Hurricane Harvey’s flood waters have washed in massive amounts of pollution, causing environmental concern across the state of Texas. The Houston metro area has more than a dozen Superfund sites. A Superfund site is land that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and has been identified by the EPA as a candidate for cleanup because
The proposed 600-mile long Atlantic Coast Pipeline is planned to be positioned across the road from Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Many members of the community are concerned for the safety of the high school due to the incineration zone stretching into the school parking lot. The incineration zone, or blast zone, is a high consequence area
The city of Saratoga Springs may use the power of eminent domain to acquire private property along Geyser Road for the construction of a new walking and biking trail. The city must seize a half-acre of private property to complete the project. The impacted homeowners will lose privacy and landscaping that has sentimental value. Many
Sewage smell permeates private residences in the South Haven subdivision of Denham Springs. A wastewater treatment facility is tucked behind homes, but that doesn’t stop the foul odors from dispersing throughout the entire neighborhood. The wastewater treatment facility is one of 112 facilities owned and operated by Mo-Dad Utilities. A fence surrounds the Mo-Dad facility
