The Department of Environmental Conservation formally announced on Friday the statewide launch of a program to help eligible homeowners cover cleanup costs relating to home heating oil spills. DEC’s ...

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is urging Southeast Alaska residents to immediately inspect their home heating oil tanks.

Space heaters offer excellent spot heating in the colder months, keeping rooms and offices warm at top speed. But they can also be dangerous: Space heaters remain one of the top causes of home fires ...

Texans may think finding oil on their property means instant riches, but the reality involves navigating safety regulations ...

An EPA inspection of the Smitty’s Supply facility found hundreds of other chemical spills and hazards in areas unaffected by ...

Federal law enforcement agents served a search warrant at the Smitty’s Supply plant in November, records show, signaling a rare criminal investigation could be underway into last year’s fire and oil ...