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Evacuation Order Lifted at Florida Leaky Phosphate Reservoir

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A mandatory evacuation order near a leaking Florida wastewater reservoir that affected more than 300 homes and additional businesses was lifted Tuesday as officials said the situation was under control. With the deployment of more …

2,100 Leaking Underground Tanks Litter Indiana

The state environmental agency is in the midst of using $4 million in federal money to clean up 28 sites around Indiana with leaking underground storage tanks, although that will barely make a dent in the state’s problem. The state …

BP Asks Judge to Toss Montana Lawsuit Over Cleanup

Lawyers for BP asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss a Montana lawsuit that alleges the oil giant and its subsidiaries collected millions of dollars in insurance money while letting the state foot the bill for cleaning soil and groundwater contaminated …

Australia’s Version of White House a Fire Hazard

Australia’s prime minister is looking for a new home after her official residence was declared a potential fire hazard with a leaking roof that needs replacing. Special Minister of State Gary Gray said in a statement Tuesday that Prime Minister …