Todayis Thursday, 11 Mar 2010
   

Authority looks into pollution insurance

By Norma Engelberg Even though the plume of benzene contamination found under western edge of the Woodland Station development site is considered as a low to moderate risk, the... READMORE

Family claims refinery worker died from benzene exposure at local plant

By Kelly HolleranThe family of a deceased refinery worker has filed suit against Chevron USA, alleging the man was wrongfully exposed to benzene and other toxic chemicals at the plant... READMORE

EPA sued over lack of oil-gas rules

By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe / Staff Writer North Texas residents could breathe cleaner air, depending on the outcome of a lawsuit filed against the Environmental Protection Agency this month. Environmental groups... READMORE

MLGW finds trace amounts of benzene in tap water

Memphis Business Journal Water testing by Memphis Light, Gas & Water revealed trace amounts of benzene and other compounds in tap water that originated from the Allen Water Pumping Station... READMORE

Arizona couple files Texas suit for benzene exposure at Illinois work sites

By Michelle Massey, Texarkana Bureau MARSHALL -- Working for 17 years as a mechanic and maintenance worker, Brian Foray claims he was exposed to dangerous levels of benzene. Twelve years since... READMORE

E.P.A. Limits the Benzene in Gasoline by 2011

By FELICITY BARRINGERPublished: February 10, 2007WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 — The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring significant reductions in the amount of cancer-causing benzene and other toxic hydrocarbon gases in gasoline... READMORE

Drink makers settle benzene lawsuit

By LIBBY QUAIDTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON -- Two soft drink companies have stopped using ingredients that can form cancer-causing benzene, according to a proposed lawsuit settlement.Parents sued Atlanta-based In Zone Brands... READMORE
100%
-
+
9
Show options