Green Cross and United Nations call for nominations to 2017 environment and emergency awards

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme The Green Star Awards emphasize the nexus between the environment and the need to safeguard communities from the environmental impacts of emergencies. Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27076&ArticleID=36223&l=en

Firefighters gain ground over devastating California blaze

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Firefighters in the foothills of central California have made significant gains against a blaze that has killed at least two people and destroyed scores of homes in a devastating start to the state’s wildfire season, authorities said on Monday. Read the full article at: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/L7wInSiZlto/us-usa-wildfires-idUSKCN0ZD23U

Exclusive: U.S. charity loophole enabled trading of 1,300 endangered animals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Last year, after a Minnesota dentist sparked an uproar by killing a popular lion named Cecil while on safari in Zimbabwe, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service placed similar African lions on the endangered species list, making it illegal to import them as trophies to the United States. Read the full article […]

Hong Kong timetables total ban on ivory trading for first time

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong has called for an end to local ivory trading within five years, a move activists hailed as significant given the financial hub’s reputation as a wildlife trafficking blackspot, while calling for this ban to be speeded up. Read the full article at: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/5E9Jv82MmnY/us-hongkong-ivory-idUSKCN0ZD171

China city shuts down waste-burning plant project over protests

BEIJING (Reuters) – The mayor of a city in central China made a rare public address calling for calm after thousands of people protested against a waste incineration project over fears it would damage the environment and residents’ health. Read the full article at: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/pzNkqrAKKfc/us-china-protests-idUSKCN0ZD0HU

Air pollution to kill millions more without energy policy change: IEA

LONDON (Reuters) – Premature deaths from air pollution will continue to rise to 2040 unless changes are made to the way the world uses and produces energy, the International Energy Agency said on Monday. Read the full article at: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/SUJaByCqbyY/us-iea-energy-pollution-idUSKCN0ZC15U

Former Norwegian Minister Erik Solheim Takes Reins at UN Environment Programme

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Solheim pledges to tackle major environmental issues such as ocean and air pollution, climate change, and nexus between conflict, migration and the environment Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27076&ArticleID=36222&l=en

“The Final Frontier?” – speech by Ibrahim Thiaw, UNEP Deputy Executive Director

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Speech made at the United Nations/Kenya Conference on Space Technology and Applications for Wildlife Management and Protecting Biodiversity Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27078&ArticleID=36221&l=en

U.S. EPA to Help Six Communities Develop Sustainable Design Strategies

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it has selected six cities for technical assistance with sustainable design strategies under its Greening America’s Communities (GAC) program. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/us-epa-help-six-communities-develop-sustainable-design-strategies

TODAY: EPA Administrator to Deliver Remarks at Energy Efficiency Forum

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss how the agency is promoting energy efficiency through its programs at the 27th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-deliver-remarks-energy-efficiency-forum

Wood Pulp Waste Converted to Stable, Blendable Biocrude

Published by the Environmental News Service SYDNEY, Australia, June 22, 2016 (ENS) – Scientists with the Australian start-up Licella have devised a way to use biomass waste from the papermaking process to make a new petroleum substitute – biocrude oil – that has attracted the interest of Canadian pulp and paper producer Can Read the […]

TODAY: EPA Administrator McCarthy Testifying Before House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will testify before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology about EPA’s regulatory agenda. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-mccarthy-testifying-house-committee-science-space-and-0

What we know – and don’t know – about toxic wastewater from the oil and gas industry

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund More wastewater from hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas operations may soon be discharged above ground. New research will help shed light on how to better manage such practices.       Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/160077386/0/edf/blogs/feed~What-we-know-%E2%80%93-and-dont-know-%E2%80%93-about-toxic-wastewater-from-the-oil-and-gas-industry

United States Settles with Trader Joe's to Reduce Ozone-Depleting and Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Stores Nationwide

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The national grocery store chain Trader Joe’s Company has agreed to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases from refrigeration equipment at 453 of its stores under a proposed settlement with the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/united-states-settles-trader-joes-reduce-ozone-depleting-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions

China’s Last Wild River Carries Conflicting Environmental Hopes

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With global temperatures rising, can a nation afford to protect a pristine waterway and forgo the building of dams as an alternative to burning coal? Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/19/world/asia/china-climate-change-nu-river-greenhouse-gases.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Greening Tourism and Agriculture Can Help Saint Lucia Strengthen Economy and Resilience in Face of Climate Change

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme New UNEP study identifies opportunities for green economy transformation Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27076&ArticleID=36220&l=en

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