By Tim O'Connor With only two and a half months remaining until North America’s largest carbon market goes “live,” it’s no surprise that economic experts from around the nation are standing up and voicing support for California’s program. Just last weekend, 56 economists from both…
To manage anything well, you've got to measure it. And you've got to make sure you are measuring the right things. The new Ocean Health Index puts us on a path toward both of these goals. Read the full post »
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $5.7 Million in State Wildlife Grants to Help Imperiled Species (Aug 23, 2012) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that more than $5.7 million in grants will be awarded to…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Chinese Mitten Crab Found in Connecticut Waters (Aug 3, 2012) A Chinese mitten crab was recently found in Connecticut waters. This is the first confirmed report of this highly invasive crab in Connecticut waters. In late June, the…
New standards will mean more clean air and more savings for American families EDF celebrates new fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards that will mean cars get 54.5 mpg by 2025. …
Caution reigns along Gulf Coast as Katrina's lessons in play By Rick Jervis, USA Today. August 28, 2012. "NEW ORLEANS – Levees are stronger, flood walls higher and residents and cities better prepared…" ( Read more ) Sen. Vitter says focus should be on restoring wetlands WWL-TV.…
How do people sift important weather information out of the incessant buzz of 24/7 social media, text messages, smart phone app alerts, overflowing email inboxes, the blogosphere, and traditional print and broadcast media? Four new research awards funded by NOAA seek to answer this question and to…
By Chris Litzau I attended several sessions at the Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference in Milwaukee this year that generated spirited discussions about growing jobs with Great Lakes clean up and restoration funds. For example, in Milwaukee, an environmental engineering firm partnered with local…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Binational Ecological Risk Assessment of Bigheaded Carps (Hypophthalmichthys spp.) for the Great Lakes Basin (Science Advisory Report - 2011/071) and Binational Ecological Risk Assessment of Bigheaded Carps (Hypophthalmichthys…
By Nicholas Alexander As Labor Day approaches, I’d like to honor the men and women who do the dangerous and difficult labor required to protect the health of our communities and natural environment from hazardous waste and toxins. When millions of gallons of oil were released into the Gulf of…
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu declares state of emergency By Richard Rainey, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). August 27, 2012. "With Tropical Storm Isaac expected to strengthen, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to begin preparing their…
The Center for Public Integrity teamed up with NPR and WBUR to report on the significant dangers of the commercial fishing industry.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that commercial fishing is the deadliest job in America. In 2010, fishermen faced a risk of dying on the job 42 times…
By Elizabeth Skree, Communications Manager, Environmental Defense Fund Hurricane Katrina made landfall in coastal Louisiana on August 25, 2012. The storm was one of the most-damaging hurricanes on record, taking nearly 2,000 lives and causing over $80 billion in damage. A nation watched in horror…
by Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Summertime is coming to an end, and kids are heading back to school. And even though they’ll be spending less time outdoors, we should still be thinking about how to protect the environment and safeguard our children’s health. Fortunately, small actions can turn…
Tracking Isaac? NOAA's got you covered: Get the latest forecast, advisories, radar images, fact sheets, links to preparedness resources and more on our comprehensive webpage, http://www.noaa.gov/hurricanecentral_2012 .
By Lily Rau During this back to school season I have been reflecting on my college experience and the different places I called home. I lived in the dorms my first year and then moved to apartments off campus for my last three years. Reflecting on these homes reminded me of the fear and excitement…
$6 Million Award to Reduce Impacts Related to Natural Gas Operations EDF has been awarded a 3-year, $6-million grant for its work to minimize the impacts of natural gas operations through hydraulic fracturing. …
By EDF Blogs By: Jillian Jordan, EDF Energy Marketing & Communications Intern This months’ announcement from the White House calling for green energy bids and its plan to fast-track wind and solar projects delivered a clear message that renewable energy is something the American military –…
By Lina Younes With the start of the new school year, parents with young children are starting to resume their daily school routine. We’ve made sure that our children have all the necessary supplies and items required for a successful year. While we want our children to excel academically, there…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Updated edition available - A Global Compendium of Weeds, 2nd Edition (2012; PDF | 7.3 MB); this edition is just over 200 pages longer than the first (now 1,115 pages), but there are over 12,000 additional names listed (33,000+),…