Published by the Environmental News Service BOULDER, Colorado, December 10, 2016 (ENS) – Unusually high air temperatures over the Arctic Ocean, persistent winds from the south, and a warm ocean have resulted in a record low Arctic sea ice extent for November, say scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, NSIDC, at the […]
Published by the Environmental News Service MEXICO CITY, Mexico, December 9, 2016 (ENS) – Mayors from cities across the United States are urging president-elect Donald Trump to recognize the “real and urgent threat that climate change poses to the world’s cities,” and to support them as they enact policies and programs to combat climate change. […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund An updated chemical safety law is already bringing results. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/241246172/0/edf/blogs/feed~Chemical-reform-in-action-EPA-moves-to-ban-solvent-used-by-dry-cleaners-consumers
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Distinct populations of Atlantic killifish developed adaptations that helped them survive in waters tainted by toxic leftovers of industrial manufacturing. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/science/atlantic-killfish-evolution-pollution.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Donald J. Trump’s choice of a climate-change denier won’t undo all of the nation’s efforts to shift from coal and oil, scientists and industry experts say. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/08/us/politics/trump-climate-epa-coal-jobs.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36326&l=en
Published by the Environmental News Service ABUJA, Nigeria, December 8, 2016 (ENS) – Five more West African countries have agreed to ban the import of Europe’s dirty high-sulfur diesel fuel, a move that will slash vehicle emissions and help an estimated 250 million people breathe cleaner air. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/12/08/african-countries-ban-dirty-diesel-imports-from-europe/
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Firefighting costs are soaring, but if we take action today we can limit the economic impact of wildfires. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/240769988/0/edf/blogs/feed~Brutal-Southeast-fire-season-may-not-be-freak-event-Thats-why-taxpayers-should-care
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, December 8, 2016 (ENS) – Oklahoma Attorney General and climate denier E. Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. The announcement of Pruitt’s nomination on Wednesday has drawn responses ranging from outrage to grim, tight-lipped determination to get along […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the results of a national assessment showing that nutrient pollution is widespread in the nation’s lakes, with 4 in 10 lakes suffering from too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epas-national-lakes-assessment-finds-nutrient-pollution-widespread-lakes-0
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Pruitt, the Oklahoma attorney general, has been a key architect of the legal battle against President Obama’s climate change policies. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/07/us/politics/scott-pruitt-epa-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized a proposal to expand the hazards that qualify sites for the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-adds-subsurface-intrusion-superfund-hazard-ranking-system
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to ban certain uses of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) due to health risks when used as a degreaser and a spot removal agent in dry cleaning. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-moves-ban-certain-aerosol-degreasers-and-dry-cleaning-spot-removers-first-major
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing four facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award for the superior performance of their CHP systems. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-honors-2016-energy-star-combined-heat-and-power-award-winners
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-se-mueve-hacia-la-prohibicion-de-desengrasantes-en-aerosol-y-quitamanchas-para
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will address the American Water Summit in Miami. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-address-american-water-summit-0
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Researchers said that there was variation depending on region: Some areas will experience more frequent and stronger rainstorms, others will see more intense winter storms. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/06/science/global-warming-extreme-storms.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Sustained private-sector leadership will be critical for keeping the country on track toward a clean energy economy where innovation and technology advancements are king. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/239351956/0/edf/blogs/feed~General-Mills-Starbucks-Walmart-and-other-big-brands-want-to-stay-the-course-on-climate-Heres-why
Published by the Environmental News Service CANCUN, Mexico, December 5, 2016 (ENS) – Much of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Baja coast and deep ocean are to become protected areas, President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Monday at the opening of the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity underway in […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver the keynote address for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)’s the Global Opportunities for Long-Term Development (GOLD) in the ASGM Sector kickoff event. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/media-advisory-today-epa-administrator-mccarthy-delivers-keynote-address-global