Environmental violations include the improper disposal of waste, emissions of toxic substances, and illegal exploitation of natural resources. These practices can lead to significant environmental damage, including pollution of air and water, destruction of habitats, and loss of biodiversity. The repercussions are long-lasting, affecting the health of local communities, reducing the quality of natural resources, and contributing to global environmental crises like climate change.
$1.1 MILLION: THE PRICE OF POISONING A DECADE OF AIR TL;DR The Facts: Anchor Glass Container Corporation, a major glass manufacturer, was caught in systemic violation of the federal Clean Air Act across multiple facilities in New York, Georgia, Florida,…
The Price of Poison TL;DR THE FACTS: Waste Corporation of Kansas, LLC, a Delaware-based company, was cited by the EPA for multiple violations of the federal Clean Air Act at its Oak Grove Landfill in Arcadia, Kansas. THE MISCONDUCT: The…
U.S. Minerals, Inc: A Case Study in Corporate Negligence TL;DR U.S. Minerals, Inc. was caught by the Environmental Protection Agency violating the federal Clean Water Act at its Kansas facility. The company processes coal slag and allowed this industrial waste…
(TL;DR): Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. endangered its workers and the community in Sherman, Texas, by neglecting critical safety protocols for handling over 10,000 pounds of hazardous anhydrous ammonia. An accidental chemical release of this highly toxic compound triggered an investigation…
Sappington Crude Oil: A Weak Fine for Risking Michigan’s Drinking Water TL;DR The Facts: Sappington Crude Oil, operating in West Branch, Michigan, was cited by the EPA for violating the Safe Drinking Water Act. They repeatedly exceeded the maximum legal…
The Price of Poison: Mizumo Auto’s $7 Violation TL;DR California-based Mizumo Auto was caught selling 1,609 illegal “defeat devices” designed to disable vehicle emission control systems. These devices, known as EGR delete kits, were sold between January 2019 and September…
Environmental Crime • Kankakee, Illinois 19 Days. 18,640 Pounds. Nobody Warned You. EvilCorporations.com • CERCLA-05-2024-0005 / EPCRA-05-2024-0013 • 10 min read TL;DR Kensing, LLC, operating an industrial facility at 2525 S. Kensington Road in Kankakee, Illinois, leaked 18,640 pounds of…
SYSTEM FAILURE AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TL;DR The University of Maryland – College Park, a major state university, was caught systematically violating hazardous waste laws for at least four years (2021-2024). Violations included failing to conduct mandatory weekly inspections of…
Environmental Enforcement • Jackson, Mississippi The $3,631 Permission Slip to Endanger a City’s Water Jaxon Energy stored 1.8 million gallons of oil 10 minutes from downtown Jackson with no working containment system, no spill plan worth the paper it was…
Environmental Crime · Clean Air Act · Defeat Devices · Hagerstown, MD Is Your Neighbor’s “Performance” Truck Killing You?Blame Moser’s Repair & Performance. EvilCorporations.com Investigative Desk · Source: U.S. EPA Region 3 Consent Agreement & Final Order, Filed April 23,…