Texas Is Nearly Out of This Drought – But We’re Not in the Clear
By Kate Zerrenner An abridged version of the below ran as an op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman today. Flooding near Whole Foods in May 2015. Source: Instagram/Caleb Eike Smith Unfortunately, a good rain washes away more than the drought; it washes away much of man’s interest in providing…
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: July 14, 2015
The Birds of British Petroleum *features Erik Johnson, NAS & David Muth, NWF By David Gessner, Audubon Magazine. July – August 2015 " There are times you can’t be sure of much in the Gulf, but amid all the confusion, one thing is undeniable: Habitat is going away, and it is going away…
Walmart Takes Important First Step on Disclosing Product Ingredients
By Jennifer McPartland Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D. , is a Health Scientist, Alissa Sasso is a Research Consultant. Imagine you’re standing in the shopping aisle looking for a new brand of lotion that won’t irritate your baby’s skin. You find yourself surveying at least a dozen different…
We're Partnering with Dirty Coast to Feature YOUR Coastal Restoration Message!
As we approach the 10 th anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita – a time when we all learned about the importance of the Louisiana coast as a first line of defense against storms – Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition and Dirty Coast are partnering to feature YOUR coastal…
URGENT ALERT: Our Best Chance at Toxic Chemicals Reform
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Latest Mississippi River Delta News: July 13, 2015
State works on plan to help keep saltwater from moving into Terrebonne Parish *featuring Simone Maloz, ROR By Amy Wold, The Advocate. July 13, 2015 " The real story is that it prevents the loss of 15,000 acres,” said Simone Theriot Maloz, executive director of the coastal group Restore or…
American Innovators are Cracking the Code to Solve Environmental Problems
Two weeks ago, I visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, which is across the street from my office here at EPA. Its new American Enterprise and Innovators exhibition just opened and is packed with breakthroughs of the last few centuries. From the light bulb to medical and…
El llamado del Papa Francisco en favor de la acción climática
Por la administradora de la EPA, Gina McCarthy, y el embajador de EE.UU. ante la Santa Sede, Kenneth Hackett El mes pasado, el Papa Francisco publicó su segunda encíclica como pontífice, instando a todo el mundo a proteger nuestros recursos naturales y a tomar acción para afrontar el cambio…
EPA Approves Redesignation of Knoxville Area to Attainment for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard
(07/13/15 -ATLANTA) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is taking final action to approve the state of Tennessee’s request to redesignate the Knoxville area to attainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard. This action is based on air quality monitoring data for…
Pope Francis’ Call for Climate Action
Last month, Pope Francis released his second encyclical as pontiff, urging all people to protect our natural resources and to take action on climate change. He makes clear our moral obligation to prevent climate impacts that threaten God’s creation, especially for those most vulnerable. As…
We don’t know how many chemicals are in use today. We should know.
By Richard Denison Richard Denison, Ph.D. , is a Lead Senior Scientist. No one knows how many chemicals are in use today. It’s a problem that we don’t. The TSCA Inventory lists about 85,000 chemicals, but because it is a cumulative list that started in 1979, it lists all chemicals that…
How Does the Investor Confidence Project Work? Check Out Our New Factsheet
By EDF Blogs By: Max Wycisk The Investor Confidence Project (ICP), Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) signature buildings efficiency finance program, is sometimes hard to explain in a nutshell. Ultimately, the program aims to create confidence among investors financing energy efficiency projects…
FERC, Grid Operator, Others File Supreme Court Briefs in Demand Response Case
By Michael Panfil The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a grid operator, states, and other parties just filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could decide whether Americans have access to low-cost, clean and reliable electricity. The case, EPSA v. FERC , revolves…
This Week in EPA Science
By Kacey Fitzpatrick It’s another beautiful summer Friday! Lounging at the pool? Stuck in a long car ride? Waiting for the next Shark Week program to begin? Perfect time to catch up on the latest in environmental science! Here’s the EPA research we’re highlighting this week. Citizen Scientists…
FERC, Grid Operator, Others File Supreme Court Briefs in Demand Response Case
By Michael Panfil Source: iStock The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a grid operator, states, and other parties just filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could decide whether Americans have access to low-cost, clean and reliable electricity. The case, EPSA v. FERC ,…
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: July 10, 2015
1970 study shows impact of MRGO on salinity in part of Lake Pontchartrain Basin *features John Lopez, LPBF By Todd Masson, The Times-Picayune. July 9, 2015 " A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries study released in 1970 shows how profoundly the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet impacted…
Companies Hail Triple-Bottom-Line Benefits of Cleaner Trucks
By Jason Mathers Ben and Jerry’s became the latest corporate voice calling for strong fuel-efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for heavy trucks. In a Guardian op-ed , CEO Jostein Solheim made a compelling triple-bottom-line case for protective standards for new trucks. Mr. Solheim noted that…
FirstEnergy Clings to the Energy Past
By Dick Munson All around the country, we are seeing signs of innovation when it comes to the electricity industry. The state of New York is performing a comprehensive review of related technologies and business practices, Illinois is modernizing the electric grid and empowering customers to save…
EPA Awards Louisiana over $628,500 to Monitor Particle Pollution
DALLAS – (July 9, 2015) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $628,523 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to monitor fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. These are particles found in smoke and haze that measure 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. The…
FRIDAY: EPA Administrator to Deliver Remarks at 2015 League of United Latin American Citizens Annual National Convention
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will travel to Salt Lake City to deliver remarks at the 2015 League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Annual National Convention & Exposition, during the Women’s Luncheon. LULAC is the…