Proposed Regulations Set Dangerous Precedent for All Types of Citizen Petitions Seeking Stronger Environmental Standards WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. One hundred and seventy-five environmental and social justice organizations sent a letter to the Obama administration today opposing a set of proposed regulations that would place crippling burdens on citizens who petition[Read More…]
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NOAA Awards $2.1 Million to Improve Observation, Forecasting, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia
12 projects to aid coastal resilience, safeguard the public, ecosystems and coastal economies Bloom of Karenia brevis (red tide) leads to large fish kill in Texas. (Credit: With permission from The Brazosport Facts) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. NOAA announced today 12 new research grants totalling nearly $2.1 million that will[Read More…]
New Report Shows Widespread Water Body Contamination from Neonicotinoid Insecticides
Group alleges EPA violated pesticide law in allowing imminent threat to aquatic life Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. Center for Food Safety (CFS) yesterday released a new report, “Water Hazard: Aquatic Contamination by Neonicotinoid Insecticides in the United States,” showing widespread water contamination with neonicotinoid insecticides and threatening a range of[Read More…]
U.S. Republican Congressman Gibson Introduces Resolution Calling for Improved Environmental Stewardship
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. The natural resources, environment, and climate of New York State are all critically vital to our economy, especially in important industries such as construction, agriculture, tourism, and transportation. For that reason, Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced today an effort in which he joined with 10 other[Read More…]
Cleveland as an Example of Combating Climate Change and Poverty One Neighborhood at a Time
Boaters and swimmers cool off in Lake Erie at Edgewater Beach in Cleveland on September 10, 2013. Sourc: AP/Mark Duncan Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. As severe weather events have made painfully clear, climate change disproportionately harms those who are already struggling with social and economic inequality. In order to[Read More…]
Offshore Wind Power a ‘Secret Weapon’ for U.S. East Coast States to Cut Carbon Pollution, Achieve Clean Power Plan Targets
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) and other dignitaries symbolically commence construction of the Block Island Wind Farm at a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27, 2015. Source: Deepwater Wind Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress highlights how the abundance of[Read More…]
Wood Turtles Move Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Declines Driven by Habitat Destruction Across Midwest, Northeast Wood turtle photo by Diane Baedeker Petit, USDA RICHMOND,Vt.—(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the wood turtle may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The[Read More…]
Two Pacific Northwest Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
Cascade torrent salamanger photo by Steve Wagner. PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–Septmeber 17, 2015. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that two increasingly rare salamanders in Oregon and Washington may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. The Center first petitioned[Read More…]
New Report Reveals Major Flaws in Industry Attack on Stronger Ozone Standard
Billions identified in overinflated cost estimates Misinformation is a key tactic in polluters efforts to avoid strengthening ozone standards. Source: Andrea Hricko Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. As a court-ordered deadline looms for a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on strengthening national clean air standards for ozone, a[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with KCBX for Petcoke Pollution Violations
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with KCBX Terminals Company (KCBX) for alleged water pollution and open dumping violations at its north terminal located at 3259 E. 100th St. Under the terms of the settlement, as of June 15, 2015, KCBX has ceased all[Read More…]
