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EPA Releases First-Ever Standards to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector ... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 25 May 16

The EPA finalized the first set of standards to reduce methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas sector, strengthening the United States' pledge to cut methane emissions from the sector by up to 45% from 2012 levels by 2025

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA finalized the first set of standards to reduce methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas sector, strengthening the United States' pledge to cut methane emissions from the sector by up to 45% from 2012 levels by 2025</div>

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EPA defiant on one-year anniversary of climate regs | Washington Examiner - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Aug 16

The Environmental Protection Agency is confident that the stayed Clean Power Plan is legal and will stand up in court, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. In the meantime, the EPA has begun holding hearings on the proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program and has heard from many states that are interested in voluntarily complying with the CPP.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Environmental Protection Agency is confident that the stayed Clean Power Plan is legal and will stand up in court, according to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. In the meantime, the EPA has begun holding hearings on the proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program and has heard from many states that are interested in voluntarily complying with the CPP.</div>

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Oil Industry to EPA: Lower 2014 Biofuel Mandate · Environmental Management & ... - 0 views

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The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have petitioned the EPA to lower the 18.15 billion 2014 renewable fuel mandate to about 14.8 billion gallons
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AFPM and athe API have petitioned the EPA to lower 18.15 billion 2014 renewable fuel mandate to about 14.8 billion gallons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AFPM and athe API have petitioned the EPA to lower 18.15 billion 2014 renewable fuel mandate to about 14.8 billion gallons.</div>

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10/31/2014: EPA Releases Climate Plans on Fifth Anniversary of President Obama's Sustai... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 10 Nov 14

The EPA released a final version of its Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which explains how the agency is incorporating climate change considerations into its programs, policies, rules, and operations. The EPA also released 17 implementation plans explaining how each of its program and regional offices will carry out the agenda described in the adaptation plan.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA released a final version of its Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which explains how the agency is incorporating climate change considerations into its programs, policies, rules, and operations. The EPA also released 17 implementation plans explaining how each of its program and regional offices will carry out the agenda described in the adaptation plan.</div>

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2017 Climate Leadership Award Winners | EPA Center for Corporate Climate Leadership | U... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Mar 17

The EPA announced the winners of its 2017 Climate Leadership Awards, which recognize companies, organizations, and individuals for their leadership in reducing GHG emissions

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA announced the winners of its 2017 Climate Leadership Awards, which recognize companies, organizations, and individuals for their leadership in reducing GHG emissions</div>

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EPA ruling on aircraft emissions paves way for new regulations | Environment | The Guar... - 0 views

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The EPA concluded that GHG emissions produced by jet engines are harmful to human health and welfare, as they contribute to climate change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA concluded that GHG emissions produced by jet engines are harmful to human health and welfare, as they contribute to climate change.</div>

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EPA Bans Mercury Compounds Under Reformed Toxic Substances Control Act · Envi... - 0 views

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The EPA is banning exports of five mercury compounds, effective Jan. 1, 2020, under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA is banning exports of five mercury compounds, effective Jan. 1, 2020, under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act. </div>

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The Rockefeller Foundation, USDA, and EPA to Lead Creation of National Resource Center ... - 1 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jan 17 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jan 17

The Rockefeller Foundation will collaborate with the USDA, EPA, and 10 private sector and non-profit organizations to create "Further With Food: Center for Food Loss and Waste Solutions," an online information exchange that aims to provide best practices for preventing, recovering, and recycling food loss and waste. The website will officially launch later this month (January 2017).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Rockefeller Foundation will collaborate with the USDA, EPA, and 10 private sector and non-profit organizations to create "Further With Food: Center for Food Loss and Waste Solutions," an online information exchange that aims to provide best practices for preventing, recovering, and recycling food loss and waste. The website will officially launch later this month (January 2017).</div>

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EPA Issues Final Landfill Methane Emissions Rules · Environmental Leader · En... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 28 Jul 16

The EPA today released final standards for new and modified municipal solid waste landfills and emission guidelines for existing landfills. Under the final rules, new, modified and existing landfills will begin capturing and controlling landfill gas emissions at levels that are one-third lower than current requirements, updating 20-year-old standards for existing landfills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA today released final standards for new and modified municipal solid waste landfills and emission guidelines for existing landfills. Under the final rules, new, modified and existing landfills will begin capturing and controlling landfill gas emissions at levels that are one-third lower than current requirements, updating 20-year-old standards for existing landfills. </div>

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EPA Proposes Chemical Safety Rule Changes · Environmental Leader · Environmen... - 0 views

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"The EPA is proposing changes to its chemical safety rules that will require companies in three industries - paper manufacturing, petroleum and coal products, and chemical manufacturing - to assess whether safer technologies and chemicals are feasible. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The EPA is proposing changes to its chemical safety rules that will require companies in three industries - paper manufacturing, petroleum and coal products, and chemical manufacturing - to assess whether safer technologies and chemicals are feasible. "</div>

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Greens launch ad campaign against EPA cuts | TheHill - 0 views

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The Environmental Defense Fund launched an advertising campaign to protest the proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency's budget. The ad warns that cutting EPA funding could lead to increased health issues, more pollution and increased levels of lead in drinking water.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Environmental Defense Fund launched an advertising campaign to protest the proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency's budget. The ad warns that cutting EPA funding could lead to increased health issues, more pollution and increased levels of lead in drinking water.</div>

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W.R. Grace & Co. Pays $54 Million to EPA · Environmental Management & Energy ... - 0 views

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Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Columbia, Md.,-based W.R. Grace & Co. under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization, paid over $63 million to the US government to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21 states, the US Department of Justice and the EPA announced today</div>

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Methane Emissions Much Higher Than EPA Estimates, Study Finds · Environmental... - 0 views

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Anthropogenic Emissions of Methane in the United States" (Miller et al.) finds that methane emissions in the United States from agriculture, fossil fuel production, and other activities are 1.5 times higher than previous EPA estimates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Anthropogenic Emissions of Methane in the United States" (Miller et al.) finds that methane emissions in the United States from agriculture, fossil fuel production, and other activities are 1.5 times higher than previous EPA estimates.</div>

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Supreme Court overturns landmark EPA air pollution rule | TheHill - 0 views

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The Environmental Protection Agency's rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions by power plants has been overturned by the Supreme Court. The 5-4 ruling said the EPA was wrong to not have "properly" considered the "punishing costs" of abiding by the rule. However, many utilities have already started to make changes to be in compliance

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Environmental Protection Agency's rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions by power plants has been overturned by the Supreme Court. The 5-4 ruling said the EPA was wrong to not have "properly" considered the "punishing costs" of abiding by the rule. However, many utilities have already started to make changes to be in compliance</div>

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U.S. EPA and Unilever Announce Major New Research Collaboration to Advance Non-Animal A... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 14 Sep 15

-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Unilever announce a research collaboration to develop ground-breaking scientific approaches to better assess the safety of chemicals found in some consumer products without using animal data.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Unilever announce a research collaboration to develop ground-breaking scientific approaches to better assess the safety of chemicals found in some consumer products without using animal data.</div>

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EPA Issues Carbon Capture Rule · Environmental Management & Energy News · Env... - 0 views

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The EPA yesterday issued a final rule that the agency says will help create a consistent national framework to ensure the safe and effective deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EPA yesterday issued a final rule that the agency says will help create a consistent national framework to ensure the safe and effective deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies.</div>

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AIR POLLUTION: EPA issues final version of Cross-State rule -- Wednesday, September 7, ... - 0 views

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The Environmental Protection Agency's final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which will curb nitrous oxide emissions from power plants in 22 states, debuted this week. Acting EPA air chief Janet McCabe said the "common-sense actions" will benefit millions of people.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Environmental Protection Agency's final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which will curb nitrous oxide emissions from power plants in 22 states, debuted this week. Acting EPA air chief Janet McCabe said the "common-sense actions" will benefit millions of people.</div>

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Rockefeller Foundation, USDA, EPA to Create Center for Action Against Food Waste | Sust... - 0 views

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A partnership of 12 organization is set to launch an online hub for information and solutions to reduce food waste, "Further With Food: Center for Food Loss and Waste Solutions," at FurtherWithFood.org. The site is intended to help realize the national goal to halve food waste by 2030, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A partnership of 12 organization is set to launch an online hub for information and solutions to reduce food waste, "Further With Food: Center for Food Loss and Waste Solutions," at FurtherWithFood.org. The site is intended to help realize the national goal to halve food waste by 2030, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2015.</div>

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Environmental groups are suing over pollution from US airlines - Business Insider - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 19 Apr 16

Environmental advocacy organizations Earthjustice, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth filed a lawsuit against the EPA to accelerate the completion of an "endangerment finding" that would allow the agency to regulate CO2 emissions from U.S. aircraft. The EPA was expected to finalize a proposal for an endangerment finding in mid-2014.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Environmental advocacy organizations Earthjustice, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth filed a lawsuit against the EPA to accelerate the completion of an "endangerment finding" that would allow the agency to regulate CO2 emissions from U.S. aircraft. The EPA was expected to finalize a proposal for an endangerment finding in mid-2014. </div>

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EPA honors Disneyland for reducing waste - The Orange County Register - 0 views

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On Tuesday, the EPA awarded the Disneyland Resort the 2014 Food Recovery Challenge award for its zero-waste efforts and food recovery. Disneyland is the first theme park to receive the award.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Tuesday, the EPA awarded the Disneyland Resort the 2014 Food Recovery Challenge award for its zero-waste efforts and food recovery. Disneyland is the first theme park to receive the award. </div>

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