Thousands of the nation’s largest water polluters are outside the Clean Water Act’s reach because the Supreme Court has left uncertain which waterways are protected by that law, according to interviews with regulators.
As a result, some businesses are declaring that the law no longer applies to them. And pollution rates are rising.
Companies that have spilled oil, [...]
Thousands of the nation’s largest water polluters are outside the Clean Water Act’s reach because the Supreme Court has left uncertain which waterways are protected by that law, according to interviews with regulators.
As a result, some businesses are declaring that the law no longer applies to them. And pollution rates are rising.
Companies that have spilled oil, [...]
Protesters who take to the streets during the 2010 Olympic Games will not be interrupted by authorities so long as the demonstrations remain “peaceful” and law-abiding, the head of the Games’ integrated security unit said.
In fact, police are working to establish special “free-speech” zones in the city, similar to what was done in Quebec City during [...]
