South Philadelphia refinery, ending its 160-year operation and sparking hope among residents and environmentalists for...