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Celebrate the Environment: Look for the Energy Star, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
(11/20/08) This holiday season you can give a gift that is green in more ways than one. With Energy Star labeled products, you are helping someone save money on their energy bill and protect the environment by fighting climate change
Changing the Climate: Looking Toward a More Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Future
(Washington, D.C. ?Nov.18, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy are helping states lead the way in an effort to promote low cost energy efficiency
Report Lists Environmental Progress
(11/18/08) A new report has been released that describes EPA?s environmental and financial progress over the past year
Sierra Club Recognizes EPA Regional Administrator Alan J. Steinberg For Outstanding Environmental Leadership
(New York, N.Y.) The New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club honored Alan J. Steinberg, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator, on Sunday, November 16 for his efforts to protect the people and environment of New Jersey
Blog Question of the Week: How are you going green for the holidays?
(11/17/08) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Webcasts Planned for CAFO Rule
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 17, 2008) - EPA has finalized a rule helping to protect the nation's water quality by requiring concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to safely manage manure
International Partnership Opens Doors to Methane Reductions in India
(11/17/08) At an event in Ranchi, India, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Government of India and other U.S
Renewable Fuel Standard Increased for 2009
(11/17/08) The 2009 renewable fuel standard (RFS) will be 10.21 percent to ensure that at least 11.1 billion gallons of renewable fuels be blended into transportation gasoline
Lights, Camera, Action: EPA Grant Supports the Arts and Environment in Camden
Rockwell Collins of Coralville, Iowa, Receives Top Honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - A global aerospace and defense manufacturer's operations in Coralville, Iowa, has received the top honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Legal Settlement Reached with Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for Selling Cans of Confetti String Containing Banned Propellant
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov
EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Leadership Group presents awards for diesel emission reduction
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Rollout of Environmental Manual for Biodiesel Facilities
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - EPA Region 7 has developed a user-friendly manual that identifies environmental regulatory rules and requirements for the construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities. Region 7 Administrator John B
Fort Lewis College brain power targets quality of life in Ecuador
Effort to develop prototype biogas cook stove as alternative to polluting, resource intensive fuels (Denver, Colo. -- November 13, 2008) The U.S
Weyerhaeuser Company to pay fine for not conducting air pollution test / Los Angeles packaging plant self-discloses and corrects violation
LOS ANGELES ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a $19,343 settlement with the Weyerhaeuser Company for violating federal emission testing regulations at its Compton, California packaging plant
EPA ?CARES? About Trenton; Grant to Help the City Go Green
(Trenton, N.J.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded a Community Action for a Renewed Environment or CARE grant to the city of Trenton to help it leverage its own efforts to go green
EPA Settles with Three Maryland Schools and One School District to Ensure Safe Management of Asbestos
PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2008 ) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled four cases in Maryland in an effort to ensure the safe management of asbestos-containing materials in schools. In separate consent agreements with EPA, the Board of Education of Dorchester County Schools, St
EPA Education Grant Focuses on Puerto Rico's Shoreline
(New York, N.Y.) Puerto Rico?s shoreline will be the focus for a new environmental education effort funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and spearheaded by the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
New Jersey Students and Teachers Wet Their Appetites for Knowledge Through EPA Education Grants Focused on Watersheds
(New York, N.Y.) New Jersey students and teachers will soon be better caretakers of the environment through their participation in environmental education projects focused on the state?s watersheds. The projects, totaling almost $33,000, are funded by the U.S
New Report Looks Under the Hood of Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program
(11/07/08) EPA has released its first annual report that summarizes environmental compliance data from all mobile sources including cars, light duty trucks and non-road equipment
StarTran Joins Blue Skyways Collaborative Seeking to Reduce Air Pollution in Lincoln Area
Pictured left to right are: Mayor Chris Beutler, Lincoln, Larry Worth, City of Lincoln Transit Manager, and John Askew, EPA Region 7 administrator. Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov
Booth Planned for NAFB Trade Talk Event
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 5, 2008) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City Thursday, Nov. 13. Attendees will be available for news interviews in Booth 70
EPA Grants to Help Prevent Pollution in New Jersey and New York
(New York, N.Y.) From promoting the use of less toxic dry cleaning methods, to encouraging environmentally-protective practices at marinas, to education about the proper disposal of prescription drugs, the U.S
"Green Plus" a Green Minus for Coffers of Fuel Additive Company
(Washington, D.C. - Nov. 3, 2008) Biofriendly Corp., incorporated in Nevada with principal offices in Covina, Calif., has agreed to pay EPA $1.25 million for manufacturing and selling an unregistered fuel additive in Texas and California
HERSHEY CREAMERY COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY AND PAYS $100,000 FINE FOR CLEAN AIR ACT VIOLATION - FIRST PROSECUTION IN THE COUNTRY FOR FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT CAA RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(PHILADELPHIA, November 3, 2008) Martin C. Carlson, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and David M. Dillon, Special Agent in Charge, U.S
EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Petroleum Refineries by 2,250 tons per year
(10/31/08) EPA is seeking comment on additional options for reducing emissions of air toxic pollutants from petroleum refineries based on information received since a 2007 proposal
Blue Skyways bringing cleaner air to Alamo City and America?s heartland
EPA recognizes San Antonio?s clean air efforts as model for other cities (Dallas, Texas ? October 30, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency is touting the San Antonio area?s clean air efforts as a model for other cities throughout the heartland
Innovation Pays: N.H. and R.I. Projects Net $275K Grants
(Boston, Mass. ? Oct. 30, 2008) ? The New Hampshire Dept
Coming to a Store Near You: More Energy Efficient Televisions
(Washington, D.C. ? Oct. 30, 2008) With the holiday season just around the corner, consumers will now have more energy efficient choices when shopping. Starting November 1, televisions meeting EPA?s new, more comprehensive energy efficiency specification will be available in stores nationwide
Rhode Island Printing Facility Faces Fine for Clean Air Violations
(Boston, Mass. Oct. 30, 2008) - Arkwright Inc., now renamed Océ Imaging Supplies, Inc., faces a potential EPA fine of nearly $200,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its former facility in Fiskeville, R.I