By Brittney GordonIf you are reading this post, you probably already consider yourself an environmentally conscious person. I am willing to bet that you have been recycling for years and make it a point to turn off the lights when you leave a room. And, chances are the ENERGY STAR label probably…
“You’re capturing a slice of history, every time that shutter closes,” says Gary as our phone call comes to an end.Documerica is full of stories; after all that was its intent. In my incredible opportunity to speak with some who were involved, I’m finding out a few stories behind the stories…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb
By Lina YounesI don’t know about you, but it takes me forever to put away all the holiday decorations once the festivities are over. While all my family members are eager to put up the Christmas tree and decorations right after Thanksgiving, I just don’t find the same number of enthusiastic…
Por Lina YounesBueno, yo no sé ustedes, pero a mí se me hace muy difícil recoger y guardar todas las decoraciones de las Navidades una vez que han pasado las fiestas. Mientras todos mis familiares están muy dispuestos a ayudarme a decorar el árbol de Navidad después del Día de Acción de…
(Boston, Mass. – Feb
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection.Previous Science Wednesdays.By Tarlie TownsendDr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and I have a lot in common. For instance: after getting her medical degree she completed a master’s in public health at Harvard. Just a few days ago, I was…
By Sasha Koo-OshimaAll over the world, developing countries are faced with the challenge of trying to grow their economies despite finite water resources. The U.S. government, including EPA, is helping countries address some of their most pressing clean water needs while trying to develop…
By Philip JalbertI am very excited and proud to be part of a small team of EPA employees that is taking on an issue that is important to me both professionally and personally. The project is unprecedented in that it addresses a serious health risk: radioactive radon gas. Radon causes lung cancer and…
Por Philip JalbertHay un interesante proyecto en el cual un pequeño equipo y yo estamos personalmente involucrados. Este proyecto sin precedentes aborda el asunto de un serio riesgo de salud. Se trata del gas radioactivo radón. El radón causa cáncer pulmonar y mata a más de 21,0000…
By Bruce DuncanThe Region 10 Science Steering Council recently hosted our first “Science Café” to discuss how our Seattle office building is working toward LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification as we undergo a major remodel. LEED is a third party certification…
By Abigail DakenSeveral of my coworkers have asked me for tips when they are thinking of replacing their HVAC (heating, cooling and air conditioning) system. Each situation is different, and it can be challenge to think about the best and least costly ways of saving energy. Still, there are some…
(Seattle—Jan. 26, 2012) Oregon Potato Company failed to report an anhydrous ammonia release at their facility in Warden, Washington and will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a $66,235 penalty
(New York, N.Y. ) What is odorless, colorless and could be a serious health problem that may be right in your home? A LaGuardia high school student, NYC public school, Laura Dabalsa knows the answer is radon
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Guidelines for Disposal of Terrestrial Invasive Plants (2011) Produced by: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the University of Connecticut. This document focuses on the disposal of invasive…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Conferences added, including : National Invasive Species Forum (Canada) -- Feb 28-Mar 1, 2012 20th High Altitude Revegetation Workshop -- Mar 6-8, 2012 Society for Ecological Restoration -…
Strategic Plan Aims to Reduce Harmful Air Pollutants, Improve Water Quality SAN FRANCISCO—U.S
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing a $25,000 grant to the Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agr_colas (CATA) to reduce exposure to pesticides for farm workers in southern New Jersey
(New York, N.Y. - Jan. 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $25,000 to the Ironbound Community Corporation to enhance a community garden and promote environmental education in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey