Recreation
Indiana to vote on making hunting and fishing a constitutional right
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Pro-hunting groups say a constitutional amendment is needed to protect cherished traditions, while opponents say it’s unnecessary and could have harmful consequences.
Green Gavel
New York sewage dumper gets fine, probation.
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The chief operator of a municipal wastewater treatment plant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation of the Clean Water Act.
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Asbestos removal threatened residents; contractor fined
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Attempt to cut costs threatened health, according to U.S. Attorney.
Air
Air conditioner thief faces long spell in the cooler
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A heroin addict is convicted of an environmental felony for releasing ozone-damaging chemicals during the theft of commercial air conditioners.
Energy
Wisconsin utility accused of manipulating records to recoup Michigan coal plant costs
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An administrative law judge ruled that the subsidiary of Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group was compensated nearly nine times more than the costs it actually incurred to maintain the Presque Isle plant.
Green Gavel
Recycling scam lands conspirator in the pokey
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He pleaded guilty to defrauding scrap metal brokers by charging them for recycling services that were never provided.
Recreation
Poached Canadian bear, wolf get Wisconsin hunters in hot water
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Boasts on Facebook lead to conviction.
Air
New York judge sentences developer in asbestos case
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Workers uncertified in asbestos removal said they were offered cash to remove the material when a container company refused to dump it.
Green Gavel
Ohio polluter gets four days in jail and $70,000 fine
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Judge also says that the gas and oil well operator has to write articles for three trade journals, explaining why an Ohio law does not provide an exemption for polluting the waterways of the United States.
Energy
Illinois energy company exec imprisoned for cheating federal government
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Sentencing document says solar company fraud was driven by gambling and desire to live in $3 million home.