Interior Department Finalizes Rule Providing a Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program

November 10, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The rule strengthens existing policies and creates a new leasing program that will support renewable energy development through competitive leasing processes and incentives to encourage development in suitable areas. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-finalizes-rule-providing-foundation-future-blms-renewable-energy

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Two Florida Men Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Prison for Multi-State Biodiesel Fraud Scheme

November 8, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Washington – Yesterday, Thomas Davanzo, of Estero, Florida, and Robert Fedyna, of Naples, Florida, were sentenced to 121 months and 135 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/two-florida-men-sentenced-over-ten-years-prison-multi-state-biodiesel-fraud-scheme

High-Flow Experiment Underway at Glen Canyon Dam Simulates Natural Flooding through Grand Canyon

November 7, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The 96-hour-release will pick up enough sand from tributary channels to fill a building as big as a football field and as tall as the Washington Monument, all the way to the brim. These hundreds of thousands of tons of sediment will be re-deposited along downstream reaches as sandbars […]

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Las acciones de acatamiento de EPA ayudarán a proteger a las comunidades vulnerables de los peligros a la salud de la pintura a base de plomo

November 3, 2016 / by Headquarters Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

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/las-acciones-de-acatamiento-de-epa-ayudaran-proteger-las-comunidades-vulnerables-de-los

World must urgently up action to cut a further 25% from predicted 2030 emissions, says UN Environment report

November 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – World is still heading for temperature rise of 2.9 to 3.4℃ this century, even with Paris pledges -2030 emissions will be 12 to 14 gigatonnes above levels needed to limit global warming to 2℃ – Opportunities include enhanced pre-2020 action building on Cancun pledges, cost-effective energy efficiency […]

Top UN official: Environmental protection in war more urgent than ever

November 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Ambassador Marie G. Jacobsson Honored at Fourth Annual Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36297&l=en

Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis Announce 10 New National Historic Landmarks Illustrating America’s Diverse History, Culture

November 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior “During the National Park Service’s Centennial year, we are celebrating the places that tell America’s stories, and these newly designated National Historic Landmarks recognize important experiences that help us understand our history and culture,” said Director Jarvis. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-director-jarvis-announce-10-new-national-historic-landmarks

Interior Department Taps Experienced Leaders for Key Positions in Indian Affairs and Education

November 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior Secretary Sally Jewell today announced new leadership for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). Weldon ‘Bruce’ Loudermilk will succeed Michael S. Black as Director of the BIA and Tony Dearman will be the new Director of the BIE. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-taps-experienced-leaders-key-positions-indian-affairs-and

Capturing Acadia: Connecting High Schoolers to Nature

November 2, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior At Acadia National Park in Maine, four high school students spent their summer capturing stunning landscapes with photos and videos as part of the park’s youth technology team. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/capturing-acadia-connecting-high-schoolers-nature

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Automakers Outperform Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for 4th Consecutive Year

November 2, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Passenger vehicles achieved record-high fuel economy while outperforming greenhouse gas emission standards in model year 2015, according to two reports released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/automakers-outperform-greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards-4th-consecutive-year

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation and UN Environment Launch Video Contest to Bring Attention to Food Waste

November 1, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, North America, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Over one-third of food is wasted in North America. Visit http://www.notwasting.com/. Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36293&l=en

Interior Department Releases 2016 Status Report for Land Buy-Back Program, Will Consult with Indian Country on Program Extension

November 1, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Since the Program began making offers in December 2013, approximately $900 million has been paid to landowners for their fractional interests, and the equivalent of nearly 1.7 million acres has been restored to tribal governments. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-2016-status-report-land-buy-back-program-will-consult

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