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(Seattle Jan. 6, 2011) Two Washington ammonia fertilizer distributors have agreed to pay over $33,000 for failing to update their plans for preventing chemical releases at eight facilities throughout Washington. AG Link, Inc. will pay $13,521 and Colfax Grange Supply Co., Inc. will pay $1...
An international, NOAA-led research team took a significant step forward in understanding the atmosphere's ability to cleanse itself of air pollutants and some other gases, except carbon dioxide. The issue has been controversial for many years, with some studies suggesting the self-cleaning…
PHILADELPHIA ( Jan. 6, 2011) The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a Clean Air Act complaint on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against the owners and operators of the Homer City Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant in Homer City, Indiana County, Pa. The facility,…
(New York, NY) Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally…
(New York, NY) Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally…
By Lina YounesWinter is commonly referred to as the cold and flu season. Given the cold temperatures, increasingly people will stay indoors where they may be more exposed to others who already have colds. No doubt that indoor air quality is essential for our health. So, what can we do to prevent…
Por Lina YounesEl invierno comúnmente se denomina como la temporada de los catarros y gripe. Dada las bajas temperaturas, la gente suele pasar más tiempo en entornos interiores donde pueden estar más expuestos a personas que ya tienen catarros. No hay duda que la calidad del aire interior es…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Updated management Plans: Alabama Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan (May 2010; PDF | 24.3 MB) Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Prepared by: Alabama Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Nebraska Aquatic Nuisance Species…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Federal Register notices added recently. And, check out our new search feature that searches for invasive species related Federal Register Notices (1999-present); allows keyword search also by various dates. See our Federal…
(Seattle Jan. 5, 2011) The City of Bonners Ferry, Idaho has agreed to pay a $12,300 penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at its wastewater treatment plant, according to an order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. From June 2005 through May 2010, the plant had...
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Curt SpaldingNew England is abuzz with discussions and planning to position the Northeast as a green chemistry force for the country and the world.What is Green Chemistry? Simply put, it seeks to…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Innovative Way to Keep Bollworms Out of Cotton Fields (Dec 28, 2010) USDA . Agricultural Research Service. ARS scientists are part of a team that's found an innovative way to keep pink bollworms out of cotton fields in the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Exotic Fruit Fly (peach fruit fly) Found In Miami-Dade County (Nov 15, 2010) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata , has been found in a trap in a guava tree in Miami-Dade…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- What Triggers Mass Extinctions? Study Shows How Invasive Species Stop New Life (Dec 29, 2010) National Science Foundation. An influx of invasive species can stop the dominant natural process of new species formation and trigger…
PHILADELPHIA (January 4, 2011) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and theU.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Department of Corrections and the Department of General Services for alleged Clean Air Act violations at boiler plants…
NOAA-funded scientists have found extensive and biologically diverse coral ecosystems occurring at depths between 100-500 feet within a 12 mile span off the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico. With the overall health of shallow coral reefs and the abundance of reef fish in Puerto Rico in decline,…
Environmental NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 4, 2011) - A private construction company hired by the Iowa Department of Transportation to work on a section of Interstate 35 in Clarke County, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to the United States for performing…
Action culminates 13 years of state and federal efforts to develop pollution limits for 17 North Coast California water bodies SAN FRANCISCO The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Californias water quality improvement plan for restoring salmon fisheries and water quality i...
By Terry IppolitoThere are lots of conflicting opinions about oil drilling. Some people are really against and some are in favor of oil drilling. Did you know there are some people who think a moratorium on oil drilling could actually have harmful effects in their communities? Before you wonder how…
NOAA is now using enhanced weather and marine forecast models for the Great Lakes that will extend forecasts from 36 hours to 60 hours into the future to better serve commercial and recreational mariners, the shipping industry, emergency responders, water resource managers and the private weather…