British oil giant must pay millions in penalties after repeatedly violating its permits and emitting illegal levels of dangerous particulate matter.
Four out of 10 Americans breathe polluted air every day, and some are bearing that burden more than others. Here’s why.Oil industry-giant BP must pay up for repeated violations at its northwest Indiana oil refinery. Again.
That refinery located near Lake Michigan is one of the oldest and largest in the U.S., with the capacity to process more than 400,000 barrels of crude oil every day. BP spokeswoman Christina Audisho said in an emailed statement the company is “glad that the parties have agreed to resolve this case and dismiss these claims against the Whiting refinery.” She added that BP’s commitment to “safe, compliant and reliable operations” at the Whiting refinery and across its global operations remains “unwavering.
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