By Travis Loop Do you choose clean water? If so, we need your voice. And the voices of your friends. Clean water is important – for drinking, swimming, and fishing. We need it for our communities, farms, and businesses. But right now, 60 percent of our streams and millions of acres of wetlands…
Louisiana Loses Its Boot By Brett Anderson, William Widmer and Matthew Woodson. Sept. 8, 2014. “Early this year, I drove from Arnaudville, Louisiana, to Morgan City, hoping to walk where…” ( read more ) Climate Change Will Disrupt Half of North America’s Bird Species, Study Says By…
(New York, N.Y. – September 9, 2014) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck announced a legal settlement with the Municipality of Culebra for discharging pollutants from the Parcelas Culebra Lot Development into the Culebra Municipal Separate Storm Sewer…
(New York, N.Y. – September 9, 2014) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck announced a legal settlement with the Municipality of Culebra for discharging pollutants from the Parcelas Culebra Lot Development into the Culebra Municipal Separate Storm Sewer…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) published a new report that “Record Greenhouse Gas Levels Impact Atmosphere and Oceans” and “Carbon Dioxide Concentration Surges“: Geneva, 9 September 2014 (WMO) – The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record high in…
Washington D.C. – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its commitment to improving America’s drinking water by providing over $8 million to create two national centers for research and innovation in small to medium sized drinking water systems
By John Finnigan Source: Tendril The New York Public Service Commission (Commission) has embarked on the landmark Reforming Energy Vision (REV) proceeding to design a new business model for electric utilities. Today’s business model allows utilities to earn revenues based on how much money they…
By Rachel Neil Source: Flickr/constellationenergy Governor Brown has the opportunity to make energy-saving upgrades possible for families and small business owners by signing Assembly Bill 1883 (Nancy Skinner- Berkeley). This bill would significantly lower the cost of Property Assessed Clean Energy…
By Rachel Neil Source: Flickr/constellationenergy Governor Brown has the opportunity to make energy-saving upgrades possible for families and small business owners by signing Assembly Bill 1883 (Nancy Skinner- Berkeley). This bill would significantly lower the cost of Property Assessed Clean Energy…
September 8, 2014
By Lauren Faber Source: Flickr/jjkbach Anna Doty contributed to this post. A quick look back at California’s 2014 legislative agenda, which closed in the early morning hours of August 30th, shows it certainly was one for the record books. California took up major efforts to cut climate pollution…
For Lack Of Mississippi Silt, The Gulf Is Losing Coastal Land By Lynn Neary, NPR. Sept. 7, 2014. “Thousands of miles of Louisiana's coastline have been disappearing over the last century…” ( read more ) Judge: BP's reckless conduct caused Gulf oil spill By Rick Jervis and Kevin McCoy,…
By Kate Zerrenner Source: freshserviceinc.com A few months ago I logged into my online utility account and noticed it was more than twice the amount I usually pay, all of the excess going to water. Given the kind of work I do, I scour my bill every month, comparing electric and water usage…
(HAMPTON, Va., September 8, 2014) – In a continuing effort to enhance environmental research and teaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a commitment to continue a partnership with Hampton University, Norfolk State University and the Virginia Department of Environmental…
(Stamford, CT) The Long Island Sound Study, a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit and community groups and businesses, today released a new updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for restoring and protecting the Long Island Sound over…
(Stamford, CT) The Long Island Sound Study, a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit and community groups and businesses, today released a new updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for restoring and protecting the Long Island Sound over…
By Kate Zerrenner Source: freshserviceinc.com A few months ago I logged into my online utility account and noticed it was more than twice the amount I usually pay, all of the excess going to water. Given the kind of work I do, I scour my bill every month, comparing electric and water usage…
Stamford, CT - The Long Island Sound Study, a partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit and community groups and businesses, today released a new updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for restoring and protecting the Long Island Sound over…
By EDF Blogs By: Kristina Mohlin, Visiting Economist; Beia Spiller , Economist; and James Fine , Senior Economist Source: Duncan Rawlinson At EDF, our eyes are fixed firmly on improving local air quality and reducing global warming caused by fossil-fuel based electricity. We have high hopes for…
By EDF Blogs By: Kristina Mohlin, Visiting Economist; Beia Spiller , Economist; and James Fine , Senior Economist Source: Duncan Rawlinson At EDF, our eyes are fixed firmly on improving local air quality and reducing global warming caused by fossil-fuel based electricity. We have high hopes for…