Gas stations install new controls to prevent release of harmful vapors (Seattle—Sept. 26, 2012) Two gasoline delivery companies will pay penalties to resolve violations of the federal Clean Air Act at gas stations in Idaho, according to a consent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to clean up contaminated ground water at the Evor Phillips Leasing Company Superfund site, a six-acre site in an industrial area of Old Bridge Township, New Jersey. Past industrial activities contaminated the ground…
(Buffalo, New York) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently took the lead on responding to the fire inside a 50,000 ton pile of plastic, glass and other materials at the Hillcrest Industries facility in Attica, N.Y. The EPA is working in concert with the New York State Department of…
Sportsmen and women want fines from 2010 gulf oil disaster used to restore critical coastal ecosystems. This was originally posted on VanishingParadise.org . A new national poll released yesterday shows that hunters and anglers prioritize protecting the gulf ecosystem and using fines paid by BP…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Widlife Professional (Summer 2012) See cover story "The Ripple Effect of Invasive Species" and other articles related to invasive species issues. Wildlife Professional includes news and analysis designed to keep wildlife…
What makes so many fisheries collapse? Why are dozens bouncing back? Can self-interest improve open-access fishing? Where does a McDonald’s “Filet-of-Fish” come from? How much is a wild fish worth on the market? Do monopolies help or hurt? Which regulations improve outcomes? Is competition…
By Alexandra Deprez In an age full of advertising and media overload, it is often difficult to weed through the bad to get to the trustworthy. Showcasing the effort your company put into your sustainable products is probably a big goal for you, but what can you do to stand out on a shelf amidst the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Oregon State University Researchers Create Model for Analyzing Invasive Species Threat (Sep 13, 2012) A team at Oregon State University has developed a statistical model that aims to predict which non-native species might become…
The USGS is a science bureau within the United States Department of the Interior. It provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core…
State’s first Wild and Scenic River supports rapidly growing region, river-based tourism and recreation, unique habitat. State’s first Wild and Scenic River supports rapidly growing region, river-based tourism and recreation, unique habitat.…
By Shannon Hood, Environmental Defense Fund On October 9 and 10, the Mississippi River Delta Science and Engineering Special Team (SEST) will host its first conference, titled “ Answering Fundamental Questions about Mississippi River Delta Restoration. ” The SEST was convened over two years…
By Kelly Dulka This Saturday, September 29th, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. What does this have to do with the environment you ask? Well, let me tell you about a discussion I had with some friends last week. I live in a little, rural community that happens to be a peninsula…
Earlier this month the South Atlantic was hit with a number of closures. Many fishermen will be off the water until April 2013 and now the Southeast Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service has announced another closure. The Commercial Vermillion Snapper fishery will close on…
Residents baffled by ruling that lets Army Corps off the hook for flooding caused by Katrina By Cain Burdeau, The Associated Press. September 25, 2012. "NEW ORLEANS – A surprise ruling by a federal appeals court that lets the Army Corps of Engineers off the hook for paying compensation for…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Pacific Northwest Launches "Squeal on Pigs" Campaign Targeted at Feral Swine (Jul 31, 2012) Wildlife officials in three Northwest states (Idaho, Oregon, Washington) are intensifying their battle against wild swine by…
By Marita Mirzatuny Next week, thousands will descend on Washington DC for GridWeek , the “only international conference focused on smart grid.” Now in its 6 th year, GridWeek “attracts the complete diversity of global electric-industry stakeholders to explore Smart Grid’s impact on the…
By: Ravindra Bhandari, 2012 EDF Climate Corps fellow at AT&T, MBA candidate at Babson College I distinctly remember watching “An Inconvenient Truth” when the documentary was first released. It struck a deep emotional chord in me. I felt an obligation to do something but did not know where…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 25, 2012) - Continental Cement Company, LLC, has agreed to complete a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) valued at $300,000 at its facility in Hannibal, Mo. The SEP is part of a consent agreement with EPA Region 7 in which…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2012 South Florida Environmental Report (Mar 1, 2012); see also 2013 Draft Report For invasive species related information, see Volume 1, Chapter 7: Status of Nonindigenous Species. * See our Florida state resource page for more…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- FWC Increases Lionfish Harvest Opportunities, Asks Public to Help (Aug 13, 2012) FWC recently made changes that will increase lionfish harvesting opportunities, which are currently in effect through August 2013: a recreational…