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(03/16/11) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON – In response to a court deadline, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever national standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollution from power plants
Two tropical cyclone names in the Atlantic were retired from the official name rotation by the World Meteorological Organization’s hurricane committee because of the deaths and damage they caused in 2010. The committee issues the list of potential names for tropical cyclones to be used every six…
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced that he would allow fishermen and businesses until May 6, 2011, to submit complaints about potentially excessive enforcement penalties to the Special Master for review, as well as request stays of their penalties as part of the complaint process.
WASHINGTON – In response to a court deadline, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever national standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxic air pollution from power plants
NOAA explained today how it will concentrate scientific, service, and stewardship efforts in the Arctic when it released its first ever Arctic Vision and Strategy. Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator, made the announcement during a…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Lyndee CollinsIn honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it was appropriate to honor a woman who is a distinguished innovator and inspiration to students like me. Last Monday, I had the honor to…
TODAY: EPA, American Lung Association to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Mercury and Air Toxics Standards WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will join American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2010 Invasive Species, Plant Pests, Noxious Weeds, Plant Lab, Nursery and Field Inspection Summaries and Survey Results (2011; PDF | 6 MB) Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Division of Plant Industries. The Division of Plant…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2011 Garlic Mustard Challenge The Stewardship Network. Garlic mustard threatensthe abundant wildflowers and diverse forest ecosystem of Michigan. Each yearbetween mid-April through late June, this project challenges folks to…
EPA to Host Public Listening Session on Whether to Add Vapor Intrusion as a Criterion for Superfund Sites Release date: 03/15/2011 Media Contact Information: Mary Simms, (415) 947-4270, simms.mary@epa.gov, Yoshiko Hill, (415) 947-4308, hill.yoshiko@epa.gov SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Plant Management College Degree Program: Invasive Species Management - Environmental Science Technology Program (PDF | 251 KB) Invasive Plant Control, Inc. Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, North Carolina …
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- EPA Seeks Comments to Develop Management Practices for Recreational Vessels (Mar 14, 2011) Southern Maryland Online. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) is seeking public comment from boaters and other stakeholders…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Provides information for invasive species related Congressional bills , including introduction date, sponsor, summary, full bill text, and bill status. S.357 - Wildlife Disease Emergency Act of 2011 -- To authorize the Secretary of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA and Russian Scientists Develop High-Tech Crop Map (Mar 10, 2011) USDA . Agricultural Research Service. AgroAtlas is a new interactive websitethat shows the geographic distributions of 100 crops; 640 species of crop…
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 16, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will join American Lung Association President and CEO Charles D. Connor and American Academy of Pediatrics President O. Marion Burton, M.D., F.A.A.P
(ATLANTA - Mar. 15, 2011) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a consent agreement and final order with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that resolves EPA's allegations that TVA has violated the Clean Air Act at the Widows Creek Power Plant in Stevenson, Ala
By Terry IppolitoI have lived in New York City all my life and I’ve always known that the clams and oysters I sometimes see washing up at the beach should not be eaten. But that is starting to change! Someday you won’t have to imagine oysters growing and thriving in the harbor, because the…
This year, the globe experienced the 17th warmest February since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña continued to be a significant factor. Last month's average Arctic sea ice extent tied with 2005 as the smallest extent for February in its 32-year period of record.
U.S. EPA, Department of Justice, California Water Boards, and Baykeeper settle federal Clean Water Act violations with East Bay cities SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S
(New York, N.Y.) Students from Pelham Memorial High School got an education today about the importance of recycling their Smart phones and other electronics on a tour of the WeRecycle! plant in Mount Vernon, NY