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PHILADELPHIA (October 14, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold four public meetings in Pennsylvania next week to discuss the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) – a strict “pollution diet” to restore local waters and the Chesapeake Bay
Those of us in the NOAA family were saddened to learn about the untimely passing this week of Dr. Bill Evans, NOAA administrator (1988-89) and pre-eminent marine mammalogist widely known for his research on marine mammal acoustics and tracking.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Oct. 15, 2010) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 staff will participate in a Missouri River Cleanup Oct. 16 sponsored by Missouri River Relief
On Oct. 15, NOAA reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 6,879 square miles of Gulf waters about 180-200 nautical miles south of the Florida panhandle, between the Florida-Alabama state line and Cape San Blas, Fla. This is the ninth reopening in federal waters since July 22.
Arctic sea ice reaches its third lowest minimum extent on record.
By Melissa Greer DreyfusAs the oppressive heat of summer is now fading into fall, I am able to take more time to actually enjoy my surroundings in the great outdoors during my weekend runs. (This is in contrast to summer outdoor running, where my goal is to make it to the next drinking fountain…
By Lina YounesDuring my youngest daughter’s yearly check up, the nurse asked the traditional lead screening questions regarding possible exposures to lead. “Does my child live in or regularly visit a home, child care or building built before 1950?” “Does my child live or regularly visit a…
NOAA's Fisheries Service has mailed applications to almost 240 trawl fishermen and processors on the West Coast to invite them into what will be arguably the most important change in West Coast trawl fisheries management in a generation. The forms, due Nov. 1, are a crucial step for fishermen to…
Por Lina YounesDurante el examen médico anual de mi hija más pequeña, la enfermera me hizo las preguntas tradicionales de rastreo de plomo referente a las posibles exposiciones al plomo.“Acaso su niño vive o visita regularmente una casa, centro de cuidado infantil o edificio construido antes…
See our Conference Calendar for more information: Annual Gypsy Moth Review -- Nov 2-4, 2010 3rd International Weed Science Congress of Weed Science Society of Pakistan - "Vegetation Management and Agro- Biodiversity: Trends and Implications" -- Dec 16-18, 2010 2011 Midwest Aquatic Plant…
Pollinators and North American Priorities - Why Pollinators Matter: Benefits, Challenges, and Outcomes -- Oct 20, 2010 A One Day FREE Symposium to Kick Off the 10th Anniversary NAPPC (North American Pollinator Protection Campaign) International Conference. See our Conference Calendar for more…
Nature's sting: The real cost of damaging Planet Earth (Oct 11, 2010) BBC News. This is the first in a series of three articles on the economic cost of human activity on the natural world. The impact of biodiversity loss is felt hardest by the world's poor. The livelihood and employment of…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department announced today that a federal jury in Utica, New York has found Certified Environmental Services, Inc
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai today to observe the success of AirNow International
NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco today announced a $27.6 million American Reinvestment and Recovery Act investment to build a new state-of-the-art supercomputer center in Fairmont, W. Va. Lubchenco was joined by U.S. Rep. Alan B. Mollohan for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NOAA Environmental…
A new federal rule will allow NOAA's assistant administrator for fisheries to deny a vessel entry into a U.S. port or access to port services if that vessel has been listed for engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by one of the world’s international fishery management…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Montira PongsiriI was recently part of a panel discussion at the American Museum of Natural History on the important roles biodiversity and ecosystems play for children’s health and well-being.…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Gina McCarthy will hold a press conference call today, at 1:30 p.m. EDT, to discuss an announcement on ethanol. Due to limited lines, this call is for credentialed media only
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA122 (CHICAGO – Oct. 12, 2010) Agencies are seeking public comment on label design options and related issues