EPA Honors 2016 Green Power Leaders
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-honors-2016-green-power-leaders
Declaración y blog de la administradora de EPA Gina McCarthy sobre el histórico Acuerdo de Kigali
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Declaración y blog de la administradora de EPA Gina McCarthy sobre el histórico Acuerdo de Kigali El 15 de octubre de 2016 Información de contacto Melissa Harrison (Harrison.Melissa@epa.gov) Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/declaracion-y-blog-de-la-administradora-de-epa-gina-mccarthy-sobre-el-historico-acuerdo
Statement, Blog, from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Historic Kigali Agreement
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Statement from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Historic Kigali Agreement Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/statement-blog-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-historic-kigali-agreement
Countries agree to curb powerful greenhouse gases in largest climate breakthrough since Paris
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Kigali Amendment can prevent up to 0.5°C of global warming, while continuing to protect the ozone layer – HFCs consumption to be reduced in 2019 in developed countries and frozen in 2024 and 2028 in developing countries Read the full […]
This Week at Interior October 14, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Making LGBTQ history, celebrating the world’s largest wildlife refuge system, catching a giant rat Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-october-14-2016
Interior and USDA Officials Announce New Partnerships to Support Water Management and Conservation in the Yakima River Basin
Published by the Department of the Interior This proactive commitment will protect municipal and agricultural water supplies, infrastructure and ecosystem health. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-and-usda-officials-announce-new-partnerships-support-water-management-and
Deputy Secretary Connor to Join Senator Jeff Merkley at Public Meeting to Hear Community’s Vision for Conservation in Southwest Oregon
Published by the Department of the Interior The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is the first monument established solely for the preservation of biodiversity, in recognition of its spectacular variety of rare and beautiful species of plants and animals. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/deputy-secretary-connor-join-senator-jeff-merkley-public-meeting-hear-communitys
Obama Administration Exceeds Ambitious Goal to Restore 500,000 Acres of Tribal Homelands
Published by the Department of the Interior The 500,000 acre goal was surpassed Friday when President Obama signed into law the bipartisan Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, which conveys more than 71,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service lands to the U.S. Department of the Interior to place into federal trust status […]
Flight of Fancy: 12 Amazing Birds
Published by the Department of the Interior Check out the cool pictures and fun facts below about 12 of our favorite birds. Some have recovered from near extinction for a dramatic #WildlifeWin. Some you might see and hear everyday. Others are just amazing to watch. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/flight-fancy-12-amazing-birds
UN Environment Announces Co-chairs for Sixth Edition of Landmark State of World Environment Report (GEO-6)
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme New GEO-6 website provides access to vital information and data Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27086&ArticleID=36282&l=en
Secretary Jewell to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Maine’s Evening for the Environment Celebration
Published by the Department of the Interior On Wednesday, October 12, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will deliver keynote remarks at Evening for the Environment, an event hosted by the Maine Conservation Alliance to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service and the recent designation of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument in northern […]
Secretary Jewell Joins National Park Service and Gill Foundation to Announce Release of First National Study on LGBTQ History
Published by the Department of the Interior “LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History” is the first of its kind study conducted by a national government to chronicle historical places, documents, people and events that shaped the LGBTQ civil rights movement in America. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-joins-national-park-service-and-gill-foundation-announce-release-0
EPA otorga $1.3 millones para revitalizar las aguas urbanas y comunidades aledañas en Estados Unidos
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON, DC—La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) otorga $1.3 millones a 22 organizaciones en 18 estados para ayudar a proteger y restaurar las aguas urbanas y apoyar la revitalización comunitaria y otras prioridades locales. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-otorga-13-millones-para-revitalizar-las-aguas-urbanas-y-comunidades-aledanas-en
EPA Acts on New Chemical Law to Fast-Track Five Chemicals
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – EPA is taking swift steps to carry out requirements in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act and to reduce exposure to certain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-acts-new-chemical-law-fast-track-five-chemicals-0
EPA Awarding $1.3 Million to Revitalize America’s Urban Waters and Surrounding Communities
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $1.3 million to 22 organizations in 18 states to help protect and restore urban waters and to support community revitalization and other local priorities. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awarding-13-million-revitalize-americas-urban-waters-and-surrounding-communities
Joint Statement from Department of Justice, Department of the Army and Department of the Interior Regarding D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Published by the Department of the Interior We appreciate the D.C. Circuit’s opinion. We continue to respect the right to peaceful protest and expect people to obey the law. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/joint-statement-department-justice-department-army-and-department-interior-regarding-0
Opening Remarks by Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Environment Deputy Executive Director at the Regional Forum on Health and the Environment in Manila
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27087&ArticleID=36281&l=en
Closing Remarks by Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Environment Deputy Executive Director at the 4th Regional Forum on Environment and Health
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27087&ArticleID=36279&l=en
This Week at Interior October 7, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Earlier Springs in parks, rising sea levels in the Gulf, happy dogs at Denali Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-october-7-2016
Secretary Jewell, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis & Gill Foundation Founder to Release First National Study on LGBTQ History
Published by the Department of the Interior On Tuesday, October 11, Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Jonathan B. Jarvis, Director of the National Park Service and Tim Gill, philanthropist and founder of the Gill Foundation will hold a press conference call to discuss efforts by the National Park Service to tell a more inclusive […]