Residents of Albany, Buffalo and Ithaca Delivered Thousands of Comments to PSC Urging Grid Upgrades Instead of Costly Conversion to Gas Albany–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Today representatives of the Sierra Club, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Environmental Advocates and Food & Water Watch delivered more than 3,200 comments to the New[Read More…]
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Omaha Nurses to Deliver Invoice for Health Costs from North Omaha Coal-Fired Power Plant Pollution at Omaha Public Power District Board Meeting
Health Community Demands Action on Pollution from OPPD’s Coal Plant OMAHA, Neb.–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Today, a group of Omaha-area nurses delivered an invoice of health costs associated with pollution from coal-fired power to the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) Board of Directors. The nurses, joined by other public health officials,[Read More…]
Sierra Club Files Objection to Dynegy’s Pollution Variance Before the Illinois Pollution Control Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Today, the Sierra Club, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Respiratory Health Association and Natural Resources Defence Council filed objections to Dynegy’s request for a pollution variance before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB). The variance request was filed by Dynegy subsidiary, Illinois Power Holdings, and would[Read More…]
Paul Tukey Leaves SafeLawns to Join Maryland Museum
The grounds at Glenstone have been maintained without synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers since 2010. Organics Advocate to Help Create ‘Living Classroom’ at Glenstone FALMOUTH, ME–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2013. Calling it “among the most difficult, yet exciting decisions of my professional career,” Paul Tukey announced Thursday he will officially step down[Read More…]
Two Idaho Men Sentenced to Prison for Asbestos Violations
Waterline Renovation Project Led to $3,980,000 Cleanup Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. Bradley Eberhart, 51, of Garden Valley, Idaho, and Douglas Greiner, 53, of Eagle, Idaho, were sentenced this week in federal court for violating the asbestos work practice standards of the Clean Air Act, announced Robert G. Dreher, Acting Assistant[Read More…]
Think Green, Practice Organic This Semester
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2013. With another school year upon us, this can be an exciting and busy time of the year for parents and teachers as children prepare for the first day back. During this hectic time, it’s important to remember that children may face unexpected dangers at school from[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Landscape-Level Approach, Mitigation in Meeting President’s Renewable Energy Goals on Public Lands
Announces Solar and Geothermal Projects that Advance President’s Climate Action Plan During National Clean Energy Summit 6.0 Keynote LAS VEGAS, NV–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013. During a keynote address at the National Clean Energy Summit, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today underscored the Interior Department’s commitment to meeting President Barack Obama’s[Read More…]
Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’
LOS ANGELES–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 13, 2013 – Sea otters should be allowed to naturally expand their habitat into the waters of Southern California, which they occupied prior to being almost exterminated for the fur trade. The Humane Society of the United States and Defenders of Wildlife, along with Friends of the Sea[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Municipalities Protect Against Future Flooding
Law Helps Towns Improve Stormwater Management Systems with Green Infrastructure ORLAND PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2013. In the wake of this spring’s historic floods, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation giving municipalities across Illinois new tools to prevent flooding caused by outdated stormwater management systems. Today’s action is part of Governor[Read More…]
Fracking-Harmed Residents Demand Reopening of EPA Poisoned Water Investigations
Action Comes on Heels of Report Showing EPA Officials Ignored Evidence from Philadelphia Office Finding Pollution in Dimock Drinking Water Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013. Pennsylvania residents and activists personally harmed by the hazards of fracking gathered today at EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. to call for the reopening of the[Read More…]
