Secretary Jewell, State of California Announce Landmark Renewable Energy, Conservation Plan for 10 Million Acres of California Desert

Published by the Department of the Interior The finalization of the DRECP is the result of an eight year process of extensive public participation, which included collaboration among the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Energy Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and countless other stakeholders. The planning effort began in […]

Secretary Jewell to Announce Major Milestone for Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands in Southern Nevada

Published by the Department of the Interior To foster tribal energy self-sufficiency and advance economic competitiveness, Interior conducted a sweeping reform of federal surface leasing regulations for American Indian lands that streamlines the approval process for home ownership and spurs renewable energy development in Indian Country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-announce-major-milestone-renewable-energy-development-tribal-lands

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EPA Recognizes Supermarkets Across the Country for Environmental Leadership in Reducing Potent Greenhouse Gases

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 13 companies in the supermarket industry for their achievements reducing emissions of environmentally harmful refrigerants. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-supermarkets-across-country-environmental-leadership-reducing-potent

Powering Up Renewable Energy on Public Lands

Published by the Department of the Interior In just eight short years, renewable energy on America’s public lands has gone from zero to hero — generating domestic clean energy, cutting carbon pollution and creating good-paying jobs here at home.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/powering-renewable-energy-public-lands

Obsolete Dams are a Hazard to People and Wildlife. We’re Working Together to Remove Them.

Published by the Department of the Interior For every Hoover Dam that continues to provide benefits like water supply or clean energy, there are thousands of obsolete, abandoned and dangerous dams choking our waterways. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/obsolete-dams-are-hazard-people-and-wildlife-were-working-together-remove-them

Secretary Jewell to Make Major Announcement for Renewable Energy and Conservation in California Desert

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will make a major announcement surrounding Phase I of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, an innovative, landscape-level renewable energy and conservation planning effort covering 10 million acres of public lands management by the Bureau of Land Management in the California desert. […]

Footballing Icon Neymar Jr. Targets Deadly Threats to Wildlife

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Brazil and Barcelona star takes up Gisele Bündchen invitation to help end illegal trade in wildlife Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36264&l=en

Joint Statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe V. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Published by the Department of the Interior A statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/joint-statement-department-justice-department-army-and-department-interior-regarding

China’s Biggest Stars Go Wild for Life to End Illegal Trade in Wildlife

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme “This new campaign will not allow ignorance, indifference, fashion or status to serve as an excuse.” – UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Li Bingbing Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36263&l=en

Secretary Jewell to Make Major Renewable Energy Announcements in Three-State Tour

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will begin a three-state renewable energy tour tomorrow to make several announcements about efforts to support renewable energy on public lands and waters.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-make-major-renewable-energy-announcements-three-state-tour

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EPA Awarded Three GreenGov Presidential Sustainability Awards

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) has received three White House Presidential GreenGov sustainability awards, including one for helping Long Island communities develop post-Hurricane Sandy climate resiliency strategies. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awarded-three-greengov-presidential-sustainability-awards

Governments and international organizations pledge stronger partnerships for green economy

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Partnership for Action on Green Economy is supporting governments in Peru, Colombia and Mongolia to introduce green policies. – Mongolia plans to green public education buildings, by reducing heat loss by 20 per cent by 2020 and by 40 per cent by 2030. Read the full article […]

Interior Department Signs Agreements with Three Additional Tribes to Implement Land Buy-Back Program

Published by the Department of the Interior The Buy-Back Program implements the land consolidation component of the Cobell Settlement, which provided $1.9 billion to purchase fractional interests in trust or restricted land from willing sellers at fair market value within 10 years.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-signs-agreements-three-additional-tribes-implement-land-buy-back

Secretary Jewell to Deliver Remarks at Flight 93 National Memorial September 11 Commemoration

Published by the Department of the Interior On Sunday, September 11, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will deliver remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center honoring the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-remarks-flight-93-national-memorial-september-11

Secretary Jewell to Join State Partners at Hughesville Dam Removal Project on Musconetcong River

Published by the Department of the Interior Removal of the 150-foot-long dam built in 1889 will reduce the risk of dam failure and upstream flooding, protect human safety and restore access to one mile of habitat for migratory fish species including eels, herring, American shad, and striped bass. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-join-state-partners-hughesville-dam-removal-project-musconetcong

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EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Smog-Forming Pollution Transported Across State Lines

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized updates to the agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) that will help protect communities in the eastern U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-rule-reduce-smog-forming-pollution-transported-across-state-lines

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