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🗞️ Driving the news: Marathon Oil will pay a $64.5 million penalty and invest $177 million in pollution reduction measures to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its North Dakota operations, as announced by the EPA and the Justice Department
🔭 The context: This is the largest penalty ever for Clean Air Act violations involving stationary sources, such as oil refineries and power plants
• The Biden administration has intensified enforcement of environmental laws, reversing the lax oversight from the Trump era
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The significant investment in pollution control will reduce harmful emissions, benefiting air quality and public health
• It underscores a growing accountability for major polluters
⏭️ What's next: Marathon Oil will implement the required pollution-cutting measures and comply with stricter environmental standards
• This may set a precedent for future enforcement actions against other companies
💬 One quote: “This record settlement sends a strong message that we will hold polluters accountable for violations of the nation’s environmental laws,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan
📈 One stat: Marathon Oil's $64.5 million penalty is the largest ever for Clean Air Act violations involving stationary sources
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