A major winter storm is expected to affect the Northeast and New England Friday into Saturday. As much as 1 to 2 feet of snow is forecast from the New York City metro area to Maine, with localized heavier amounts possible. For the most up to date forecast, watches and warnings, visit weather.gov.
According to NOAA scientists, the globally-averaged annual combined land and ocean surface temperature in 2012 was 1.03°F (0.57°C) above the 20th-century average of 57.0°F (13.9°C). The annual report also found that all 12 years of the 21st century (2001-2012) rank among the 14 warmest in the…
By Emily Reyna While those in Washington continue to discuss climate change, California and other states are taking action . Case in point, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – a group of nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states - recently lowered its cap 45% to push towards more…
Keeping guard over Restore Act money: Editorial The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). February 16, 2013. "Despite the dire state of Louisiana's coast, some legislators last spring made an attempt to co-opt Deepwater Horizon oil spill fines for other items in the state budget. They didn't…
Each Monday we write about the New England environment and way of life seen through our local perspective. Previous posts By Dave Deegan We’re all becoming accustomed to seeing the latest news images of a natural disaster touching the lives of our friends and family across the country. Then, one…
By Sarah Vogel Sarah Vogel, Ph.D., is Managing Director of EDF's Health Program. Breast cancer is a personal issue for too many of us. For six years I have watched the disease overtake a very dear friend’s life. First diagnosed at 32, she underwent radical treatments— surgeries,…
By Susanne Brooks ( Originally posted earlier today on EDF's Market Forces blog ) As the second auction in California’s landmark cap and trade program approaches, a coalition of states on the opposite side of the country – that have been cost-effectively reducing their carbon pollution…
By Susanne Brooks As the second auction in California’s landmark cap and trade program approaches, a coalition of states on the opposite side of the country – that have been cost-effectively reducing their carbon pollution while saving their consumers money – announced plans to strengthen…
By Andy Darrell Source: CBS New York A lot happened yesterday: Brooklyn Nets cheerleaders. Jay-z soundtrack. Kids dancing on stage. The new stadium at Barclays Center. Popcorn. Valentine’s Day. Mayor Bloomberg's birthday? Yes. But also his last State of the City speech . In his speech and a…
Suspension of last ‘new’ Texas coal plant is a big win for clean air advocates The suspension of White Stallion, the last ‘new’ Texas coal plant, is a big win for clean air advocates. …
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is holding public meetings to get public opinion on how RESTORE Act dollars should be spent, and we invite you to attend and be a voice for environmental restoration. The Restoration Council is looking for public input on their draft Comprehensive…
Nineteen percent of the world’s reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction, states a paper published today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) in conjunction with experts from the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC). The study, printed in the journal of Biological…
This week more than 100 fishermen, chefs and seafood distributors from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. to talk with members of Congress about sustainable fishing and the need to keep catch shares in the tool box for our nation’s fisheries managers.Recently, some in Congress have…
Judge approves plea deal between Transocean and feds on criminal charges stemming from Gulf oil spill By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). February 14, 2013. "Less than a month after BP's plea deal on criminal charges was approved, a federal judge on Thursday approved a…
On introduction of the Climate Protection Act of 2013 in the U.S. Senate Senators Sanders and Boxer introduce comprehensive climate legislation in the Senate Fri, 2013-02-15 …
By Kuae Kelch Mattox National President, Mocha Moms, Inc. When I was growing up, I don’t remember being concerned much about the environment. We didn’t scrutinize labels, all our trash went into one can and we never considered buying “organic.” But now I’m mother to three children who…
By Elizabeth Stein Tuesday’s State of the Union (SOTU) speech included much that was music to environmentalists’ ears. The headline, of course, is the commitment to take serious action to address the most significant challenge our generation faces – climate change. And, with it, the…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- NRCS Accepts Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (Feb 14, 2013) USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide up to $25 million in grants to help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to improve…
According to NOAA scientists, the average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during January was 32.0°F, 1.6°F above the 20th century average, tying with 1958 as the 39th warmest January on record. Drought conditions remained entrenched across the Southeast, Great Plains, and the mountainous West.
BP feud with US government over gulf oil spill heats up By Harry R. Weber, FuelFix. February 13, 2012. "BP is preparing for battle with the U.S. government as it steps up its efforts to defend itself against up to $21 billion in civil fines that it could face in connection with the 2010 Gulf of…