air pollution

Report Shows Increased Air Pollution in St. Louis Region — But Long-Term Trend Still Improving

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:01:00 +0000

A report released today by the American Lung Association shows that air pollution in the St. Louis region has recently increased.

The annual report ranks the St. Louis area 12th worst among U.S. metropolitan regions for particulate pollution and 25th for ground-level ozone, the main component of smog.

Susannah Fuchs is the Senior Director of Environmental Health for the American Lung Association’s Plains-Gulf Region, which includes Missouri.

New Construction At Bridgeton Landfill Could Mean More Smelly Fumes

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:14:09 +0000

The company that owns the Bridgeton Landfill is gearing up for the next phase of an effort to control an underground fire that has been burning at the site for more than two years.

Starting on Monday, Republic Services will begin excavating sections of the landfill to remove underground concrete pipes.

Advocacy Groups Warn Of Landfill Fire Risks In Bridgeton

Véronique LaCapra — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:22:59 +0000

At St. Louis Gas Stations, Fume-Reducing Nozzles Get (Rid Of) The 'Boot'

Véronique LaCapra — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:37:22 +0000

Court vacates EPA rule limiting cross-state power plant pollution

Véronique LaCapra — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:42:38 +0000

Updated 4 p.m.

A federal appeals court has vacated an EPA rule that would have limited the amount of power plant pollution that drifts across state lines. The impact of the ruling by the three-judge panel will be felt in Missouri.

The EPA passed the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule last summer.