WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released results of a survey showing that $384 billion in improvements are needed for the nation’s drinking water infrastructure through 2030 for systems to continue providing safe drinking water to 297 million Americans. EPA’s fifth Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSWPF)–June 5, 2013.  The decision of MidAmerican Energy to scrap plans to build nuclear reactors in Iowa is further evidence that nuclear power has no future in the United States, Friends of the Earth said. MidAmerican, based in Des Moines, announced Monday that because the design of their proposed[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 June 2013 – With tons of edible produce squandered each year – never making it from farm to fork – senior United Nations officials are issuing a call on World Environment Day to “reduce your foodprint!,” urging everyone to help curb the massive loss and waste inherent in[Read More…]

Hundreds of coal ash sites have already poisoned waters, yet bill fails to provide solution Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Late last night, Congressman David McKinley (R-WV 1st) introduced bad legislation (H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act) designed to subvert the EPA’s ability to set federally enforceable safeguards[Read More…]

BOEM to Auction Nearly 165,000 Acres Offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts for Wind Energy Development in July WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)[Read More…]

Solar, geothermal facilities to generate 520 megawatts, enough to power nearly 200,000 American homes WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects that,[Read More…]

Dr. Angela Belcher genetically engineers viruses to create new products; inventions include biodegradable batteries, high-efficiency solar cells and clean transportation fuel CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  Dr. Angela Belcher, a materials chemist and one of the world’s leading scientists in nanotechnology was announced today as the recipient of the 2013[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  Building on his strong focus on energy efficiency in his first few days in office, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced today five manufacturing research and development projects to support energy efficient lighting products. The projects will focus on reducing manufacturing costs, while continuing to improve the[Read More…]

Will Reduce Releases of Sewage and Polluted Stormwater by More Than 1.5 Billion Gallons Each Year WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the approval of an innovative plan for the control of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. “This[Read More…]

Underscores important contributions that fishing, boating make in outdoor recreation economy WASHINGTON D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013.  Surrounded by more than 200 fourth- to seventh-grade students casting fishing lines and donning life jackets, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined partners of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to launch National[Read More…]