By Larry TellerFor many years while lap swimming, and more recently raking leaves and shlepping the tarp to the curb, I’ve kept track of laps and tarps by counting—not from 1 to 10, which for me seems too easy to lose track of as the mind wanders—but from the home of EPA’s Region 1 office…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Nisha S. SipesWho knew that we could help make our environment healthier by using new and recycled data!This month, I have the honor of being presented the Best Postdoctoral Publication Award by the…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 2012) - The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (CRRM) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $970,000 and invest more…
By Jill VohrWho knew? Red carpet events in Hollywood don’t always use red carpets. On February 19th, the world-wide premiere of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax involved all the fabulous movie stars you would expect to see—but on an ORANGE carpet. The same color as the Lorax.I was lucky enough to be…
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 2012) - EPA Region 7 will join state health agencies from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, and the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), to host the Sixth Annual Region 7 Radon Stakeholders’…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (CRRM) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $970,000 and invest more than $4.25 million on new pollution controls and $6.5 million…
By Matt Bogoshian I like to save money.As a husband and dad, finding more ways to save money is just part of living and raising a family.From a national perspective, the same thing applies. To make an America built to last, making smarter choices not only can save REAL money but it often also means…
By Sheila LewisYou’ve probably heard the saying, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!” This phrase has taken on new life in Cleveland, which has been plagued by these nasty parasites. Many families in the city are ill-informed about bedbugs, and some people have endangered their health…
Southwest Colorado Tribe is first in nation to operate Clean Air Act program for large sources of air emissions (Denver, Colo. - March 5, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced its approval of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s air permitting program, making the Tribe the…
By Rob LandolfiWalk into the average person’s workspace, and there’s a good chance you’ll see some art made by a special young person. In my cube it’s a poster of “Fluffy, the Sun Burn Horse-maid.” As with most endearing children’s artwork, this poster has its share of misspelled…
(Buffalo, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $100,000 federal Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant to the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York for a community project in Tonawanda, New York. The EPA grant will assist the Tonawanda community in…
(Buffalo, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $100,000 federal Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant to the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York for a community project in Tonawanda, New York. The EPA grant will assist the Tonawanda community in…
WASHINGTON - The Urban Waters Federal Partnership, made up of 11 federal agencies, today announced a program in seven cities that will accelerate and coordinate on-the-ground projects that are critical to improving water quality and public health, restoring forest resources and fostering community…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will provide up to $15 million in funding for training and technical assistance to small drinking and wastewater systems, defined as systems that serve fewer than 10,000 people, and private well owners
By Jeanethe FalveyTwo weeks ago, NOAA made my day. Their photo submission from their 2011 Okeanos Expedition to the Galapagos Islands took the prize for the deepest photo submitted to State of the Environment in one fell swoop.In 1977, as Documerica was heading into the National Archives not to be…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in the U.S. Virgin Islands to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in the U.S. Virgin Islands to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…
By Larry TellerFor many years while lap swimming, and more recently raking leaves and shlepping the tarp to the curb, I’ve kept track of laps and tarps by counting—not from 1 to 10, which for me seems too easy to lose track of as the mind wanders—but from the home of EPA’s Region 1 office…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Nisha S. SipesWho knew that we could help make our environment healthier by using new and recycled data!This month, I have the honor of being presented the Best Postdoctoral Publication Award by the…
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 2012) - The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (CRRM) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $970,000 and invest more…
By Jill VohrWho knew? Red carpet events in Hollywood don’t always use red carpets. On February 19th, the world-wide premiere of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax involved all the fabulous movie stars you would expect to see—but on an ORANGE carpet. The same color as the Lorax.I was lucky enough to be…
Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 2012) - EPA Region 7 will join state health agencies from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, and the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), to host the Sixth Annual Region 7 Radon Stakeholders’…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (CRRM) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $970,000 and invest more than $4.25 million on new pollution controls and $6.5 million…
By Matt Bogoshian I like to save money.As a husband and dad, finding more ways to save money is just part of living and raising a family.From a national perspective, the same thing applies. To make an America built to last, making smarter choices not only can save REAL money but it often also means…
By Sheila LewisYou’ve probably heard the saying, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!” This phrase has taken on new life in Cleveland, which has been plagued by these nasty parasites. Many families in the city are ill-informed about bedbugs, and some people have endangered their health…
Southwest Colorado Tribe is first in nation to operate Clean Air Act program for large sources of air emissions (Denver, Colo. - March 5, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced its approval of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s air permitting program, making the Tribe the…
By Rob LandolfiWalk into the average person’s workspace, and there’s a good chance you’ll see some art made by a special young person. In my cube it’s a poster of “Fluffy, the Sun Burn Horse-maid.” As with most endearing children’s artwork, this poster has its share of misspelled…
(Buffalo, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $100,000 federal Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant to the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York for a community project in Tonawanda, New York. The EPA grant will assist the Tonawanda community in…
(Buffalo, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $100,000 federal Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant to the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York for a community project in Tonawanda, New York. The EPA grant will assist the Tonawanda community in…
WASHINGTON - The Urban Waters Federal Partnership, made up of 11 federal agencies, today announced a program in seven cities that will accelerate and coordinate on-the-ground projects that are critical to improving water quality and public health, restoring forest resources and fostering community…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will provide up to $15 million in funding for training and technical assistance to small drinking and wastewater systems, defined as systems that serve fewer than 10,000 people, and private well owners
By Jeanethe FalveyTwo weeks ago, NOAA made my day. Their photo submission from their 2011 Okeanos Expedition to the Galapagos Islands took the prize for the deepest photo submitted to State of the Environment in one fell swoop.In 1977, as Documerica was heading into the National Archives not to be…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in the U.S. Virgin Islands to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in the U.S. Virgin Islands to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow “citizen scientists” to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and…