Army Balks at Compliance with Wisconsin Groundwater Rules

Army Balks at Compliance with Wisconsin Groundwater Rules

The U.S. Army said it will “consider” state environmental regulations but will ultimately base its cleanup of any PFAS contamination at the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant on less-protective federal CERCLA (Superfund) standards. If approved, the draft plan – open...
PFAS Testing Should Be Part of Safer-at-Home Response

PFAS Testing Should Be Part of Safer-at-Home Response

Of the more than 11,000 public drinking water systems tested in Wisconsin, only 90 have been tested for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). These highly toxic chemicals – found in certain firefighting foams and a wide range of consumer products – are...
Louisiana Challenges Toxic Burning, EPA Supports Alternatives

Louisiana Challenges Toxic Burning, EPA Supports Alternatives

NATIONAL — Louisiana is expected to deny renewing a permit for a commercial facility to continue open-burn/open detonation (OB/OD) of hazardous waste, including military munitions, as EPA has recently been supporting shifting away from open-air burning of waste...
Air Pollution Could Worsen Virus Severity

Air Pollution Could Worsen Virus Severity

BY SARA SNEATH | Staff writer, New Orleans Advocate LOUISIANA – Data released by the state Department of Health shows that pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease are playing a major role in the death rate of coronavirus in Louisiana. But a...