Every four years the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues grades fifteen infrastructure categories. On the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE gave the nation’s drinking water infrastructure a “D”, with over 6 billion gallons of treated water being lost every day. With an estimated $1 trillion needed to address this growing problem, it is […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Fish are considered one of our ocean’s most important resources. In the United States alone more than 1.7 million jobs rely on commercial and recreational fisheries, and fishing generates more than $200 billion in revenue each year. They are a key species in ocean ecosystems around the world, from tropical waters of […]
In late December, EPA designated the next 20 substances to undergo TSCA risk evaluations. This prioritization action triggered the three and a half years timeframe in which EPA must complete the TSCA risk evaluations of these substances. It also began the TSCA process for assigning responsibility for fees to help defray the cost of each […]
I recently had the chance to look back at some of the Plastics Division’s environmental stewardship programs, and I’m struck by how our engagement on the marine litter/plastic waste issue has grown. And it also has become clear that much of what we accomplished was accelerated by partnering with others. Some of our earliest efforts […]
One of the country’s important anti-terrorism programs is in jeopardy of expiring in a couple of months unless Congress takes action. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program is scheduled to sunset on April 18, 2020. Chemistry is the lifeblood of our economy — directly touching 96 percent of all manufactured goods. Securing and maintaining […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You may have seen this video which has been making its way around the internet since it was introduced last fall. In it, Heidi the octopus is sleeping. While she snoozes, she begins to change her color rapidly while David Scheel, a marine biologist at Alaska Pacific University, narrates. He constructs a […]
Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held a hearing to get the perspectives of various stakeholders regarding the importance of the Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The hearing was also held out of concern for the future of the CSB and to discuss what the White House and Congress […]
Currently, there is significant attention on the outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel Coronavirus. The World Health Organization declared the new Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China at the end of December, and the first case in the United States was […]
Antimicrobial products are critical to many industries and help in the protection of public health. Antimicrobials are highly regulated, making it critical for companies to stay abreast of the ever-changing regulatory landscape in which they operate. Those engaged in the business of antimicrobials will not want to miss the Thirteenth Antimicrobial Workshop held May 12-13 at the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2020) — According to multiple media reports, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which delivers a new, clear definition for “waters of the United States,” issued today by the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/correcting-record-media-erroneously-claims-epa-and-army-jeopardize-wetlands-stream
In May 2019 on the Sargasso Sea in the middle of the North Atlantic Gyre I snorkeled among the sargassum in water bluer than imaginable and over 1000 feet deep. This underwater paradise was beautiful but also contained a troubling amount of plastic waste including sunscreen bottles, toothbrushes—even toilet seats, and of course microplastics –tiny […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy From the Atlantic to Pacific, a diverse set of seabird and shorebird species speckle our ocean’s coasts. From protecting their babies before they hatch to ensuring their hatchlings grow into healthy, thriving individuals, the level of commitment that seabird mothers show to their offspring is remarkable. Take a look at these spectacular […]
Published by the Environmental News Service EUGENE, Oregon, January 21, 2020 (ENS) – A divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has “reluctantly” concluded that the youth plaintiffs’ case in Juliana v. United States must be made to Congress, the President, or to the electorate at large. The decision finds federal courts […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy All animals breathe. How they breathe, however, varies. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a human. This means that you breathe by inhaling oxygen (which your body need to function) and exhaling carbon dioxide as waste. Air flows in through your nose or mouth and into your lungs where oxygen is transported […]
We understand and appreciate the concerns that people have about the air they breathe. No one should have to question whether the air they breathe is clean. That’s why companies that make and work with ethylene oxide are actively investing in research and cutting-edge product stewardship technologies — so that we can continue to help […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy After months of deliberations, the United States Senate passed the bipartisan Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (SOS 2.0) on Thursday, January 9. The bill still has a long road ahead before it can become law, but this represents a win for our ocean! SOS 2.0 passed by unanimous consent, which means that […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Ingrid Giskes, the Director of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), where she works to tackle the most harmful form of marine debris in our ocean: lost and abandoned fishing gear. She has a background in international policy and has been working in this field for the last seven years. When she’s not traveling, Ingrid lives […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The United States won’t take the kind of bold action we need this year, but we can still make really important progress. Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/615868760/0/edf/blogs/feed~Can-we-make-climate-progress-in
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting two public hearings related to ethylene oxide as it takes public comments on its proposed risk and technology review for the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, known as the MON. The MON is the first rulemaking of this type to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Grandmothers. The matriarchs of family units, our female elders are some of the most influential individuals in our lives, both as children and as we grow into our own in adulthood. Could this special dynamic be present in other species besides humans? This question became a prominent topic of discussion in the […]