10. June 2009

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Five dream discoveries – BBC News

Five dream discoveries – BBC NewsThe old adage “I’ll sleep on it” may have some truth in it, after all. A study by researchers at the University of California San Diego has concluded that problems are more likely to be solved after a period of dreamy (rapid eye movement) sleep

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9. June 2009

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Whiting BP cited for high benzene release – WBBM

Whiting BP cited for high benzene release – WBBMWHITING, Ind. (STNG) — For nearly six years, BP’s Whiting, Ind. refinery emitted cancer-causing benzene at its wastewater treatment plant without proper air pollution control equipment, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. BP says

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8. June 2009

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EPA: BP improperly treated benzene at plant – WLS

EPA: BP improperly treated benzene at plant – WLSJune 3, 2009 (WHITING, Ind.) — The federal government says BP emitted nearly 16 times the amount of cancer-causing benzene last year as allowed under the Clean Air Act from its Whiting oil refinery along Lake Michigan. BP spokesman Scott Dean says

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7. June 2009

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BP cited for benzene violations – Post-Tribune

BP cited for benzene violations – Post-TribuneThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cited BP Whiting for violations of the federal Clean Air Act. EPA alleges that for calendar years 2003 through 2008, BP failed to manage and treat benzene waste from the facility as required by the

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6. June 2009

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BP Has a Deal It Hopes We Can’t Refuse: benzene releases and refinery – Huffingtonpost.com

BP Has a Deal It Hopes We Can’t Refuse: benzene releases and refinery – Huffingtonpost.com“Hey, you got a nice business here. It would be a shame if something were to happen to it ” In films and TV, that’s usually what the young toughs or Outfit guys say to the hardworking shopkeeper [...]

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