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Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Pest Danger Closer Than You Think (Dec 1, 2010) Pennsylvania State University. In Australia, when crossing from one state to another, travelers may encounter a quarantine stop and may be required to forfeit recently…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Comprehensive Report on Sudden Oak Death: 10-year cooperative research effort provides basis for containment (Dec 23, 2010) USDA . FS . Pacific Southwest Research Station. Synthesizing more than 10 years of cooperative research on…
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 28, 2010) - EPA has awarded $485,000 to the City of Rose Hill, Kan., for improvements to its stormwater system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2011.EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, The stormwater…
By Amanda SwedaA while back I wrote about my decision to stop using water bottles (Some Habits are Easy to Change and Breaking Old Habits). Some people commented asking why do people even use water bottles. Obviously I can’t speak for other people but those comments got me thinking about the…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today updated its guidance on how to properly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). Included with the guidance is a new consumer brochure with CFL recycling and cleanup tips. EPA encourages Americans to use CFLs for residential…
Stay safe during this busy holiday travel season by keeping up-to-date on the latest forecasts and weather advisories or warnings issued by NOAA's National Weather Service. Visit www.weather.gov.
WASHINGTON U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing the final series of actions that will ensure that the largest industrial facilities can get Clean Air Act permits that cover greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions beginning in January 2011. These actions are part of EPAs common sense...
EPA commends GE on its decision to conduct the second and final phase of the Hudson River cleanup. The decision sets us on a clear path to a cleanup of PCB-contaminated sediment that is based on the best science and will remove huge quantities of this dangerous chemical from the river. Over the…
By Lina YounesI’ve been looking at ads for new cell phones lately. Our family cell phone plan is up for renewal, so now is a good time to see what all these communication gadgets have to offer. In our family discussions, we are exploring our telephone needs and new options while staying on a…
Para publicación inmediataDiciembre 23, 2010WASHINGTON Ayer, la administradora de EPA Lisa P. Jackson se reunió con los senadores Richard Durbin (IL), Mark Kirk (IL), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Bob Casey (PA), Ben Nelson (NE), Bill Nelson (FL), Daniel Akaka (HI), Dianne Feinstein (CA), Jeff Bingaman…
Por Lina YounesÚltimamente he estado viendo los anuncios sobre nuevos teléfonos celulares. Nuestro plan familiar vencerá pronto y tenemos que renovarlo. Por ende, ahora es un buen momento para explorar los nuevos teléfonos móviles en el mercado. Como parte de nuestras discusiones familiares,…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its plan for establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution standards under the Clean Air Act in 2011. The agency looked at a number of sectors and is moving forward on GHG standards for fossil fuel power plants and petroleum refinerie...
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 23, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made available today its final report on monitoring for air toxics near the Follansbee Middle School and Jefferson Primary School in Follansbee, W. Va. The report, posted on the agencys website at…
WASHINGTON U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Gina McCarthy will hold a press conference call Thursday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss a Clean Air Act announcement related to greenhouse gas pollution. Due to limited lines...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today determined that the economic effects of closing shellfish fisheries in Maine in 2009 due to a harmful algal bloom, commonly referred to as red tide, caused a commercial fishery failure.
Transition Will Affect Harris and Brazoria Counties (DALLAS December 22, 2010) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA (INEOS) to transition three of the company's Subchapter G flexible permits to SIP-approved permits…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced today a comprehensive Clean Water Act settlement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District that will address the flow of untreated sewage into Cleveland area waterways and Lake Erie. Th...
WASHINGTON Yesterday, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson met with Senators Richard Durbin (IL), Mark Kirk (IL), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Bob Casey (PA), Ben Nelson (NE), Bill Nelson (FL), Daniel Akaka (HI), Dianne Feinstein (CA), Jeff Bingaman (NM), and Jeff Merkley (OR) to brief them on the iss...
Billfish and tuna, important commercial and recreational fish species, may be more vulnerable to fishing pressure because of shrinking habitat according to a new study published by scientists from NOAA, The Billfish Foundation, and University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Aaron FersterWhile yesterday was the solstice and the “official” start of winter, it’s been feeling like the season got an early start around the Washington, DC area this year. It’s been…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Pest Danger Closer Than You Think (Dec 1, 2010) Pennsylvania State University. In Australia, when crossing from one state to another, travelers may encounter a quarantine stop and may be required to forfeit recently…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Comprehensive Report on Sudden Oak Death: 10-year cooperative research effort provides basis for containment (Dec 23, 2010) USDA . FS . Pacific Southwest Research Station. Synthesizing more than 10 years of cooperative research on…
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 28, 2010) - EPA has awarded $485,000 to the City of Rose Hill, Kan., for improvements to its stormwater system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2011.EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, The stormwater…
By Amanda SwedaA while back I wrote about my decision to stop using water bottles (Some Habits are Easy to Change and Breaking Old Habits). Some people commented asking why do people even use water bottles. Obviously I can’t speak for other people but those comments got me thinking about the…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today updated its guidance on how to properly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). Included with the guidance is a new consumer brochure with CFL recycling and cleanup tips. EPA encourages Americans to use CFLs for residential…
Stay safe during this busy holiday travel season by keeping up-to-date on the latest forecasts and weather advisories or warnings issued by NOAA's National Weather Service. Visit www.weather.gov.
WASHINGTON U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing the final series of actions that will ensure that the largest industrial facilities can get Clean Air Act permits that cover greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions beginning in January 2011. These actions are part of EPAs common sense...
EPA commends GE on its decision to conduct the second and final phase of the Hudson River cleanup. The decision sets us on a clear path to a cleanup of PCB-contaminated sediment that is based on the best science and will remove huge quantities of this dangerous chemical from the river. Over the…
By Lina YounesI’ve been looking at ads for new cell phones lately. Our family cell phone plan is up for renewal, so now is a good time to see what all these communication gadgets have to offer. In our family discussions, we are exploring our telephone needs and new options while staying on a…
Para publicación inmediataDiciembre 23, 2010WASHINGTON Ayer, la administradora de EPA Lisa P. Jackson se reunió con los senadores Richard Durbin (IL), Mark Kirk (IL), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Bob Casey (PA), Ben Nelson (NE), Bill Nelson (FL), Daniel Akaka (HI), Dianne Feinstein (CA), Jeff Bingaman…
Por Lina YounesÚltimamente he estado viendo los anuncios sobre nuevos teléfonos celulares. Nuestro plan familiar vencerá pronto y tenemos que renovarlo. Por ende, ahora es un buen momento para explorar los nuevos teléfonos móviles en el mercado. Como parte de nuestras discusiones familiares,…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its plan for establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution standards under the Clean Air Act in 2011. The agency looked at a number of sectors and is moving forward on GHG standards for fossil fuel power plants and petroleum refinerie...
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 23, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made available today its final report on monitoring for air toxics near the Follansbee Middle School and Jefferson Primary School in Follansbee, W. Va. The report, posted on the agencys website at…
WASHINGTON U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Gina McCarthy will hold a press conference call Thursday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss a Clean Air Act announcement related to greenhouse gas pollution. Due to limited lines...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today determined that the economic effects of closing shellfish fisheries in Maine in 2009 due to a harmful algal bloom, commonly referred to as red tide, caused a commercial fishery failure.
Transition Will Affect Harris and Brazoria Counties (DALLAS December 22, 2010) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA (INEOS) to transition three of the company's Subchapter G flexible permits to SIP-approved permits…
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced today a comprehensive Clean Water Act settlement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District that will address the flow of untreated sewage into Cleveland area waterways and Lake Erie. Th...
WASHINGTON Yesterday, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson met with Senators Richard Durbin (IL), Mark Kirk (IL), Debbie Stabenow (MI), Bob Casey (PA), Ben Nelson (NE), Bill Nelson (FL), Daniel Akaka (HI), Dianne Feinstein (CA), Jeff Bingaman (NM), and Jeff Merkley (OR) to brief them on the iss...
Billfish and tuna, important commercial and recreational fish species, may be more vulnerable to fishing pressure because of shrinking habitat according to a new study published by scientists from NOAA, The Billfish Foundation, and University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Aaron FersterWhile yesterday was the solstice and the “official” start of winter, it’s been feeling like the season got an early start around the Washington, DC area this year. It’s been…