Published by the Environmental News Service BOULDER, Colorado, June 2, 2017 (ENS) – Citing the threat to human health from radioactive and toxic contaminants at the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons production facility, five Colorado groups have filed for a preliminary injunction to block federal agencies from building public trails and a visitor center on […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo, June 2, 2017 (ENS) – Northern Congo’s notorious elephant poacher and ivory trafficker Daring Dissaka, 39, has been convicted and sentenced to five years in prison. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2017/06/02/notorious-congo-ivory-trafficker-convicted-jailed/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Everyone’s eyes glazed over trying to keep track of the untruths Trump delivered in his speech. Here are a few fibs that really stood out. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/344187964/0/edf/blogs/feed~The-most-flagrant-falsehoods-from-Trumps-climate-speech
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, June 2, 2017 (ENS) – President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement on Climate, signed by 195 nations and formally joined by 147 of them, including the United States. The USA now joins Syria and Nicaragua as the only […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The president has made a reckless error that will hurt America’s economy, public health and credibility. But the Paris deal remains strong. Here’s why. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/342685048/0/edf/blogs/feed~What-you-need-to-know-about-Trumps-retreat-from-the-Paris-climate-agreement
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, June 1, 2017 (ENS) – Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism, according to an innovative study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Toxic chemicals are in the clothes we wear, the lotions we use, the furniture we sit on. All the more reason to expand – rather than roll back – policies that protect us from them. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/342237770/0/edf/blogs/feed~Which-toxic-chemicals-are-in-our-daily-life-These-people-found-out
Published by the Environmental News Service SUVA, Fiji, May 31, 2017 (ENS) – The eco-resorts of Fiji blend the pristine ecology of the blue Pacific with the economical beauty of a simple life. They lead the world’s eco-tourism industry with a formula for sustainability, not solely for the benefit of tourists, nor just for profit. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is following through on its commitment to stay portions of the 2016 New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas industry while the agency works through the reconsideration process. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-stays-oil-and-gas-standards
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EAST CHICAGO – Following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s visit to the USS Lead Superfund site last month, EPA is taking steps to enhance communication and provide better service to East Chicago residents. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-enhances-communication-east-chicago-residents
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Trump’s proposal ignores how science protects American lives and property. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/339518118/0/edf/blogs/feed~ways-NOAA-budget-cuts-will-hurt-weather-reporting-%E2%80%93-and-Americans
Published by the Environmental News Service CANBERRA, Australia, May 30, 2017 (ENS) – A new national body that aims to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been officially launched in Canberra. The Electric Vehicle Council is an industry-led organization representing companies involved in providing, powering and supporting electric vehicles. Read the full […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A lawsuit by a creationist geologist brings to light a dispute between science and religion at Grand Canyon National Park. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/29/us/grand-canyon-study.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tips on how to be an ecotourist. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/29/travel/eco-tourism-greening-summer-vacations.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service TAORMINA, Italy, May 28, 2017 (ENS) – Leaders of the world’s seven wealthiest democracies have failed in a concerted effort to persuade President Donald Trump to endorse the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2017/05/28/g7-trump-refuses-to-endorse-paris-climate-pact/
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some advocates of global climate action think the pact would be stronger if the United States simply left, rather than remaining in and demanding big changes. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/26/climate/can-the-paris-climate-deal-survive-a-trump-style-renegotiation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The president’s proposed reductions to the department’s research may have a greater impact on climate change than the Paris accord decision. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/25/climate/energy-department-climate-trump-budget.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund In contrast to the often-dysfunctional White House, the EPA administrator has been laser focused. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/333612586/0/edf/blogs/feed~Pruitts-first-days-at-the-EPA-His-most-alarming-actions-so-far
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt today signed a proposed rule to postpone compliance dates for the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for steam electric power plants (ELG Rule), which was published in November 2015. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-action-postpone-costly-steam-electric-power-plant-effluent-guidelines-rule
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, May 24, 2017 (ENS) – President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget request to Congress, released in detail Tuesday, has Americans who care about the environment and public health up in arms. The proposal would impose massive cuts on health, environmental and safety net programs … […]