U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Moves Swiftly to Carry Out New Chemical Reform Legislation

September 1, 2016 / by Headquarters Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON— U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to ensure that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act signed this June 22, 2016, delivers on the promise of better protecting the environment and public health. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-moves-swiftly-carry-out-new-chemical-reform-legislation

Hundreds of Millions Face Health Risk as Water Pollution Rises Across Three Continents

August 30, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Africa, Asia, Environment, Global News, Government, Oceans, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Pathogen and organic pollution rises in more than 50% of river stretches in Africa, Asia and Latin America – Asia hit hardest by rise in severe pathogen pollution with up to a half of all river stretches affected – Up to 323 million people on three continents […]

Japan’s $320 Million Gamble at Fukushima: An Underground Ice Wall

August 29, 2016 / by MARTIN FACKLER / Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The project is designed to keep water out of the damaged reactor buildings at the nuclear power plant, and radioactive water from reaching the Pacific. Critics say it may not work. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/science/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-plant-cleanup-ice-wall.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Fish-Killing Parasite Forces Yellowstone River Closure

August 29, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, Oceans

Published by the Environmental News Service BOZEMAN, Montana, August 29, 2016 (ENS) – A fish kill caused by a microscopic parasite prompted Montana wildlife officials to shut down 175 miles of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries to recreation last week. The unprecedented move was taken to prevent a parasite that causes kidney disease in […]

UN Environment Chief Discusses Lagoon Clean-up, Air Pollution, Wildlife Protection, and Marine Erosion with Côte d’Ivoire Prime Minister

August 29, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme “I’ve seen Côte d’Ivoire rapidly develop in the last five years. I want to see it continue to build and improve its economy long into the future. For it to do so, economic development must not come at the expense of the environment.” – Erik Solheim Read the […]

Italy Mourns Hundreds of Earthquake Victims

August 28, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Europe, Journalism

Published by the Environmental News Service ROME, Italy, August 27, 2016 (ENS) – Today, Italians joined in a day of national mourning for victims of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday, killing 291 people. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/08/28/italy-mourns-hundreds-of-earthquake-victims/

Obama Creates Planet’s Largest Marine Protected Area

August 27, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism

Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2016 (ENS) – President Barack Obama Friday expanded the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument surrounding the Northwest Hawaiian Islands, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/08/27/obama-creates-planets-largest-marine-protected-area/

California’s carbon market is a big success. Here are the facts.

August 26, 2016 / by Erica Morehouse / Climate, Conservation, Environment

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund California is ahead of schedule in meeting its ambitious climate goals, thanks in no small part to its emissions trading program.       Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/186253248/0/edf/blogs/feed~Californias-carbon-market-is-a-big-success-Here-are-the-facts

National Monument Gift Celebrates U.S. Parks’ 100 Years

August 25, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism

Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, August 25, 2016 (ENS) – The U.S. National Park Service turns 100 years old today. In celebration, President Barack Obama has designated 87,500 pristine acres in north-central Maine as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/08/25/national-monument-gift-celebrates-u-s-parks-100-years/

Broadband to Revitalize Appalachian Coal Country

August 25, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism

Published by the Environmental News Service   WASHINGTON, DC, August 25, 2016 (ENS) – Ten communities in six states have been selected by the Obama Administration to participate in the Cool & Connected planning assistance program, a new initiative to help people use broadband service for downtown revitalization and economic development. “Cool & Connected will […]

Europe’s Electric Car Sales Up 21 Percent This Year

August 25, 2016 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Europe, Journalism

Published by the Environmental News Service STOCKHOLM, Sweden, August 24, 2016 (ENS) – A total of 91,300 electric vehicles were sold in Europe in the first six months of 2016 – a 21 percent year on year increase, according to new data released by EV Volumes.com, the electric vehicle world sales database. Read the full […]

Incoming President of UN General Assembly puts financing for sustainable development center stage

August 25, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – US$5-7 trillion a year needed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27081&ArticleID=36247&l=en

Climate change is messing with clouds – and it’s a really big deal

August 24, 2016 / by Ilissa Ocko / Climate, Conservation, Environment

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Climate change is pushing clouds higher and toward the poles, triggering a cycle of ever-rising global temperatures.       Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/185004500/0/edf/blogs/feed~Climate-change-is-messing-with-clouds-%E2%80%93-and-its-a-really-big-deal

Explorer: West of Key West, an Under-the-Radar National Park

August 24, 2016 / by ELIZABETH ZACH / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Sea, sand, history and climate forecasts are all part of a trip to the Dry Tortugas, an aquatic paradise at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/travel/dry-tortugas-national-park-florida-keys.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Obama Administration to Help Appalachian Communities Revitalize Downtowns through Broadband Service

August 24, 2016 / by Headquarters Office of the Administrator AO / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/obama-administration-help-appalachian-communities-revitalize-downtowns-through

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