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(Boston, Mass. – July 13, 2011) – An industrial laundry in Manchester, N.H
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a press call tomorrow to discuss pilot testing of a new product designation within the Energy Star program
WASHINGTON – After a careful review of the best available science, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing secondary air quality standards to protect the environment from nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx)
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Paul T. Anastas, Ph.D.It is rigorous, cutting edge science that allows EPA to protect human health and the environment. Every decision and action that EPA takes on behalf of the American people is…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Invasive Species Conferences added, including : New Zealand Plant Protection Society Meeting -- Aug 9-11, 2011 1st Bio-Protection Symposium - Managing pests: the future of biocontrol -- Aug 31, 2011 XIII National Congress on…
WASHINGTON - The Administration strongly opposes H.R 2018 because it would significantly undermine the Clean Water Act (CWA) and could adversely affect public health, the economy, and the environment
This post is cross posted from the “Huffington Post”By Administrator Lisa P. JacksonWith the economy on the minds of millions of Americans, President Obama continues to make job creation this administration’s top priority. Today the U.S Environmental Protection Agency is following through on…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- IPM3 -- Integrated Pest Managment Education / Registration Information IPM3 is offering six distance education courses this fall 2011 and winter 2012 on various IPM topics, including invasive species. IPM3 is a consortium of…
(DALLAS – July 12, 2011) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that all ‘flexible permit’ companies in Texas have agreed to apply for approved air permits, helping to achieve clean air in the state and providing for regulatory certainty
By Leon CarterRecently, EPA staffed an information booth at the first of what promises to be an annual event: Urban Resolutions for Bridging African Americans to Natural Environments. The purpose of the U.R.B.A.A.N.E. Conference 2011 was to discuss, develop and possibly deliver resources related to…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposal under the Clean Air Act that would waive requirements for systems used at gas station pumps to capture potentially harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars
Monday, NOAA's administrator will announce a new aquaculture initiative to help meet our country’s growing demand for seafood, while creating jobs and restoring healthy ecosystems.
Dangerous heat and humidity continues to grip much of the South. Temperatures near 100 degrees could feel as hot as 110-115. NOAA's National Weather Service has issued heat alerts in parts of 11 states. .
By Sarah BaeMy mom works full-time, and has done so for decades. Although she’s nearing 60, and has various health issues stemming from the stress of her work, because I have an 11 year old sister, she says she won’t be retiring anytime soon. Our family has always lived in big cities, and on…
PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the selection of Nicholas DiPasquale of Harrington, Del. as the new Director of EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program
June 2011 brought temperature and precipitation extremes across the United States.
(Boston, Mass. – July 8, 2011) – A Massachusetts and a Vermont company that each store significant amounts of oil are facing EPA penalties of up to $177,500 for failing to take adequate precautions meant to prevent and contain oil spills
When it rains, did you ever think about where all that rainwater is going? It flows down storm drains, carrying pollution from the streets, and if it is a heavy rain, causes sewage to overflow into rivers, lakes and streams
By Alex GorskyOne of the fondest memories I have growing up is of having water balloon fights with my friends. On a hot summer day, it was the only way to cool off. When we got thirsty, we’d drink straight from the hose. Nowadays most people drink bottled water instead. Unfortunately, not…
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized Clean Air Act protections that will slash hundreds of thousands of tons of smokestack emissions that travel long distances through the air and threaten the health of hundreds of millions of Americans living downwind