Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- IPM3 -- Integrated Pest Managment Education - 2013 Courses IPM3 is a consortium of federal agencies and land-grant institiutions dedicated to the efficient and timely delivery of practical integrated pest information to individuals…
2012 was a historic year for extreme weather that included drought, wildfires, hurricanes and storms; however, tornado activity was below average, according to an analysis released today by NOAA's National Climatic Data Center. The average temperature for 2012 was 55.3°F, 3.2°F above the 20th…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it has formed an inter-agency effort to protect coral reefs off the shores of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Caribbean Coral Reef Protection Group, which will consist of the EPA and other government…
From the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana : Restoring and protecting the natural treasure of Louisiana’s coast is a duty embraced by many people with diverse backgrounds. Some may be volunteers, students, researchers, sportsmen, governmental or business leaders, or simply coastal citizens…
Oiled pelican photo in "HOLD BP ACCOUNTABLE" ad greets Justice employees at Washington Metro station By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 7, 2013. "A photo of a struggling pelican coated with oil floating in the Gulf of Mexico now greets workers arriving at…
By Cameron Davis When my cousin/godson Jamie issued the challenge in late December to join him and about a dozen of his college friends to dive into the cold waters of Lake Michigan on January 1, I couldn’t resist. After nearly three decades of working on and recreating around the Great Lakes,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Species Profile -- Karnal Bunt Karnal bunt is a fungal disease that infects wheat, reducing quality and yield. Karnal bunt was first detected in the U.S. in 1996, possibly arrived from Mexico in shipments of contaminated grain. *…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Species Profile -- Japanese Barberry Japanese barberry was introduced as an ornamental and promoted as a replacement for common barberry ( Berberis vulgaris ), which is a host for black stem rust. Japanese barberry forms dense…
PHILADELPHIA (January 8, 2013) - January is national Radon Action Month and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency encourages everyone to test their homes for radon. January is an especially good time to test homes and schools because windows and doors are closed tightly and people spend more…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Nebraskans Urged to Buy Firewood Instate, Stop Tree Killing Insects and Disease (Oct 30, 2012) Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has not been found in Nebraska, but has been found in states surrounding Nebraska, including Iowa, Missouri and…
Huge Exemption for Front Range heightens community concern EDF on Colorado's adoption of the nation's weakest water testing program Mon, 2013-01-07 Contact: …
By Lee Coker Our hat's off to Blackstone , which recently announced a new solar program. This development has the potential to cut energy costs by 10 percent and improve environmental performance across all the firm's real estate assets and portfolio companies, which have aggregate revenues…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Cingular Wireless (NCW) have reached an administrative settlement requiring the company to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 and spend $625,000 on environmental projects to resolve alleged reporting, planning and permitting…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Cingular Wireless (NCW) have reached an administrative settlement requiring the company to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 and spend $625,000 on environmental projects to resolve alleged reporting, planning and permitting…
By Derek Walker 2012 was an exciting year for California’s climate change and energy leadership. Our “Top 10 Blogs of 2012” recap some of the year’s highlights and illustrate how EDF is engaged in groundbreaking work in the Golden State every day. Whether it was helping to pave the way for…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grant and Partnership Programs that Can Address Invasive Species Research, Technical Assistance, Prevention and Control - Federal Fiscal Year 2013 (Dec 12, 2012) This workbook contains basic…
Transocean's $1.4B oil spill deal will help Gulf By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press. January 4, 2013. "NEW ORLEANS — A $1.4 billion settlement between the Justice Department and Deepwater Horizon rig owner Transocean Ltd. will pump hundreds of millions of dollars into projects…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Plant Bounty Reward Program One of the basic principles of invasive plant management is early detection. To that end, IPAW is sponsoring a reward program to encourage and provide incentive for citizens of the state to look…
By Elena Craft, PhD Stuck finding a good 2013 New Year’s resolution? Here’s a great one: reduce your carbon footprint. The first step in reducing your carbon footprint is to first calculate your footprint and then set a goal. How to measure your carbon footprint There are a number of carbon…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Agency Seeks Public Comments on State Strategic Plan to Control Invasive Species (Jan 3, 2013) A draft statewide strategic plan to guide Wisconsin state agencies and partners in responding to the threat of invasive species to state…