UNIV. OF KANSAS: Enters EPA Accord on Hazardous Waste Violations

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — September 29, 2008 — The University of Kansas (KU) will pay a $39,431 civil penalty and spend at least $41,585 in additional funds on training and documentation improvements to settle allegations related to improper handling of…

DUKE ENERGY: Disputes on Global Warming Suit in N.Y. Continue

Duke Energy Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cinergy Corp., continues to be named as a defendant in a public nuisance lawsuit for alleged contribution to global warming.

In July 2004, the states of Connecticut, New York, California, Iowa, New Jersey, Rhode Island,…