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Many people understand the environment as a force of nature that cannot favor or disfavor different populations. However, similar to all things on Earth, the environment is subject to human influences. Unfortunately, these influences often tend to lower...
While the extent of China's soil pollution crisis is becoming clearer, the consensus on what to do next is still lacking.The results of the state soil survey earlier this year were damning: 16.1% of sampling points nationwide were in breach of soil quality standards, with farmland suffering the highest failure rate at 19.4%.However, Wang Kairong, Deputy Dean of the School of
By WYATT OLSON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 24, 2021 A unanimous Supreme Court decision Monday allows Guam to pursue its lawsuit seeking to force the Navy to contribute toward the roughly $160 million needed to clean up the toxic Ordot Dump on the island territory. The decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, overturned an appellate ruling that Guam was barred from suing because of a statutory time limit. The case goes back to a lower court where the island will continue litigating the case. “We are thrilled with the Court’s decision in favor of Guam today, which paves the w...
Decades in court: the history of the Ordot dump By Steve Limtiaco View Comments The Ordot dump was recognized as hazardous in the 1980s, but took decades to close. Here are some of the key events related to the dump: -Prior to 1950: The starting date of the dumpsite is unknown, but there is evidence that the site was used by the Japanese as a disposal area during World War II. The U.S. Navy continued using the site as a dump after the liberation of Guam. -1950: Ownership of the site is transferred to the government of Guam. -September 1983: The Ordot dump is placed on the National Priorities ...
The unanimous court restored Guam’s super fund claim against the U.S. Navy At 11:32 am On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed support in a dispute between Guam and the federal government over the cost of cleaning up toxic waste on the island.Chief Justice Clarence Thomas wrote View The case was approved by a unanimous court only four weeks after oral arguments. case, Guam v. United StatesInvolving the territory of Guam, the U.S. Navy is required to share the cost of cleaning up Ordot Dump. Ordot Dump is the seat of the Super Fund. The Navy is said to have been dumping toxic waste for decad...