Government

Bipartisan Climate Bill Squeaks Through Senate Panel

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:20:13 -0800

By J.R. Pegg

BP is Poisoning Me

filkertus — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:20:04 -0700

The State of Indiana recently agreed to allow British Petroleum (BP) to dump an average of 1,584 pounds of ammonia and 4,925 pounds of sludge into Lake Michigan every day.

BP to Pay Largest Criminal Fine Ever for Air Violations

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:45:53 -0700

Washington, D.C. - Oct. 25, 20097 - Today, BP Products North America, Inc.

California Bans Hazardous Chemical in Plastic Baby Toys

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:27:14 -0700

SACRAMENTO, California, October 17, 2007 (ENS) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to prohibit the manufacturing, sale and distribution of vinyl toys and childcare products that co

Clean Transportation Funding Furthers City of L.A.’s Goal to Convert to an all Alternative-Fueled Fleet

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:42:50 -0700

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.

clothing of the american mind

cherylfrushon — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:51:38 -0700

Clothing of the American Mind (COTAM) is a grassroots company deeply committed to creating apparel that is environmentally safe and responsible, politically and socially conscious, sweatshop free, Ame

Congress to Consider Global Warming Wildlife Survival Bill

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:17:43 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - Calling global warming the single greatest threat to the world’s natural environment, U.S.

Congressmen Would Keep Off-Roaders Off Roadless Areas

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:32:27 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - On Oct.

Connecticut Water Quality Trading Program Wins Blue Ribbon Award

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:40:50 -0800

HARTFORD, Connecticut, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - An innovative program to reduce discharges of nitrogen from sewage treatment plants into Long Island Sound has earned the state of Connecticut the first

Deceptively Named 'Clean Water Restoration Act' Would Expand, Not Restore Federal Powers

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:06:16 -0700

Washington, D.C. - A letter signed by over 100 people representing diverse interests and millions of Americans was Oct.

Dow Chemical to Negotiate River Cleanups

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:09:28 -0700

CHICAGO - Dow Chemical Oct. 18 agreed to negotiate with U.S.

Dow Chemical's Dioxin Find Piles on More Eco-Trouble

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:33:54 -0800

CHICAGO, Illinois (ENS) - Operating on its own work plan, which has not been approved by either the federal or state authorities, Dow Chemical Nov.

Drought-Stricken Southeast Governors May Agree to Cut River Flow

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:45:25 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - The governors of Alabama, Florida and Georgia meeting with federal officials in Washington Nov. 1 to address water scarcity issues heard a U.S.

Earth & Economy

earthandeconomy — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:44:24 -0700

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Eastern States Reject Electricity Transmission Corridor

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:34:53 -0800

ALBANY, New York, November 6, 2007 (ENS) - The states of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia are petitioning the federal government to reconsider designating dozens of their counties for the siting of

Environment, Economy at Stake in Today's $3 Billion Cancer Bond Vote

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:39:11 -0800

AUSTIN, Texas (ENS) - Today, Texas voters will decide the fate of thousands of cancer patients and those who may be diagnosed in the future when they either approve or reject Proposition 15 - a $3 bil

EPA Calls for Partnering on School Chemical Safety

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:21:15 -0700

(Washington, D.C. ) What should a school do with outdated chemicals that may have been sitting in the lab cabinet or storage closet for 20 years or more?

EPA Recognizes Fredericksburg, VA Company

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:02:16 -0700

(PHILADELPHIA – October 16, 2007) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Aikido of Fredericksburg, Va. as a leader in promoting environmentally-friendly development.

EPA Staff Urges More Protective Airborne Lead Standard

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:51:24 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - Saying there is no safe level of lead in the air, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staff scientists Nov.

EPA To Develop Regulations for Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:30:10 -0700

Washington, D.C. - The EPA Oct.

EPA-DOE Release Fuel Economy Lists for 2008 Models

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:34:30 -0700

(Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oct.

Florida Reconsiders Water Deal with Georgia

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:28:53 -0800

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (ENS) - Florida is cooling off on a water sharing agreement Governor Charlie Crist made earlier this month that would allow Georgia to retain millions of gallons of water to ease

Florida's Climate Action Team Explores Carbon Trading

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:42:52 -0800

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, November 5, 2007 (ENS) - The first report from Florida's new Action Team on Energy and Climate Change landed on Governor Charlie Crist's desk Nov.

German House Wins Solar Decathlon on National Mall

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:50:28 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC, October 22, 2007 (ENS) - Germany’s Technische Universität Darmstadt took top honors in the U.S.

Global Agreement on Mercury Pollution In the Works

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:07:25 -0800

BANGKOK, Thailand (ENS) - The soaring price of gold may be increasing mercury pollution locally and worldwide.