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(Seattle – Oct. 21, 2011) Today, EPA Region 10 issued a final air permit to Shell Offshore Inc. for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic
Tour of Electronic Recyclers International facility in Denver underscores federal strategy for electronics stewardship (Denver, Colo.—October 21, 2011) Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S
During the three giant caldera-forming eruptions that occurred between 2.1 million and 640,000 years ago, tiny particles of volcanic debris ( volcanic ash ) covered much of the western half of North America, likely a third of a meter deep several hundred kilometers from Yellowstone and several…
By Bill FinanIn the mid-1980s, I was surprised to hear stories about firefighters being injured and sometimes killed when they entered a fire scene that included chemicals. Those firefighters were brave and wanted to save lives, but they had not been trained to understand chemical hazards.Just as…
Clean Water Act standards serve as a foundation for the protection of tribal waters, including the San Juan and Mancos Rivers, and McElmo Creek (Denver, Colo. – Oct. 20, 2011) The U.S
(New York, N.Y.) Removing a significant threat to public health and safety, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the municipality of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico are proceeding with an emergency cleanup of improperly stored hazardous materials at a storage facility in Barrio Vietnam, Guaynabo
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a schedule to develop standards for wastewater discharges produced by natural gas extraction from underground coalbed and shale formations
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will clean up contaminated ground water at the Tri-Cities Barrel Superfund site in Fenton, N.Y. using a variety of natural processes
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will clean up contaminated ground water at the Tri-Cities Barrel Superfund site in Fenton, N.Y. using a variety of natural processes
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce harmful emissions in the air and better protect people's health
By Lou Witt, Indoor Environments Division and Kathy Seikel, Office of Children’s Health ProtectionWith an emphasis on healthy schools, this year’s Children’s Health Month brings back memories of life as a student. When we were children, not many people focused on indoor air quality in schools.…
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SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Dry Creek Rancheria in Sonoma County, Calif. has gained authority to administer its own water quality programs under the federal Clean Water Act
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Tanya OtteLots of people like running. I’m not one of them…unless it involves running models! Since I was hired, I’ve been a part of a team that develops and runs models to help understand…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Oct
PHILADELPHIA (October 18, 2011) - - A $100,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will help protect children in the City of Baltimore from environmental health hazards such as lead, mold, pesticides and carbon monoxide. EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M
By Doug AndersonIt’s October and here comes the cold weather and the high winter energy bills. I am in the middle of raking leaves and cleaning the gutters at my house and wanted to remind my fellow homeowners about other important projects to do in the fall to help keep your home comfortable and…
GEEP acknowledged as a responsiblerecycler (Atlanta, Ga