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NOAA's Fisheries Service issued new rules today on vessel traffic, aimed at protecting Southern Resident killer whales in Washington’s Puget Sound. These charismatic marine mammals, popular with tourists, whale-watch operators and the general public, were added to the Endangered Species list…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2011 Garlic Mustard Challenge! - "West Virginia: Wild and Weed-Free" -- Various pull dates in Apr-May 2011 This annual event calls for volunteer to help pull garlic mustard in sites in Virginia and West Virginia. Garlic…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Scientists Exploit Ash Tree Pest's Chemical Communication (Apr 7, 2011) A USDA entomologist and his colleagues have identified a chemical sex attractant, or pheromone, of the emerald ash borer that could mean improved traps for…
Strong tornadoes and large hail may develop in parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas later today. Powerful winds from this storm system will contribute to dangerous fire weather conditions across eastern New Mexico, west Texas and western Oklahoma this afternoon. Widespread severe weather is likely to…
(ATLANTA – Apr. 14, 2011) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the town of Cary, NC will receive approximately $500,000 to develop local strategies to reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve people’s health
(ATLANTA – Apr. 14, 2011) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the city of Aiken, SC will receive $320,000 to develop local strategies to reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve people’s health
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- National Interagency Team Mobilizing To Tackle White-Nose Syndrome of Bats (2011) Northern Research Station scientists are helping unravel the mysteries of white-nosesyndrome (WNS), a fungal disease devastating bat populations in…
Building on NOAA's previous actions to improve its enforcement program and to strengthen its efforts to improve communication with and outreach to the fishing industry, a former commercial fisherman has been tapped as NOAA Office of Law Enforcement's compliance assistance liaison in the…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Tompkins County, New York has been awarded a $375,450 Climate Showcase Community grant for a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving human health
WASHINGTON– U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will host a teleconference to discuss the landmark settlement reached today with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at 11 of its coal-fired plants in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee
The Earth experienced the 13th warmest March since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña continued to be a significant factor.
By Lina YounesI’m glad to have been contributing to Greenversations since it was launched back in April, 2008. For the past three years, I’ve been part of the effort to produce bilingual blog posts every Thursday. I’ve covered a wide variety of environmental health issues during that time. My…
Por Lina YounesMe alegro de haber contribuido al blog Greenversations (Conversaciones ambientales) desde que se lanzó en abril del 2008. Durante los pasados tres años, he sido parte del esfuerzo de producir entradas bilingües todos los jueves. He escrito sobre una amplia variedad de asuntos de…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Invasive Species Conferences : The 14th Wildlife Damage Management Conference -- Apr 18-21, 2011 9th Annual Alabama Invasive Plant Council Conference -- Apr 20, 2011 European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS)…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Invasive Plant Science and Management - Jan-Mar 2011 (Vol 4, Issue 1) is now available online. Note : Article abstracts are available to everyone. Full-text articles may require a subscription (USDA access through DigiTop ). See…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- 2011 State Noxious-Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Administration of the Federal Seed Act This publication contains information about the various State labeling requirements and prohibitions of noxious-weed seeds and shows…
By Deb BerlinAround the country, for the next two weeks, there are festivals, celebrations, environmental cleanups, lectures, meditations, pilgrimages, tree plantings, cell phone recycling events, and an unbelievable array of ways to honor and appreciate the earth that sustains us. We’ve collected…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan for the next phase of cleanup work at the Radiation Technology, Inc. Superfund site in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. The 263-acre site was used for testing and developing rocket motors and developing propellants
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan for the next phase of cleanup work at the Radiation Technology, Inc. Superfund site in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. The 263-acre site was used for testing and developing rocket motors and developing propellants