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By Angela MillerThree years ago I relocated to Washington, DC from Michigan to work for the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR). Growing up along the Lake Michigan shoreline and near several inland lakes nurtured my reverence of nature and its connection to humanity. The community I grew…
By Chandler von SchraderFor better or worse, cold weather has arrived and it’s time to “get your heat on.” You may have already switched your thermostat over to the heating mode and had one of those “please, please, please start” moments! While you are waiting to hear that familiar…
DOVER (Nov. 10, 2011) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and state and federal Departments of Justice have entered into a consent decree with the DuPont Corp
(New York, N.Y. – November 10, 2011) Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration toured e-Green Management of Islip Terrace, New York to highlight the environmental, public health and economic benefits of recycling electronics
By Lina YounesRecently, I had a bug infestation in my pantry. Nope. I’m not talking about cockroaches, ants or rodents. There were numerous small beetle-like bugs attacking foods like flour, dry cereals, and even boxed pasta products. I was surprised to see the infestation given the fact that…
Por Lina YounesRecientemente, hubo una infestación de insectos en mi alacena. No se trataba de cucarachas, hormigas ni roedores. Numerosos insectos que parecían minúsculos escarabajos estaban atacando alimentos como las harinas, cereales secos y cajas de fideos. Me sorprendió ver la infestación…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- The Proceedings for " Microbial Biocontrol of Arthropods, Weeds, and Plant Pathogens: Risks, Benefits and Challenges " held Nov 28-Dec 1, 2010 are now available. Presentations and Presentation summaries are available for…
By Jeff TumarkinAlmost six months ago I was asked to help manage the Apps for the Environment Challenge. I really had no idea what to expect as this was uncharted territory for EPA. We researched other government challenges and decided the only way we could possibly succeed without being able to…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Dayna GibbonsAs far as I’m concerned, daylight savings time could not have come at a better time. Last week, EPA released its final study plan to research the relationship between hydraulic…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reopening the comment period for a notice that advised the public that we have determined that 41 taxa of plants for planting are quarantined pests and 107 taxa of plants for…
(San Juan, P.R.) The Puerto Rico Land Authority will preserve 1,000 acres of wetlands as part of an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wetlands help prevent flooding and the pollution of rivers, lakes and streams
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Unlikely Stowaways: Weed Seed Travel to Faraway Places on Cars, Trucks and ATVs (Oct 19, 2011) When you take your four-wheel drive out for a spin this fall, you might be bringing home more than memories. Researchers at Montana…
By Terry IppolitoOK, I admit it: although I cannot do it often enough, I need to get away from my desk and computer in New York City and get out there to see what is happening in the real world. And, more specifically, experience the real world of environmental education.Recently, I went to Port…
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 7, 2011) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Trade Talk event at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, Nov. 10
(11/07/11) HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies are teaming up to document and track potential marine debris generated by the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March
(11/07/11) HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies are teaming up to document and track potential marine debris generated by the Japan earthquake and tsunami in March
By Nancy StonerOne of the best parts of my job is when I get outside of Washington, D.C. to travel to see water issues firsthand and meet the wide spectrum of people involved in protecting waterways.During a recent trip to New Mexico, I saw the incredible progress in improving the lower Santa Fe…
For Immediate Release No. 11 - OPA105 CHICAGO (Nov. 6, 2011) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the State of Illinois' new and revised water quality standards for five segments of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers
By Jeanethe Falvey This week, National Archives and EPA launched a contest that I wish I could enter myself. I could, if I change my name, age, birth date and occupation, but since that would be frowned upon I’ll stick to what I’m doing behind the scenes.Unlike those of us excitedly working on…
By Katie BrownReduce. Reuse. Recycle. Growing up in the 80’s, I learned a dance that went with those words. There will be no demonstrations, but think of the hustle: Do the recycle. Do-do-do…da…do-do-do-do.The simple mantra has served as a guiding principle that has led me to some surprising…