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By Sophia KelleyFor the past several months (which at times have seemed like the longest months ever) a few of us in New York have been working furiously on a revolutionary idea – a blog! OK, so maybe it’s not so revolutionary, but we are thrilled to be able to announce the newest member of…
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson toured the Moen Incorporated facility in North Olmsted, Ohio to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the WaterSense program. Moen is the 2010 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year
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By Stephanie Thornton & Virginia D. LeeIt’s hard to believe, but it was five years ago—June 12, 2006—that we stood with our colleagues along the San Antonio River Walk in the sweltering Texas heat to watch the EPA Administrator announce the creation of WaterSense. With water shortages…
Agreement with EPA requires removal of sediment from toxic hotspot (Seattle—June 16, 2011) One of the most polluted areas of the Lower Duwamish Waterway will be cleaned up as a result of a $33 million settlement agreement among the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle and the U.S
By Jennifer WoodsGrowing up in the small university and bike- friendly town of Davis, California, I had the joy of biking or walking to school, sports practice and work almost every day — from my first day of kindergarten until I graduated from high school. To be honest, my mom and dad didn’t…
NOAA’s draft scientific integrity policy is available for public review and comment until Aug. 15, 2011. The policy incorporates the principles of scientific integrity contained in guidance from the White House, and addresses how NOAA ensures quality science in its practices and policies and…
The globe experienced the 10th warmest May since record keeping began in 1880, as the climate phenomenon La Niña ended its 2011 cycle.
“We are pleased to report that the accounting firm Clifton Gunderson, LLP, conducted an independent audit of NOAA’s Asset Forfeiture Fund and the fund’s audited financial statements received an unqualified (clean) opinion, or the best type of audit opinion one can receive."
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., June 15, 2011) - Today, EPA is announcing areas in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and Saline County, Kan., that would not meet tighter lead air standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 11-OPA_055 Action necessary to improve air quality and protect community health Chicago, Illinois (June 15, 2011) – The U.S
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 11-OPA054 Action necessary to improve air quality and protect community health Chicago, Illinois (June 15, 2011) – The U.S
(San Juan, P.R.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with the owner and operator of the Ponce Municipal Landfill that will reduce water pollution from the landfill into a local stream. The management of stormwater at the landfill will also be improved
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today informed the government of Puerto Rico that it is proposing to find an area in Arecibo, Puerto Rico does not meet the national air quality standard for lead, which is established to protect people’s health
(ATLANTA – June 15, 2011) New fuel economy labels were displayed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4 today at the Southeast Diesel Collaborative 6th Annual Partners Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 11-OPA53 CHICAGO – (June 15, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other participating organizations today announced details of the first-ever Great Lakes Week scheduled for October 2011 in Detroit, Michigan
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to nominate representatives to participate in a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel
As prepared for delivery. Madam Chairman, thank you for inviting me to testify about EPA’s ongoing efforts to protect our health by reducing the air pollution that affects millions of Americans
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Mike GillI almost said no when I was asked to be a judge at the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). What a mistake that would have been!I work in EPA’s Region 9 office in…
(ATLANTA – June 14, 2011) Today, U.S