Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding 10 and proposing to add eight hazardous waste sites to the Superfund program’s National Priorities List (NPL). Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-adds-sites-national-priorities-list-reduce-risk-public-health-and-environment-0
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Speech by Ibrahim Thiaw, deputy chief of UN Environment at the “Defence and Climate Change” international conference in Skhirat, Morocco. Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27085&ArticleID=36260&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36259&l=en
Published by the Department of the Interior Portland school librarian Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn is teaching her students about history and nature by bringing national parks into the classroom through Every Kid in a Park. The program gives every fourth grader in America a free pass to visit public lands and waters nationwide. Read the full article […]
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36258&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36257&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36256&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Close to 15% of the Earth’s land and 12% of its territorial waters are covered by national parks and other protected areas. – Coverage of marine protected areas more than quadrupled in the last decade. – Eight in 10 key biodiversity areas worldwide lack complete protection. Read […]
Published by the Department of the Interior If left to spread, invasive species can cost billions of dollars to manage and can have devastating consequences on the Nation’s ecosystems, economy, and human health. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/threat-invasive-species
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior takes on a Hawaiian scourge, bad news for bees, and a good day to be a 4th grader! Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-september-2-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Preserving Little Rock: Secretary Jewell and Secretary Foxx visit historic high school and meet with members of the Little Rock Nine to commemorate NPS Centennial. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/photos/commemorating-little-rock-secretary-jewell-meets-members-little-rock-nine
Published by the Department of the Interior The purpose of this MOU is to formalize a relationship for coordination and collaboration between the Department of the Interior and CoalitionWILD to provide mentorship, advice, and expertise to young professionals working in the conservation field in communities around the world. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-partnership-coalitionwild-prepare-next-generation-young
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – State Council approves proposals to propel greening of China’s financial sector – US$600 billion per annum is needed in China to finance green projects Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36254&l=en
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27084&ArticleID=36253&l=en
Published by the Department of the Interior As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy them, the Obama Administration today launched the second year of Every Kid in a Park program, which gives fourth graders and their families free […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a competition for college and university students to design innovative solutions for our nation’s water infrastructure. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-kicks-fifth-annual-campus-rainworks-challenge
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON— U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to ensure that the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act signed this June 22, 2016, delivers on the promise of better protecting the environment and public health. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-moves-swiftly-carry-out-new-chemical-reform-legislation
Published by the Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor and State of California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen coordination of management activities to benefit the Salton Sea, boost the region’s climate resilience, spur the region’s economic growth, and improve public health. Read the […]
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27081&ArticleID=36252&l=en
Published by the Department of the Interior The Congress is expected to convene more than 5,000 participants from around the globe representing governments, non-governmental organizations and civil society to discuss approaches for conservation and sustainable development. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-lead-us-delegation-world-conservation-congress-hawaii