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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

Lead Toxicity Is a Nationwide Crisis

November 1, 2016 / by Rhea Suh / Conservation, Fresh Water, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund It deserves — and demands — a nationwide response. Jamie Hooper/Fotolia Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you without hesitation that their most important responsibility is keeping their kids safe and healthy. As the mother of a young daughter myself, I’ll vouch that this is certainly true for me. And it’s equally […]

Change Your Clock, Change Your Bulb, Save Lots of Money

October 31, 2016 / by Noah Horowitz / Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Want to save a lot of money as you prepare to move your clock back one hour for the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday (Nov. 6)? Head over to your hardware store and buy some energy-saving LED light bulbs to prepare for the period when the […]

Uncertain Harvest: Doubts About the Promised Bounty of Genetically Modified Crops

October 29, 2016 / by DANNY HAKIM / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Higher yields with less pesticides was the sales pitch for genetically modified seeds. But that has not proved to be the outcome in the United States. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/business/gmo-promise-falls-short.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Spooky and scary can be safe, too: Tips for a fun and safe Halloween

October 28, 2016 / by Robert Simon / American Chemical Council, Industry, North America

Are you ready for the tricks and treats of Halloween? We hope your All Hallows’ Eve is filled with spooks and spirits. Before you embark on your ghostly adventure let’s make sure you’re taking proper safety precautions. Fire hazards pose a significant risk on Halloween. In fact, 10,300 fires were reported in the United States […]

EPA Announces First ONE Future Commitments Under Methane Challenge Program

October 28, 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—Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to take action on climate change and protect public health, EPA is announcing the founding partners of the ONE Future Emissions Intensity Commitment Option under the Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge (Met Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-first-one-future-commitments-under-methane-challenge-program

EPA Issues Rule Finalizing Changes to Existing Hazardous Waste Export and Import Regulations

October 28, 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) finalized a rule to improve the nation’s hazardous waste regulations to protect public health and the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-rule-finalizing-changes-existing-hazardous-waste-export-and-import

Zero-Emission Vehicles Protect Public Health, Save Lives

October 27, 2016 / by Simon Mui / Asia, Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Resources

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund A report released today underscores the high stakes to our health, environment, and pocketbooks if we fail to move aggressively to put many more zero-emission vehicles on the road to replace polluting gasoline-powered cars and trucks. The report, Clean Air Future, from the American Lung Association finds that the public […]

EPA Launches New Guide for Long-Term Stormwater Planning, Names Five Pilot Communities

October 27, 2016 / by Headquarters Water OW / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a package of tools to help communities plan long-term strategies for managing stormwater pollution. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-new-guide-long-term-stormwater-planning-names-five-pilot-communities

EPA Releases the EJ 2020 Action Agenda, the Agency’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan for 2016-2020

October 27, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released the Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda (EJ 2020), the Agency’s environmental justice strategic plan for 2016 to 2020. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-ej-2020-action-agenda-agencys-environmental-justice-strategic-plan-2016

EPA publica Agenda de Acción EJ 2020, el plan estratégico de justicia ambiental de la agencia para el 2016-2020

October 27, 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, D.C., el 27 de octubre de 2016) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publica-agenda-de-accion-ej-2020-el-plan-estrategico-de-justicia-ambiental-de-la

To Save These Rare Giraffes, Uganda Built an Ark (of Sorts)

October 26, 2016 / by Tim Sohn / Africa, Asia, Australia, Conservation, Europe, Fresh Water, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund About 1,250 endangered Rothchild’s giraffes live north of the Nile River in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. Joel Sartore The veterinarian leaned out the Land Cruiser’s passenger-side window, a tranquilizer gun propped on his shoulder. After eyeing a herd of giraffes, he leveled the rifle and took a […]

All about polar bears: watch and learn

October 26, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, North America, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Who doesn’t love the big, burly white bears of the north? Polar bears—at the top of the food chain and vital to the health of the Arctic marine environment—are important to the cultures and economies of Arctic peoples. The bears spend most of their lives on sea ice, where they […]

Look for the label: Shopping for sustainable food

October 25, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Australia, Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Global News, Lands, North America, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Producing food is critical to the future of humankind, yet it’s also one of the most significant threats to wildlife and the oceans, forests, and other habitats they call home. The good news is that a growing proportion of food is certified sustainable by independent organizations that WWF supports. By […]

EPA Announces National Call-to-Action to Change Out 300 Million Light Bulbs

October 25, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / 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) marks Energy Star Day 2016 by calling on Americans to change out their inefficient light bulbs with Energy Star certified LED bulbs. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-national-call-action-change-out-300-million-light-bulbs

NRDC Submits Comments on Proposed Flood Protection Rule

October 24, 2016 / by Joel Scata / Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Resources

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Binghamton, N.Y., September 8, 2011—A floodwall, built with hazard mitigation funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and New York State protected this vital property from flood waters that devastated other parts of the city FEMA News Photo On Friday, NRDC submitted comments on proposed rule to update […]

Part 3: What Does It Take to Realize the 1.5 Degree Scenario

October 24, 2016 / by David B. Goldstein / Africa, Asia, Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund “It always seem impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela This blog series is an effort to present some preliminary thoughts on how the U.S. and other nations could limit the increase in global average temperature to 1.5 C. My goal is to spark a conversation on this critical […]

Energy Star Collaboration Aims to Increase Sales of Energy-Efficient Products

October 24, 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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced an innovative pilot program with Energy Star partners to encourage the sale of more efficient products for the home. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/energy-star-collaboration-aims-increase-sales-energy-efficient-products

Part 2: Stopping at 1.5 Degrees: What Will It Take?

October 21, 2016 / by David B. Goldstein / Air Quality, Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund This blog series is an effort to present some preliminary thoughts on how the U.S. and other nations could limit the increase in global average temperature to 1.5 C. My goal is to spark a conversation on this critical issue. Part 2 of a 3 part blog: Stopping […]