Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A spate of extreme warmth is linked to climate change, and may lead to shrinking ice coverage and even more warming in the region, scientists said. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/21/science/arctic-global-warming.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule amending its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations to reduce the likelihood of accidental releases at chemical facilities and improve emergency response activities when those releases occur. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-amends-its-risk-management-program-chemical-facilities
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, December 20, 2016 (ENS) – President Barack Obama is about to invoke a seldom-used provision of a 1953 law that gives presidents the power to withdraw U.S. waters from future oil and gas leasing, said two people who spoke to Bloomberg News anonymously because the decision has […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –En el segundo acuerdo parcial anunciado hoy por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/volkswagen-retirara-83000-vehiculos-diesel-de-30-litros-y-financiara-proyectos-de
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to remove 72 ingredients from its list of ingredients approved for use in pesticide products. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-prohibits-72-inert-ingredients-use-pesticides
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – In a second partial settlement announced today by the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/volkswagen-recall-83000-30-liter-diesel-vehicles-and-fund-mitigation-projects-settle
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today at 3:00 p.m. EST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold an on-the-record call to update members of the news media about the Volkswagen case. There is no embargo on this call Read the full article […]
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Green growth and biodiversity also on the agenda Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36335&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – New agreement paves the way for enhanced cooperation between UN Environment and 79 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states on environment and climate change – UN Environment working closely with the ACP Secretariat to support a more coherent and integrated approach towards the implementation of the sustainable […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment NASA has launched eight microsatellites that will help scientists predict hurricanes and tropical storms. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/science/nasa-cygnss-satellites-hurricanes.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, December 19, 2016 (ENS) – The American Bird Conservancy and its Brazilian partner Aquasis have secured more than 170 acres of critical habitat to improve the chance for survival of one of the world’s rarest and most spectacular birds, the Araripe Manakin. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/12/19/rare-brazilian-songbird-finds-refuge-in-a-dry-land/
Published by the Environmental News Service GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, December 19, 2016 (ENS) – Working together, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council have designated a large offshore area in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean for the protection of deep-sea corals. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/12/19/u-s-creates-atlantic-deep-sea-coral-protection-zone/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Here’s how bad Scott Pruitt’s anti-environment agenda will be for American companies. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/246100364/0/edf/blogs/feed~reasons-Trumps-EPA-pick-is-bad-news-for-business
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Here’s a selection of Times reporters’ most memorable stories of the year, with a focus on climate change and related environmental issues. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/science/2016-global-warming-news.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its 2016 annual enforcement and compliance results, highlighted by a series of high-impact cases that are delivering environmental and public health benefits to communities across the country. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-2016-annual-environmental-enforcement-results
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development – Pledges and commitments in support of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity made by Business; Cities and Subnational Authorities, IPLCs and Youth; – Capacity-building strategy […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The bears that come here are climate refugees, on land because the sea ice they rely on for hunting seals is receding. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/18/science/polar-bears-global-warming.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new visualization from NASA illustrates the concentration of carbon dioxide around the globe over the course of a year. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/16/science/carbon-dioxide-satellite.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Governors and mayors say they are determined to continue with plans to address climate change, no matter what a Trump administration may do. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/16/science/local-government-climate-change-efforts.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The rules passed by the state’s energy agency represent another step in California’s efforts to drastically lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/science/california-new-computer-energy-rules.html?partner=rss&emc=rss