Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will recognize seven groups and individuals for their innovative work on clean air and climate projects. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/clean-air-and-climate-projects-win-epa-recognition
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell to Deliver Remarks at the National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-deliver-keynote-remarks-national-congress-american-indians-mid-0
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 […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell Designates Stonewall Inn as the First National Monument to Commemorate the History of LGBT Americans Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-applauds-president-obamas-designation-stonewall-national-monument
Published by Ocean Conservancy I’m glad to end this week with great news for both fishermen and fish in the Gulf of Mexico. On June 23, federal fisheries managers in the Gulf voted strongly in favor of keeping an innovative concept that is working well to provide recreational red snapper fishermen greater access while delivering greater […]
Chemistry: It’s in everything – from air and water, to the products and technologies we use every day – and is essential to our everyday lives. Life-saving medicines, clean drinking water, protective packaging materials, stronger adhesives, lightweight automobile parts and more durable and safer tires are only a few of the thousands of innovative […]
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
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
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
Residential and commercial buildings together in the United States account for about 40 percent of total energy consumption – a greater share than either the industrial or transportation sectors. Furthermore, residential energy consumption exceeds commercial, accounting for 22 percent of total primary energy consumption. California has been a leader in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Since the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/10-years-watersense-saved-more-trillion-gallons-water-billions-utility-bills
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
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Elephants have been hit hard by a global poaching epidemic that’s emptying the planet of an array of wildlife. As many as 30,000 elephants are killed for their ivory each year. This senseless slaughter feeds a lucrative, global black market for ivory, which endangers the survival of entire elephant populations […]
Homebuilders consider many factors when designing new homes and one of the most important is choosing energy efficient materials to control heating and cooling use in the home. For insulation, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) offers unique benefits that can help lower energy costs* and strengthen a home’s structure while also achieving energy efficiency goals and […]
Natural gas continues to play a starring role in our nation’s energy story, revitalizing the chemistry industry and spurring manufacturing growth. Just yesterday, Royal Dutch Shell announced that Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex, comprising an ethylene cracker with polyethylene derivatives unit, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Everything we eat has some impact on planet Earth and the animals we share it with. Like us, wildlife need open spaces, clean water, and fresh air to survive. Yet humanity’s need for food is using up these resources and putting pressure on animals and their habitats. In fact, between […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd Announces Operation Jairo II baby sea turtle trying to make it to the seaLOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 8, 2016: Today, on World Oceans Day, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is proud to announce its latest campaign to defend, conserve and protect our oceans. The campaign, Operation Jairo II, […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The Clean Energy Commitment represents millions of Americans who want to remove barriers to clean, affordable energy. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/157239243/0/edf/blogs/feed~New-initiative-puts-American-values-ahead-of-politics-to-boost-clean-energy
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Television Star Richard Dean Anderson to Executive Produce Sea Turtle Documentary Why Just One? Actress Holly Marie Combs boards as Associate Producer of the first feature length film produced by Sea Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Premiering July 2016 Sea Shepherd Conservation Society supporters Richard Dean Anderson and Holly Marie Combs […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Setting an example for the world in the fight to save elephants, the United States has finalized new regulations that will help shut down commercial elephant ivory trade within its borders and stop wildlife crime overseas. The change in US elephant ivory policy shifts the burden to the seller to […]