Secretary Jewell, Governor Mead to Celebrate Protection of Important Land within Grand Teton National Park

December 15, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The newly acquired lands are integral to the park and are highly valued for their scenic and resource values, providing key habitat for wildlife such as elk, bison, pronghorn, moose, deer, grizzly bears, wolves and sage grouse.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-governor-mead-celebrate-protection-important-land-within-grand

Obama Administration Takes Steps to Protect Watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

December 15, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Citing broad concerns from thousands of public comments and input about potential impacts of mining on the wilderness area’s watershed, fish and wildlife, and the nearly $45 million recreation economy, the agencies today took actions that denied an application for renewal of two hard rock mineral leases in the […]

Secretary Jewell Announces Grants to Put Young People to Work on Public Lands

December 15, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Jewell joined youth conservation corps members at the American YouthWorks headquarters to make the announcement – which includes $39,000 for the Texas Conservation Corps – and to hear directly from corps members on how their service has benefited them.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-grants-put-young-people-work-public-lands

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EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide

December 15, 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 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing safety measures to stop poisonings caused by ingestion of the herbicide paraquat, which can also cause severe injuries or death from skin or eye exposure. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-action-prevent-poisonings-herbicide

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EPA Announces Smart City Air Challenge Awardees

December 15, 2016 / by Headquarters Environmental Information OEI / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the City of Baltimore and the Lafayette, Louisiana, Consolidated Government as awardees of the Smart City Air Challenge. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-smart-city-air-challenge-awardees

Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Connor to Announce Final Framework for Glen Canyon Dam

December 14, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Interior Department is meeting complex water challenges by pursuing new, creative ideas and solutions that address the effects of climate change on water resources, improve drought resiliency and long-term water management strategies, and help to ensure stable and secure water supplies for future generations.  Read the full article […]

15 Incredible Snapshots of Next Generation Public Lands Stewards

December 14, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior is leading a nationwide movement to inspire millions of young people to play, learn, serve and work in America’s great outdoors. For the long-term health of our economy and our nation’s public lands, it’s critical that we establish deep, meaningful connections between young people — from every background […]

Secretary Jewell to Continue Nationwide Tour with Major Youth Initiative Announcement in Austin

December 14, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Founded in 1981, American YouthWorks provides young people with opportunities to build careers, strengthen communities and improve the environment through education, on-the-job training and service to others. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-continue-nationwide-tour-major-youth-initiative-announcement-austin

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EPA Helps 25 Communities Meet Environmental Goals, Foster Economic Development

December 14, 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 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that 25 communities will receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that advance clean air, clean water, economic development and other local goals. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-helps-25-communities-meet-environmental-goals-foster-economic-development

Secretary Jewell to Deliver Keynote Remarks at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco

December 13, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior With approximately 24,000 attendees last year, the AGU’s annual Fall Meeting is the largest Earth and space science meeting in the world and presents an opportunity to discuss the latest discoveries, trends and challenges. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-keynote-remarks-american-geophysical-union-fall-meeting-san

Secretary Jewell Announces Milestones to Spur Renewable Energy and Transmission in the West

December 13, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The MOU establishes specific objectives for onshore and offshore renewable energy development on federal and state lands and waters, directing Interior and California agencies to take the necessary actions to achieve these goals. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-milestones-spur-renewable-energy-and-transmission-west

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10:30 AM TODAY: U.S. EPA to Hold Media Call on Upcoming Hydraulic Fracturing Report

December 13, 2016 / by Headquarters Research and Development ORD / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today at 10:30 a.m. EST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an on-the-record media conference call to discuss the upcoming Hydraulic Fracturing Report. There is no embargo on this call. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/1030-am-today-us-epa-hold-media-call-upcoming-hydraulic-fracturing-report

As countries rush to protect their seas, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh calls to preserve the Antarctic

December 12, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Antarctica, Australia, Environment, Global News, Government, North America, Oceans, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Marine protected areas now cover 18.5 million km2 – over 5% of the global ocean and nearly 13% of territorial waters – Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh launches campaign to place an Antarctic area the size of Australia under protection – Mexico announces largest biological reserve in the […]

Secretary Jewell, Governor Mead Protect Key Land in Grand Teton National Park

December 12, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The lands acquired today by the National Park Service are integral to the park and are highly valued for their scenic and resource values, providing key habitat for wildlife such as elk, bison, pronghorn, moose, deer, grizzly bears, wolves, and sage grouse. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-governor-mead-protect-key-land-grand-teton-national-park

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EPA Requires Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides

December 12, 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–Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing standards for applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides that are not available for purchase by the general public, and require special handling. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-requires-stronger-standards-applying-riskiest-pesticides

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EPA requiere normas más estrictas para la aplicación de plaguicidas de mayor riesgo

December 12, 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—Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-requiere-normas-mas-estrictas-para-la-aplicacion-de-plaguicidas-de-mayor-riesgo

Urban sprawl, mining and tourism are adding to the litter problem in mountains, but a new UN report shows way out

December 11, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – The 2015 Nepal earthquake produced 11 years-worth of debris in a single day – 140,000 kilograms of trash remain in Mt. Everest region following decades of tourism – Over a quarter of people in mountainous regions now live in cities Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36327&l=en

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