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CONTACTS: WASHINGTON – Today, as required by the Clean Water Act and pursuant to a settlement agreement, the U.S
WASHINGTON – During detailed filter analyses from 12 RadNet air monitor locations across the nation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified trace amounts of radioactive isotopes consistent with the Japanese nuclear incident
(Seattle – March 28, 2011) Empire Cold Storage, a Spokane cold storage warehouse and packaged ice producer, will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency $67,142 for its failure to report an estimated 400 pounds of anhydrous ammonia release at their Spokane facility
By Marguerite HuberI have always envisioned myself working at EPA—out saving the planet. As a current intern, getting to interview those who actually do is particularly exciting to me.Enter Ann Richard, an EPA computational chemist.To get where she is today, Ann followed her talents in math and…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 25, 2011) - The Doe Run Resources Corporation and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ (MDNR) Division of State Parks have agreed to conduct a removal action to address lead contamination at St
By Melissa PayneWe’re big readers in our house. With two small children always looking for something to do, reading is easy, fun, and lets Mommy (and Daddy) sit down for a minute. Recently, we’ve started getting into books that correspond to the seasons- books about falling leaves in autumn,…
(Atlanta, Ga. – Mar. 25, 2011) – The U. S
By Nancy StonerAs I look out my window, the budding trees, blooming flowers and falling rain signal that spring is coming. With the warmer weather, my family and countless others will be headed outdoors to enjoy time by the water. For many of us, this means trips to the beach.Recently, I spoke at…
NOAA continues to re-test seafood from the Gulf of Mexico to demonstrate to American and worldwide consumers that it is safe to eat, and announced today it will continue this re-testing into the summer.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released updated data and a mapping tool designed to help the public compare water quality trends over the last two years
By Lina YounesI love the arrival of the smells, sounds, and sights of spring. New blooms, birds chirping, fresh smell of grass and early flowers, all beckon an awakening. However, there are some things that I am not particularly fond during the new season. I’ve never been one to like bugs. I know…
Por Lina YounesMe encanta la llegada de las fragancias, sonidos y vistas de la primavera. Nuevos retoños, el gorjeo de las aves, la fresca aroma de la hierba y primeras flores, todos auguran un nuevo despertar. Sin embargo, hay algunas cosas que definitivamente no me atraen durante la nueva…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Noha GaberWhen I meet with college students to talk about the benefits of government service and the great work that we do at EPA, I usually put up a slide of a number of beautiful bridges and…
WASHINGTON – During a detailed analysis of four west coast RadNet air monitor filters, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified trace amounts of radioactive iodine, cesium, and tellurium consistent with the Japanese nuclear incident
WASHINGTON – During a detailed analysis of four west coast RadNet air monitor filters, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified trace amounts of radioactive iodine, cesium, and tellurium consistent with the Japanese nuclear incident
(DALLAS – March 22, 2011) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced Richland College in Dallas has received the 2010 WasteWise College/University Partner of the Year Award
By Ameshia CrossStudent leadership is something I hold near and dear to my heart. As a high school student, I served as president of my school’s environmental club and started a conservation group. I also actively participated in student convocations spreading the word about environmental issues…
NOAA's National Weather Service, which operates the U.S. tsunami detection and warning system, says that the key to surviving a tsunami is staying informed and moving quickly to higher ground when a tsunami threatens.