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U.S. Steel Agrees to $42 Million Settlement for Violating Federal Clean Air Laws

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – U.S. Steel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused the company of violating federal clean air laws. The lawsuit, filed by environmental groups Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and the Allegheny County Health Department, alleged that the Pittsburgh-based company operated plants without desulfurization controls for over three months, resulting in the release of sulfurous gas into nearby towns. The settlement, which is now being reviewed by a federal judge, includes provisions for $37 million worth of improvements to U.S. Steel’s pollution control and plant reliability systems at its Mon Valley Works … Read more

Michigan’s Groundbreaking Clean Energy Legislation Ushers in a New Era of Renewable Power and Environmental Protection

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills aimed at transforming the state’s energy generation methods and protecting the environment for future generations. The legislation, known as the “MI Healthy Climate Plan”, sets targets for increasing renewable energy sources and phasing out coal plants. The Michigan Environmental Council, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental conservation, has praised the new climate laws. According to Beau Brockett, the communications manager for the Michigan Environmental Council, the state has come a long way in a short time. He reflects on the fact … Read more

Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Against Federal Body Over Tijuana Sewage Crisis: Citizens Seek Accountability for Clean Water Act Violations

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SAN DIEGO, CA – Local environmental groups in San Diego are considering legal action against the federal organization responsible for overseeing water treatment infrastructure that contributes to the ongoing sewage crisis in Tijuana. San Diego Coastkeeper and the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation have issued a joint notice of intent to sue the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the facility’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit. In their 24-page letter, the nonprofits state that they will proceed with the lawsuit if the IBWC fails to address these … Read more