By Jessica Feingold Public Utility Commission orders on-bill program to finance clean energy Last Friday evening, February 1, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a landmark decision and order to create an on-bill program, very much in line with EDF’s recommendations for on-bill…
More than two years after the disastrous Gulf oil spill, BP still has not paid a single penny in Clean Water Act Fines.
Senators try to block tier 3 automotive car standards updating passenger vehicle emissions and fuel standards, EPA industry Tue, 2013-02-05 Contact: Mark MacLeod, 202-572-3377, mmacleod@edf.org Sharyn Stein, 202-572-3396,…
EPA unveils 2011 data on greenhouse gas sources, includes some methane emissions data for first time EPA releases greenhouse gas emissions data for 2011, including carbon pollution and new methane data …
By Alisha A. Renfro, Ph.D., Staff Scientist, National Wildlife Federation On April 20, 2010, a blowout of BP’s Macondo well, just 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana, began the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history . For more than 80 days, oil spewed from the well into the deep and dark waters…
Matalin & Carville: Love, life and the Super Bowl By Mary Matalin and James Carville for USA Today. February 3, 2013. "In Louisiana we have a saying, "joie de vivre", which is French for "the joy of living". As long-time natives and current residents, we are fortunate to…
By Cameron Davis Midwesterners as a general rule are a friendly bunch. They don’t gripe much. Even harsh winters—for which the region is legendary—typically draw commentary, not complaints. So while recent temperatures are eliciting lots of opinions on city streets and in offices, one thing…
Mike Voisin’s Strong, Calm Seafood Voice Goes Silent By Ed Lallo, Louisiana Seafood News. February 2, 2013. "At 10:38 am on what was a sunny Saturday morning, the mood darkened in southern Louisiana as the state and Gulf seafood industries lost one of their strongest voices. Michael C.…
Each Monday we write about the New England environment and way of life seen through our local perspective. Previous posts By Amy Miller I stand there staring into the bin of crushed white office paper and newspaper, unwilling to let go of my empty diet soda can. I am supposed to toss it in. I [...]
Eco vs. econo: 11th-hour dispute over plan to spend $20B in BP fines By Bob Marshall, The Lens (New Orleans). January 31, 2013. "There was praise from most of the interested parties Tuesday when the federal Department of Commerce released the draft of its plan for spending what is expected to…
By Craig Boehr The Midvale Slag Superfund Site, located in Midvale City, Utah, is adjacent to the city’s downtown area and is about twelve miles south of Salt Lake City. Smelters operated on the site from 1871 through 1958, which resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater with heavy…
By Rachel Shaffer Rachel Shaffer is a research assistant. Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D. , is a Health Scientist . BPA, DDT, PCBs, PBDEs, phthalates, PFOA … Forgive the alphabet soup, but chances are you’ve heard of at least some of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) , which have been the…
MIT-authored case study shows cost, greenhouse gas reductions from increased efficiency and collaboration in logistics operations A study released today shows Ocean Spray Cranberries gained a 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gases on top of a 40…
By Erica Morehouse NOAA just announced that 2012 was officially the warmest year on record for the United States . With news like this coming out every day, the urgent need to take action on climate change could not be more clear and present. Fortunately, California is leading the way through…
Canyon and creek feature secluded scenery and habitat Today, Aravaipa Creek was featured as the Arizona “River of the Month” in a year-long series celebrating the state’s rivers. Thu,…
Did you know that 40% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they are turned off? And did you know the electricity it takes to power a single 100-watt light bulb for one year is generated by 713 pounds of coal? With electricity outlets in every building and gas stations…
By LuzV Garcia, MS, ME Traditionally, Puerto Rico celebrates Three Kings Day on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, the Three Kings or Three Wise Men are commonly depicted in wood carved sculptures by local artisans. There is another difference in their portrayal in Puerto Rico. The artistic depictions of…
Justice Department asks judge to require BP to produce documents showing how it low-balled oil flow By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 30, 2013. "The Justice Department on Wednesday asked a federal judge in New Orleans to require BP to produce documents that outline…
BP Wins Final Approval of Guilty Plea Over Gulf Oil Spill By Jef Feeley and Allen Johnson Jr., Bloomberg. January 29, 2013. "BP Plc (BP/) won final approval of a $4 billion guilty plea that resolves all criminal charges against the company related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the…
By Guest Author Each winter in Davos, world leaders and captains of industry gather to discuss the most pressing issues on the planet. For the past seven years, this amazing event has also hosted the launch of the annual “Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies,” published by the Canadian media…