Washington State University: EPA Criminal Sanctions Align With Area's Wealth, Not Pollution
February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026
PULLMAN, Washington, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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EPA criminal sanctions align with area's wealth, not pollution
When the federal government brings its toughest environmental enforcement actions against polluters, they tend to be in communities of greater wealth, not the most polluted places.
That's the takeaway from a new paper co-authored by a Washington State University re . . .
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EPA criminal sanctions align with area's wealth, not pollution
When the federal government brings its toughest environmental enforcement actions against polluters, they tend to be in communities of greater wealth, not the most polluted places.
That's the takeaway from a new paper co-authored by a Washington State University re . . .