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Oil CEO Admits Quart-by-Quart Oil Spills Are Happening Continually, and On a Daily Basis into America’s Precious Water Supplies

(EnviroNews DC News Bureau) - In our extended coverage with this enigmatic and lifelong oilman and "downhole" expert, we explore the topic of quart by quart oil spills into the environment. The fossil fuel CEO, who in his own words said he wanted to "take the opportunity to clear ...

North American Oil and Gas CEO Comes Out Against Fracking: “Governor Cuomo, Please Don’t Do It!”

(EnviroNews DC News Bureau) - From deep within the frozen heart of oil and gas turf, we bring you a story so sensitive that even our reporter remains anonymous, at least for now. In this exclusive report we listen to the words of a lifelong oil industry worker and ...

Yet Another Nighttime Burn-off at Good Ol’ Holly Refinery – Holly Nabbed Again by Neighborhood Citizen Journalists

(EnviroNews Utah via Community Watch Blog) - Holly Frontier aka Holly Refinery has come under scrutiny as of late -- The reason: the company's proposed operational and pollution expansion. Many local observers claim that Holly has consistently been the most irresponsible operator on "Refinery Row" in South Davis County. ...

Geneva Steel Highlighted for Link to 100% Increase in Pulmonary/Cardiovascular Hospitalization Rates

(EnviroNews Utah) — Salt Lake City — Geneva Steel is highlighted for its link to a 100% increase in pulmonary/cardiovascular hospitalization rates in Utah County during the 5 year period after it opened by Dr. Howie Garber, and emergency room physician.

Dr. Ellie Brownstein Delivers a Letter to the Governor Regarding What Utah Physicians Deemed as an Air Pollution “Public Health Emergency”

(EnviroNews Utah) - In a press conference of unparalleled environmental magnitude on Capitol Hill yesterday, a group of prominent physicians including former Utah Medical Association President Cris Cowley took the podium in front of local news media in what they deemed as an air pollution "public health emergency". At ...

Study: Increase in Particulate Pollution of Just 10 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter Increases The Risk of Heart Attack by 8%

(EnviroNews Utah) — Dr. Brent Muhlestein of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE) discusses the results of a UPHE study that reveals that just a small increase in air pollution can have a significant increase in heart attack.

Physicians Group Declares Public Health Emergency Over Utah’s Deadly Air Pollution — Pediatrician: ‘It’s as if we’re all smokers’

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Dr. Kirtly Jones Reveals the Damage Caused to Fetuses and Young Children by Elevated Air Pollution

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Nighttime Tesoro Refinery Bypass Caught on Tape by EnviroNews Utah on “RED AIR” Day

(EnviroNews Utah) - Although Utah's infamous "RED AIR DAY" warning signs have been mysteriously out of commission through one of the most hazardous air pollution streaks in modern history, Utah's citizens are no strangers to what is asked of them when the pollution get's bad. Everyone knows that they ...

Tim Wagner, Public Lands Specialist for the Sierra Club, Puts Utah Governor Gary Herbert on Blast for Engaging in a “REAL Land Grab”

(EnviroNews Utah) - Tim Wagner, Public Lands Specialist for the Sierra Club, took the podium at the HEAL Utah-sponsored "Clean Energy Now Rally" at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah last week. The topic of his speech was what he referred to as an attempt at a ...

William Anderson, Tribal Chairman of the Moapa Paiutes, Speaks to the Death and Destruction Caused By the Coal Plant on Their Land, and Reveals Their Huge Solar Project

(EnviroNews Nevada) - On a cold and gloomy day in Salt Lake City a hoard of protestors gathered outside of the Gary Herbert Energy Summit to detest an array of what they deemed to be failed energy policy and industrial polluter giveaways. Amongst the array of speakers was one ...

Joan Gregory, Chairwoman of Peaceful Uprising Detests Dirty Tar Sands Development at the Clean Energy Now Rally in Salt Lake City

(EnviroNews Utah) - Joan Gregory is no stranger to environmental activism. She told her story to EnviroNews Utah last year after being arrested in Washington DC for singing in the halls of Congress over mountain top removal on the East Coast. Her mission this time around: Speaking out at ...

Dr. Claron D. Aldridge, MD Throws Down an Air Pollution Slam Dunk at the Clean Energy Now Rally in Salt Lake City

(EnviroNews Utah) - On a chilly day in Salt Lake City Utah, demonstators gathered in protest of Governor Gary R. Herbert's energy summit. Amongst the multitude of speakers was Dr. Claron D. Aldridge of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment who gave an energetic sermon-like speech in regards ...

Raw Milk Farmer Rebukes Whole Foods for Their Lack-Luster Performance on Prop 37 and Sends a Strong Message to Michelle Obama

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Gary Cox of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund Explains How Family Farmers Are Battling to Protect Their Homes from Federal Raids and Government “Goon-Squads”

(EnviroNews California) - On a post-election weekend Environews California visited the Weston A. Price Foundation's annual "Wise Traditions" conference near San Jose. Attended by a large crowd of organic farmers and raw-food and healthy-lifestyle enthusiasts, the mood was one of somber indignation in the wake of California's failed Prop ...