Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-two-rules-reduce-use-and-emissions-potent-greenhouse-gases
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an interagency agreement on tribal treaty rights and other initiatives designed to advance tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-initiatives-advance-tribal-sovereignty-expand-environmental-observer
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A failure to resolve conflicting amendments in the Clean Air Act about 26 years ago could imperil the president’s signature climate change policy. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/26/us/politics/obama-court-clean-power-plan.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 25, 2016 (ENS) – “It is a great pleasure to be here in the City of Johannesburg – the vibrant heart of South Africa,” said John Scanlon, secretary-general of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, CITES, opening this 12-day trade and wildlife meeting […]
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Published by the Environmental Defense Fund These steps will lead to a more stable future for our planet and growing population. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/201674434/0/edf/blogs/feed~climate-actions-for-a-more-peaceful-world
Published by the Environmental News Service LONDON, UK, September 23, 2016 (ENS) – In a live satellite feed from London to invited audiences in Johannesburg and Toyko ahead of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Prince William said “it is no longer acceptable to buy and sell […]
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Published by the Environmental News Service PARIS, France, September 22, 2016 (ENS) – France has become the world’s first country to pass a law banning plastic plates, cups and utensils unless they contain a large proportion of compostable or biologically-sourced materials. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/09/22/france-bans-plastic-plates-cups-cutlery/
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Washington – An EPA report finds that air pollution at the nation’s ports can be reduced significantly at all port types and sizes through a variety of strategies and cleaner technologies. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-national-assessment-strategies-reduce-air-pollution-ports
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Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, September 21, 2016 (ENS) – “Automated vehicles have the potential to save thousands of lives, driving the single biggest leap in road safety that our country has ever taken,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, announcing the government’s new policy for their safe testing and deployment. Read […]
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, September 21, 2016 (ENS) – The Paris Agreement on Climate Change is set to become law this year after a ceremony at the United Nations in New York today saw 60 countries worth 47.5 percent of global emissions complete their accession to it and 14 […]
Published by the Environmental News Service BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, September 20, 2016 (ENS) – Gasoline is expected to begin flowing again Wednesday through a temporary bypass on a damaged pipeline in Alabama owned by Colonial Pipeline, one of the country’s biggest pipeline companies. The leak forced a pipeline shutdown, skyrocketing fuel prices and gas shortages across […]
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Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The 10-year deal is one of the biggest such agreements yet, as airlines try to reduce their reliance on petroleum-based aviation fuels. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/20/business/energy-environment/jetblue-makes-biofuels-deal-to-curtail-greenhouse-gases.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to six universities to work with local communities to better understand the economic value of water quality. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-48-million-six-universities-research-water-quality-benefits-0
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Arctic sea ice this summer shrank to its second lowest level since scientists started to monitor it by satellite, with scientists saying it is another ominous signal of global warming. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/20/science/shrinking-artic-ice.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 19, 2016 (ENS) – Illegal trade in endangered species, including internet commerce, is enormous – by any estimate. Far-reaching decisions on managing the world’s wildlife are about to be made here in Johannesburg, where 182 countries plus the EU will gather Saturday for 12 days […]
Published by the Environmental News Service CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, September 19, 2016 (ENS) – Bank of America today pledged to go carbon neutral, and to use 100 percent renewable electricity by the year 2020. The bank says it will manage facilities that support its 4,700 retail financial centers and 16,000 ATMs for protection of the […]