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As delivered on Feb. 8 by Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator
(02/09/11) HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a decision to require all dischargers of urban stormwater in Guam to obtain permits to control pollution in runoff from urbanized areas of the island
Legislation recently signed by President Obama has paved the way for NOAA to move ahead to increase the Georges Bank yellowtail flounder quota for U.S. commercial fishermen in 2011.
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, NOAA released complementary draft national aquaculture policies that support sustainable marine aquaculture to increase the U.S. supply of healthy seafood, create jobs in coastal and other communities, spur innovation in technology, and help restore depleted species and marine…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Becky FriedOn February 3, EPA Assistant Administrator Paul Anastas, participated in the State of Green Business Forum in San Francisco, California. The forum brought together the world’s foremost…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- WSSA Applauds USDA Funding of Vital Weed Science Research (Feb 3, 2011) Weed Science Society of America. The Weed Science Society of America applauded a decision by the USDA to fund vital research involving the management of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Global Ecology Network Created by U of M (University of Minnesota) Researchers Overturns Assumption about Invasive Plant Species (Feb 1, 2011) University of Minnesota. Invasive plant species are a serious environmental, economic…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- See our Conference Calendar for more information for these new conferences and more... Central Plant Board 2011 Annual Meeting -- Mar 6-10, 2011 2011 American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting -- Mar 9-11, 2011…
As prepared for delivery – Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about Chairman Upton’s draft bill to eliminate portions of the Clean Air Act, the landmark law that all American children and adults rely on to protect them from harmful air pollution
WASHINGTON – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will testify before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power tomorrow on the Clean Air Act. Hearing details: WHO: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson WHAT: Testifying before the U.S
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 8, 2011) - EPA has awarded $868,000 to the City of Clinton, Iowa, for improvements to its wastewater system. The construction project is expected to be completed by the spring of 2012
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 8, 2011) - EPA Region 7 will host two public meetings, Feb
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today submitted its draft study plan on hydraulic fracturing for review to the agency’s Science Advisory Board (SAB), a group of independent scientists
By Ameshia Cross Growing up, I developed a love for news on paper, TV, and radio. I’d watch the morning news shows every day before heading off to school. My friends and family thought my love for journalism was a little strange for a teenager. But my interests opened many windows of opportunity,…
Last month was the coolest January since 1994, according to scientists at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) in Asheville, N.C.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing two companies for innovative new products that recycle wasted energy and turn it into usable electricity in homes or small buildings
New permit to specify water pressure requirement and clarify issues noted in petitions (Denver, Colo. – February 7, 2011) The U.S
Assessment responds to concerns of tribes, businesses, and others about development proposals (Anchorage, Alaska—Feb. 7, 2011) The U.S
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 7, 2011) – A Vermont company that makes wires and cables has been ordered by EPA to pay a $123,840 penalty for violating its Clean Air Act permit over a period of three years
By Kathy SykesThe invitation read “boomers are re-defining retirement. They want to spend less time in their cars…” As I was walking to this sustainable communities meeting in Atlanta, I was struck hard from behind. In car vernacular, rear-ended. I then realized I was on the hood of a car and…