WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 203. The decision by Europe’s top food safety agency to call for new restrictions on two pesticides common on conventionally-grown U.S. produce because they “may affect the developing human nervous system” in young children underscores the danger of reliance on pesticides, Environmental Working Group said yesterday. The[Read More…]
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2013: Landmark Year for Clean Energy; Twilight for Coal
SAN FRANCISCO, CA –(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. 2013 was a momentous year for clean energy, as solar and wind generation hit record highs, prices plummeted, and wind and solar took on increased market share from coal. Installation of renewable energy capacity outpaced coal, oil, and nuclear growth combined. The coal industry[Read More…]
NOAA, EPA Seek Public Comment on Proposal to Disapprove Oregon’s Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Today, NOAA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announce the opening of a 90-day public comment period on the agencies’ proposal to disapprove the State of Oregon’s coastal nonpoint pollution control program. The two agencies have found that Oregon’s program falls short in three key[Read More…]
NOAA: Coastal Ocean Aquaculture Can be Environmentally Sustainable
Little to no effects on coastal ocean environment seen with proper safeguards, planning Download cover and full report here (Credit:NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 203. Specific types of fish farming can be accomplished with minimal or no harm to the coastal ocean environment as long as proper planning and safeguards are[Read More…]
Energy Dept. Reports: U.S. Fuel Cell Market Production and Deployment Continues Strong Growth
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. The Energy Department released three new reports today showcasing strong growth across the U.S. fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market – continuing America’s leadership in clean energy innovation and providing U.S. businesses more affordable, cleaner transportation and power options. According to these reports, the United States continues[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Attorney General Madigan Announce Next Steps to Protect Residents from Petcoke Dust
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. Mayor Emanuel Introduces Regulations for Bulk Material Piles, Joins Attorney General Madigan in Agreed Order to Remove Petcoke Piles from Beemsterboer Facility Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Attorney General Lisa Madigan were joined today by Alderman John Pope, Alderman George Cardenas and leaders from environmental and community groups[Read More…]
Environmental and Farm Groups Support Beekeepers’ Challenge of Newest Bee-Toxic Pesticide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Environmental and farm groups, including Beyond Pesticides, came together to file a legal brief in support of the nation’s major beekeeping associations’ lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The beekeepers, including the Pollinator Stewardship Council, American Honey Producers Association, National Honey Bee Advisory Board, and[Read More…]
EPA Adds Three Indiana Sites to Superfund Cleanup List
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added three contaminated sites in Indiana to the Superfund National Priorities List: Beck’s Lake, a former automotive and hazardous waste dump in South Bend; the Garden City Ground Water Plume in Garden City; and the Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination site[Read More…]
Storm to Delay Christmas Travel for More Than Half of US
AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports multiple storms will produce areas of rain, ice and snow with areas of dense fog which can cause trouble for travelers over the Central, Eastern and Northwestern states over the next several days. The largest storm of the bunch will hit this weekend and will affect nearly 30[Read More…]
Campaign Urges Walmart to Discontinue Rodent Poison Products EPA Wants Banned
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2013. A national environmental group is supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) efforts to protect children by asking national retailers, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, to make the holidays safer for children and stop selling dangerous d-CON rodent bait products. Determined to present unreasonable[Read More…]
