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Lava and Lava Flows The temperature of basalt lava at Kilauea reaches 1,160 degrees Celsius (2,120 degrees Fahrenheit). -- USGS/VHP Website, 1998 The tube system (lava tubes) of episode 53 (Pu'u O'o eruption, Hawaii) carried lava for 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the vent to the sea. So…
By Raul SotoLooking back at the last eighteen months since my appointment at EPA, I am struck by the incredible passion I have been exposed to during my interactions with both region and program offices alike. During this Hispanic Heritage month, I can honestly say that I have been privileged to…
WASHINGTON – After a two day hearing in federal court in Rochester, U.S. District Court Judge Charles J
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Firewood Restriction in Effect on State Land (Sep 1, 2011) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds campers that only firewood purchased at a state park or from a DNR-approved vendor may be brought onto any…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day -- Nov 5, 2011 In an effort to keep unwanted exotic pets out of Florida's native habitats, people can surrender exotic pets free of charge with no questions asked, at this one-day-only event at Sea…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Identifies Giant African Land Snails in Miami-Dade County (Sep 15, 2011) The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified a…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Secretary Salazar Announces New Members of Invasive Species Advisory Committee (Sep 21, 2011) Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has appointed six new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, which provides advice and…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- IDNR Adds Asian Carp to Hunger Program Menu (Sep 13, 2011) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will expand its popular Target Hunger Now! program by making protein rich Asian carp available to Illinois families.…
By Kathy SykesWhen I think about my Grandpa Lars, I always remember him digging in his garden, harvesting new red potatoes, and dill, as a good Swede, as well as lettuce, tomatoes, raspberries, and many other fruits and vegetables. His green thumb was inherited by my mother, Marguerite, who mastered…
As prepared for delivery. Chairman Stearns, Ranking Member DeGette and Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to testify on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulatory process
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Forests Under Threat from Exotic Earthworm Invasion: Study Shows Humans to Blame for Spread of Non-Native Species (Sep 1, 2011) It is widely acknowledged that human beings are largely responsible for the widespread alteration of…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- EPA grants help Wayne State University researchers stave off Great Lakes environmental invaders (Sep 12, 2011) Two U.S. EPA grants are helping a Wayne State University researcher keep new non-native invasive species out of the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Study Finds that Local Government, Home Owners Are Paying for Damages Caused by Non-native Forest Insects (Sep 9, 2011) Non-native, wood-boring insects such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian longhorned beetle are costing an…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Aaron FersterThis week, I had the pleasure of joining a few colleagues to talk about science communication at the 2011 EPA STAR Graduate Fellowship Conference here in Washington, DC. “STAR”…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold three public hearings in September on the agency’s proposed standards to reduce air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations
By Karen MarkI am usually known as the “environmentalist” in many of my graduate classes. Recently, a classmate invited me to attend an informational meeting about becoming a “C3.” My immediate reaction was “Sure, but what does C3 mean?” Turns out this is a group of dedicated Chicago…
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(Seattle – Sept. 19, 2011) Today, EPA Region 10 issued final air quality permits to Shell for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic
Albertsons, Hornbacher’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Whole Foods stores take steps to reduce harmful emissions from refrigerants (September 19, 2011) Today, the U.S