Black Diamond Coal Mine Agrees to Permanent Closure
Litigation settlement with Puget Soundkeeper will end seven years of illegal water pollution activities at …
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No new coal mining in Washington State
Soundkeeper submitted comments from our members opposing the proposed re-opening of the John Henry Coal Mine in Black Diamond.
BNSF required to clean up coal train pollution
SEATTLE, WA – BNSF Railway (BNSF) will be forced to pay for the cleanup of Pacific Northwest waterways that were polluted for decades by coal or petroleum coke (“petcoke”) emitted from their open-topped train cars.
BNSF Railway required to address coal train pollution
A coalition of environmental organizations and BNSF Railway (BNSF) have reached an agreement in principle that will ensure that BNSF starts to clean up and prevent pollution from their coal trains.
The agreement, which is expected to be finalized as a legally enforceable consent decree court order in the next 60 days, will put on hold the ongoing trial until a final agreement is reached, and includes several requirements that will protect the health of Washington’s waterways.
Court rules that coal dust case should go to trial
This is a win for those that work, live and recreate in the Columbia River, Puget Sound, Spokane River, and other Washington waterways that have been polluted by the dust of passing coal trains for decades.
Major win for conservation groups in coal dust case against BNSF
This morning the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied a motion to dismiss in its entirety, allowing a Clean Water Act lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company to proceed for coal dust contamination of U.S. waterways.
Major Victory: Coal Dust Case Advances
Court gives green light for water pollution lawsuit to proceed, major implications for coal shipper.
Coal Exports Organizing Event and Scoping Workshop
by Robin Everett Organizing Representative www.coalfreewashington.org http://www.facebook.com/CoalFreeWA We have been hearing a lot lately about …
BNSF Railways, Coal Shippers Sued in Federal Court for Water Contamination Violations
Today, the Sierra Club and its partners filed suit against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and several coal companies for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
BNSF Railway, coal shippers receive notice of intent to sue for coal contamination in waterways
Today, the Sierra Club and its partners sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and several coal companies for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.