EPA Announces Appointment of Cosmo Servidio to Region 3 Administrator

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the appointment of Cosmo Servidio of Pennsylvania to become regional administrator for Region 3.  Mr. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-appointment-cosmo-servidio-region-3-administrator

Gearing Up for Our Ocean, Destination: Malta

Published by Ocean Conservancy Tomorrow, I and several members of the Ocean Conservancy team will be landing in Malta for the fourth Our Ocean conference. This is my first time attending this renowned event and I’m thrilled — it’s that feeling of pride and excitement that comes when you know you are about to do something […]

Green Banks Sprout Green Shoots at 2017 Green Bank Congress

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund How can limited public funds be used most efficiently to stimulate large amounts of private investment in clean energy and resilient, twenty-first century infrastructure? This was the key question addressed at the Fifth Annual Green Bank Congress in New York City as part Climate Week NYC and alongside […]

Trump Tax Plan: Big Polluters Win, the Rest of Us Lose

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Early analysis of the Trump tax plan has found the $2.4 trillion plan is heavily skewed toward helping big businesses and the wealthy—with everyone else receiving a pittance. For decades, the tax code has benefited corporate polluters while leaving behind those who are most at risk from environmental […]

Puerto Rico a tragic reminder of why climate action cannot wait

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund By not addressing climate change, the Trump administration is treating hurricane recovery like a doctor who treats the symptoms of a patient – while ignoring a dangerous, underlying disease.       Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/464093802/0/edf/blogs/feed~Puerto-Rico-a-tragic-reminder-of-why-climate-action-cannot-wait

Clean Energy Momentum Remains Strong Despite Federal Changes

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund While the federal landscape has radically shifted, clean energy records are being shattered and climate progress has continued thanks to local action, ever-improving economics, and consumer interest, according to NRDC’s Fifth Annual Energy Report, America’s Clean Energy Revolution, published today. The report includes highlights on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and broader […]

The Fight to Keep Oil and Gas Rigs Out of Our Waters. For Good.

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Royal Dutch Shell’s Arctic oil drilling rig arrived in Elliott Bay, May 2015. iStock In January 1969, an oil spill from an offshore drilling platform off California’s Santa Barbara County coast spewed an estimated three million gallons of crude, swiftly turning a 35-mile stretch of idyllic Pacific shoreline […]

Actualización de la EPA sobre el Huracán María correspondiente al martes 3 de octubre de 2017

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (3 de octubre de 2017)—Scott Pruitt,  Administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE.UU. se unió hoy al Presidente Donald Trump en Puerto Rico para reunirse con los líderes y evaluar la labor de respuesta de la Agencia después del Huracán María. Read the […]

EPA Hurricane Maria Update for Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (October 3, 2017)—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt joined President Donald Trump in Puerto Rico today, to meet with leaders and review the Agency’s response efforts following Hurricane Maria. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-hurricane-maria-update-tuesday-october-3-2017

EPA Launches Smart Sectors Program

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (October 3, 2017) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the launch of Smart Sectors, a partnership program between the Agency and regulated sectors focused on achieving better environmental outcomes. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-smart-sectors-program

Actualización de la EPA sobre el Huracán María correspondiente al lunes 2 de octubre

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –  La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de los EE.UU. continúa coordinando estrechamente con socios federales, locales, del Estado Libre Asociado, y de los territorios a medida que la Agencia responde ante el impacto del Huracán María. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/actualizacion-de-la-epa-sobre-el-huracan-maria-correspondiente-al-lunes-2-de-octubre

Scientists Shocked: Plastics, Not Santa, Near the North Pole

Published by Ocean Conservancy When you think of the North Pole—you immediately have visions of snow, ice, polar bears and the Northern Lights…and let’s be honest, Santa Claus! The last thing you’d imagine is trash or debris near the North Pole. But, news reports last week highlighted the growing problem of marine debris—reaching the far corners […]

Interior Secretary Zinke’s Assault on America’s Public Lands

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund You may not be aware that the US Department of Interior controls one fifth of the land in the United States—including our national parks, and 35,000 miles of coastline—and manages the drinking water of one in 10 Americans. Most people also probably aren’t aware that President Trump and […]

States Lead the Way on Energy Efficiency as Feds Falter

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A recent report card of state energy efficiency policies and programs shows that even in this era of partisan divide, blue and red states alike are embracing smarter energy use as a key strategy for reducing harmful pollution, saving consumers money, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. The […]

EPA Hurricane Maria Update for Saturday, September 30

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (September 30, 2017) –  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to coordinate closely with federal, commonwealth, territory and local partners as the Agency responds to the impact of Hurricane Maria. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-hurricane-maria-update-saturday-september-30

From Panthers to Sage Grouse, Oil and Gun Interests Have America’s Wildlife in Their Sights

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund While fewer than 200 Florida panthers likely remain, oil and gas companies are moving forward with a plan to develop prime habitat in Big Cypress National Preserve Connie Bransilver/USFWS Wildlife can’t vote. Animals can’t take to the streets in colorful protest, amass huge followings on Twitter, or crowdsource […]

What Is the Clean Power Plan?

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund The Clean Power Plan, announced by President Obama in August 2015, set the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from U.S. power plants, the largest source of the pollution in the country that’s driving dangerous climate change. We are already seeing the impacts of climate change in extreme weather, droughts, […]

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