Waste

Accident Declared: Jury Exonerates Driver in Fatal Truck Incident at Bradford Waste Site

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BRADFORD, England — A jury concluded that the death of a man struck by a reversing truck at a waste management facility was an accident. James Tabiri, 57, died on August 10, 2023, at the Biffa site located on Peace Street, according to testimony presented at the city’s coroner’s court. The inquest, which lasted three days and wrapped up on July 9, determined that Mr. Tabiri’s death was unintentional. During the proceedings, jurors learned that he had been wearing earbuds and was focused on a clocking card in his hand at the time of the … Read more

Texas Refinery Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Polluting LA Waterways with Industrial Waste

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Los Angeles, California — A Texas-based oil refinery, Phillips 66, is under legal scrutiny following allegations of dumping excessive industrial wastewater into the municipal sewer system of Los Angeles County, an act that could have severe environmental repercussions. A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted Phillips 66, charging that the company violated the Clean Water Act by releasing hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater that far exceeded legal limits. In one instance in November 2020, the Carson refinery is accused of discharging 310,000 gallons of wastewater containing an alarming 64,000 pounds of … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi for Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, California — Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing a new lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County, which accuses the beverage giants of contributing significantly to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these companies are responsible for environmental harm due to their production and marketing strategies that promote single-use plastics. The lawsuit points out the severe environmental impacts that plastic waste has caused in local ecosystems, particularly in waterways where plastic accumulates and affects marine life. Los Angeles County is seeking to hold these corporations accountable for their role in this ongoing pollution crisis. According … Read more

Los Angeles County Takes Legal Action Against Coca-Cola and Pepsi Over Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste

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Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County has initiated a legal battle against beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing the companies of significantly contributing to plastic pollution. The county alleges that these corporations have not adequately addressed the environmental damage caused by their plastic packaging waste. Filed in the state Superior Court, the lawsuit demands that both companies pay to remediate the harm their plastic products have inflicted on the environment. According to the complaint, the mass production and disposal of plastic bottles and wrappers, much of which ends up littering oceans, rivers, and urban … Read more