Secretary Jewell, Under Secretary Bonnie Join Utah Local Leaders at Public Meeting to Hear Community Visions for Public Lands Conservation

July 18, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Southeastern Utah is a land of spectacular natural beauty, important historical resources and areas of significance to local tribes for traditional cultural practices. The area also contains thousands of currently unprotected cultural and archaeological sites, including well-preserved cliff dwellings and rock art. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-under-secretary-bonnie-join-utah-local-leaders-public-meeting-hear

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OIL REFINERS TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION AT SIX REFINERIES UNDER SETTLEMENT WITH EPA AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

July 18, 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—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/oil-refiners-reduce-air-pollution-six-refineries-under-settlement-epa-and-department-0

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US EPA, US DOT, California’s Air Resources Board Issue Draft Technical Assessment Report of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2022-2025 Cars and Light Trucks

July 18, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/us-epa-us-dot-californias-air-resources-board-issue-draft-technical-assessment-report

Developing Countries Show World Way Forward on Green Finance

July 18, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Developing countries embrace green finance policies as part of wider effort to finance the real economy and meet social, economic and environmental needs Green finance policies inspired by new models such as developments in fintech US$5-7 trillion a year needed to implement the Sustainable Development Goals Read the […]

Secretary Jewell to Highlight Conservation Efforts in Washington State, Discuss Importance of Trans-Pacific Partnership for Region

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement at the Washington Council of International Trade Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-highlight-conservation-efforts-washington-state-discuss-importance

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EPA Issues Final Actions to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

July 15, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Climate, Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Continuing the Obama Administration’s commitment to taking action on climate change and protecting public health, the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-final-actions-cut-methane-emissions-municipal-solid-waste-landfills

Media Advisory: At Montreal Protocol Meetings in Vienna: Countries to Continue Efforts to Control Greenhouse Gases under the Montreal Protocol

July 15, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Environment, Global News, Government, United Nations Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme 15 to 23 July 2016 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC); Vienna, Austria Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27079&ArticleID=36230&l=en

Secretary Jewell to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Annual Commemorative Event

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

Published by the Department of the Interior U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to tour the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and participate in commemoration events to honor the 72nd anniversary of the disaster. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-keynote-remarks-port-chicago-naval-magazine-national

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TODAY: EPA Administrator to Deliver Remarks at 87th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention Unity Luncheon

July 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 – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver remarks at the 87th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Convention Unity Luncheon. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-deliver-remarks-87th-annual-league-united-latin-american

Interior, Agriculture & Defense Team Up To Conserve Landscapes and Wildlife, Bolster Rural Economies, and Ensure Military Readiness

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

Published by the Department of the Interior The Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Defense joined with state and federal partners today to announce the designation of three new Sentinel Landscapes to benefit working lands, wildlife conservation and military readiness. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-agriculture-defense-team-conserve-landscapes-and-wildlife-bolster-rural

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EPA Announces $10.7 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Economically Disadvantaged Communities Across the Country

July 12, 2016 / by Headquarters Land and Emergency Management OLEM / 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) announced approximately $10.7 million in supplemental funding to help transform communities by cleaning up contaminated brownfield properties. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-107-million-supplemental-funds-clean-contaminated-brownfield-sites

Secretary Jewell, Under Secretary Bonnie To Join Utah Local Leaders at Public Meeting to Hear Community Visions for Public Lands Conservation

July 11, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to seek public input on community visions for public lands management Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-under-secretary-bonnie-join-utah-local-leaders-public-meeting-hear

Building History: Architecture in National Parks

July 11, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Many of the 412 locations in the National Park System include historic buildings that tell fascinating stories of the people who built them and how they were used. Check out this blog to see stunning examples of important architecture in national parks and find a site near you! Read the […]

EPA Announces Stabilization Work Resuming at Gold King Mine

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

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is mobilizing contractors to complete work started last fall at the Gold King Mine. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-stabilization-work-resuming-gold-king-mine

Interior Issues Final Regulations to Raise Safety & Environmental Standards for Any Future Exploratory Drilling in U.S. Arctic Waters

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

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior announces final regulations to ensure that all future exploratory drilling activities on the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are under high safety and environmental standards.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-issues-final-regulations-raise-safety-environmental-standards-any-future

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