Tag: plant
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Wisconsin Corn Plant Blast: 2 Employees Convicted in Handling Probe
Federal Jury Convicts Two Senior Employees in Wisconsin Corn Plant Explosion Case In a significant development, a federal jury has found two senior employees of a Wisconsin corn plant guilty of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a tragic corn dust explosion that occurred in 2017. This announcement came from officials at the U.S.…
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Developers call off natural gas plant planned for central New Jersey
Gas Power Plant Project in New Jersey Cancelled Due to Low Energy Prices Residents living near Staten Island in New Jersey are rejoicing as Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has scrapped its plan to construct a second natural gas-fired plant in Woodbridge. The company decided to abandon the project due to the low cost of energy.…
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Strike at Mercedes supplier ZF’s Alabama plant demands better pay and benefits
Strike Hits Alabama Mercedes Supplier Plant In a bid for better pay and improved healthcare benefits, 190 workers at the ZF plant in Alabama, a major supplier to Mercedes, have initiated a strike. Additionally, these workers are pushing for an end to the tier system that currently results in senior employees receiving higher wages for…
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Indiana man dies after workplace injury at Evansville plant, probe underway
Worker’s Tragic Death Investigated at Indiana Plant In a somber turn of events, workplace safety authorities are delving into the untimely demise of a man from southwestern Indiana this week. The unfortunate incident occurred at a facility in Evansville, sparking concerns over safety protocols. Christopher L. Payton, aged 59, passed away on Monday, his life…
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USDA grants $1 billion across the country to plant trees in hopes of reducing extreme heat
$1 Billion Federal Boost to Plant Trees in Communities Across the U.S. In a bid to tackle extreme heat, promote health, and enhance access to nature, hundreds of communities across the United States are set to receive a whopping $1.13 billion in federal funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is spearheading this initiative, with…
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Shuttered nuclear plant in Michigan comes a step closer to reopening following new purchase agreement
Company Signs Agreement to Revive Michigan Nuclear Plant In a significant development, Holtec International announced its progress in reviving a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan. The company’s subsidiary, Palisades Energy LLC, recently inked a power purchase agreement with Wolverine Power Cooperative, a nonprofit energy provider serving rural communities in Michigan. Under this long-term agreement,…
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Indigenous tribes oppose public loan for natural gas power plant near Lake Superior
Indigenous Tribes Oppose Loan for Gas Plant Near Lake Superior Indigenous tribes from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have raised concerns over plans to construct a natural gas-fired power plant on the shores of Lake Superior, citing climate change concerns. Chippewa tribes across these states have formally requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deny a…
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West Virginia community order to not use tap water enters its 4th week following water plant malfunction
Residents Urged to Avoid Tap Water Due to Chemical Contamination For the past four weeks, residents in northern West Virginia have been facing a rather inconvenient problem: they can’t use their tap water. Why? Well, it all began with a hiccup at a treatment plant that caused a hazardous chemical to sneak into their water…
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Construction temporarily halted due to wetland permit delay on $2B electric vehicle plant in South Carolina
Construction Pause Halts $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Plant in South Carolina Construction work on a cutting-edge $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Carolina, backed by Volkswagen Group, has hit a temporary snag. This ambitious project aims to resurrect a brand that laid the foundation for today’s SUVs. State and local authorities have put…