According to NOAA scientists, the globally-averaged annual combined land and ocean surface temperature in 2012 was 1.03°F (0.57°C) above the 20th-century average of 57.0°F (13.9°C). The annual report also found that all 12 years of the 21st century (2001-2012) rank among the 14 warmest in the…
By Graham McCahan The world’s biggest automakers are standing up in court to defend America’s historic new fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards. The Obama Administration announced the clean cars standards last August. The new standards will double fleet-wide fuel economy by…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lenexa, Kan., Jan. 15, 2013) - Officials from EPA Regions 7 and 8 hosted meetings Jan. 14 and 15 in Denver, Colo., with the directors of state agriculture departments of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Related Conferences added (U.S. and International), including : Invasive Species Advisory Committee Meeting -- Mar 7-8, 2013 Freshwater Invasives - Networking for Strategy (FINS) -- Apr 8-11,…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Updates - Best Management Practices for Invasive Species Provides best management practices to prevent or mitigate invasive species establishment or movement. * See our Prevention section for…
By Lina Younes Recently I took my mother to the ophthalmologist for her check-up. She has developed several eye conditions related to the process of aging and to extended sun exposure. Cataracts and macular degeneration are just some of the conditions that can develop due to ultraviolet radiation…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Updates for Smartphone Applications for Invasive Species Provides general resources for smartphones applications (apps) to assist in tracking, monitoring various species, including invasive species. * See our Monitoring section for…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Potato Late Blight Still a Threat to Global Food Security (Dec 28, 2012) A study by scientists has warned the organism responsible for the Irish potato famine is still a major threat. The team said the results showed the need for…
Global warming is swamping us: Bob Marshall By Bob Marshall for The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 13, 2013. "The South Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East recently received a highly anticipated report on the future of the East Land Bridge — that strip of marsh and ridge line…
By EDF Blogs This blog post was written by guest blogger Matt Golden, Senior Energy Finance Consultant. The EDF Investor Confidence Project (ICP) has been a two-year process to help standardize the commercial energy efficiency industry. Working with a wide range of project advisors, the first set…
WASHINGTON – Today, in compliance with settlement agreements, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized revisions to standards to reduce air pollution from stationary engines that generate electricity and power equipment at industrial, agricultural, oil and gas production, power…
ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding public information sessions and webinars about the Agency’s proposed rules to limit nutrient pollution in Florida’s waters. The information sessions will be held at the Hotel Tampa on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 7 pm and on…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Combating USDA's Top-ranked Invasive Insect (Jan 7, 2013) First detected in the U.S. a decade ago, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is now in at least 39 states, is wreaking havoc in homes and gardens, and is a major…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Antarctica Braces for Influx of Invasive Species (Jan 7, 2013) Antarctica and the Southern Ocean may seem very far away from civilization, but they are at great risk of losing their unique qualities due to human activities. Warmer…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Nominations For 2013 National Invasive Species Achievement Awards - Due Jan 21, 2013 Update: Nominations For 2013 National Invasive Species Achievement Awards - Due Jan 21, 2013. Nominations must be received by email or fax…
Believe it or not, the United States government is actually taking global warming seriously. A study mandated by congress, National Climate Assessment and Development Climate Assessment, highlights the impact of global warming on health, infrastructure, water supply, agriculture and especially more…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- White Nose Syndrome (WNS) Fungus Persists in Caves Even when Bats are Gone (Jan 10, 2013) The fungus that has killed millions of bats in eastern North America since 2006 can survive in the environment for long periods of time,…
It's been exactly 1,000 days since the BP-operated oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, gushing millions of barrels of crude oil into a body of water that supports countless ecosystems and economies. Below is a timeline of major events that have occurred in the last 1,000 days. Tell BP to…
By Tomas Carbonell Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delivered a valuable gift to residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area: the promise of stronger protections against the harmful public health and environmental impacts of ground-level ozone (the main…
By Colin Meehan This commentary was originally posted on EDF's Texas Clean Air Matters blog . Last week was a busy one in Texas, with the beginning of the 83rd Legislative session attention was focused on incoming lawmakers, both seasoned and freshmen, and the opportunity that only happens…
