Rhode Island's Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a first-in-the-nation jury verdict that found three former lead paint companies responsible for creating a public nuisance, rejecting a closely watched case that had been seen as a bellwether for potential lawsuits across the country. ...more

July 2, 2008

It's now up to the state whether 42 miles of the Alafia River should be held up to higher water-quality standards. ...more

December 17, 2007

Officials at Tampa Bay Water, the regional water-supply utility, insist its proposal to increase protections for the Alafia River will not affect the local economy or raise the costs of Hillsborough County government. ...more

December 15, 2007

Tampa Bay Water officials say they want to protect water quality in the Alafia River by changing the river's classification so it must meet drinking water standards. ...more

December 14, 2007

One of the nation's largest power generators has agreed to end a yearslong federal lawsuit by paying $4.6 billion to reduce pollution that has eaten away at Northeast mountain ranges and national landmarks, The Associated Press has learned. ...more

October 9, 2007