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Map Displays Five Years of Oil Pipeline Spills

Jun 22, 2015 by Amanda Starbuck

On June 14, a natural gas pipeline ruptured and burst into flames near Cuero, Texas, releasing an estimated 165,000 pounds of toxic volatile organic compounds into the air. Nearby residents evacuated their homes, but no one was injured. Still, the accident serves as another reminder of the dangers of transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials.

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Poll Shows Small Business Owners Support Stronger Toxic Chemical Standards

Nov 14, 2012 by Katie Greenhaw

According to a recent poll from the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), a large majority of small business owners support stronger regulation of toxic chemicals. The results of the survey highlight the overwhelming backing for controlling these chemicals, with most small business owners voicing support for enhanced regulation and disclosure of toxic substances.

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The Clean Water Act: 40 Years Later

Aug 7, 2012 by

I have two birthdays on my calendar circled with a big red marker this year. One is for my daughter, who just turned one, and the other is October 18^th. That’s the day one of my closest friends turns 40. And while getting over the hill is a bittersweet bon anniversaire for most, this one is special. Because this is the day when The Clean Water Act marks its 40^th anniversary. (By Alexandra Cousteau, originally posted on National Geographic's blog, Water Currents, on August 2, 2012)

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Clean Water Plan through Online Forum

Aug 7, 2009 by Brian Turnbaugh*

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the first step in implementing Administrator Lisa Jackson's call for greater transparency and improved enforcement of EPA's clean water programs. To gather ideas for its nascent Clean Water Enforcement Action Plan, the agency is accepting comments from the public through a new online forum on EPA's blog.

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TAKE ACTION – Tell Congress to Force Disclosure of Toxic Drilling Chemicals

Aug 5, 2009 by Brian Turnbaugh*

A controversial natural gas drilling technique is suspected of contaminating drinking water across the country, but more research cannot be done because the drilling companies won't disclose what toxic chemicals they are pumping into the ground. Congress is now considering legislation that would force drillers to disclose what chemicals they are using, but it needs our support against Big Oil and Gas.

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