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- Federal Agencies to Improve Coordination to Support Energy Development and Safeguard Air QualityWASHINGTON – In keeping with President Obama’s strategy to expand domestic oil and gas production safely and responsibly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S […]
- EPA Announces Timeline for Reconsideration of Air Toxics Standards for Boilers and Certain Incinerators / Open and transparent process will strengthen the basis for the protective, cost-effective and achievable standardsWASHINGTON – As part of a filing with the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a schedule for issuing updated air toxics standards for boilers and certain solid waste incinerators […]
- Research Flights Seek to Improve View of Air Pollution from SpaceWASHINGTON -- This summer two NASA research airplanes will fly over the Baltimore-Washington region and northeast Maryland as part of a mission to enhance the capability of satellites to measure ground-level air quality from space. The flights will be supported by the U.S […]
- Federal Agencies to Improve Coordination to Support Energy Development and Safeguard Air Quality
Water
- UPDATED: EPA Chief, DOI Secretary, CEQ Chair to Head Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting in GalvestonWASHINGTON – On Monday, June 27, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will convene an official meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force in Galveston, Texas. She will be joined by U.S […]
- Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways In Communities Across The U.S.June 24, 2011 Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways In Communities Across The U.S […]
- EPA announces South Platte River as one of seven Urban Waters Federal Partnership locationsFederal agencies join to support local efforts to revitalize urban waterways (Denver, Colo. – June 24, 2011) The U.S […]
- UPDATED: EPA Chief, DOI Secretary, CEQ Chair to Head Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting in Galveston
EPA
- UPDATED: EPA Chief, DOI Secretary, CEQ Chair to Head Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting in Galveston (HQ)WASHINGTON – On Monday, June 27, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will convene an official meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force in Galveston, Texas. She will be joined by U.S […]
- EPA Awards Over $1 Million to the UNO Research and Technology Foundation (LA)(DALLAS – June 24, 2011) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,112,800 to the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation for water quality improvement projects in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin […]
- Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways In Communities Across The U.S. (PA)June 24, 2011 Federal Agencies Partner to Revitalize Urban Waterways In Communities Across The U.S […]
- EPA announces South Platte River as one of seven Urban Waters Federal Partnership locations (CO)Federal agencies join to support local efforts to revitalize urban waterways (Denver, Colo. – June 24, 2011) The U.S […]
- Federal Agencies to Improve Coordination to Support Energy Development and Safeguard Air Quality (HQ)WASHINGTON – In keeping with President Obama’s strategy to expand domestic oil and gas production safely and responsibly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S […]
- UPDATED: EPA Chief, DOI Secretary, CEQ Chair to Head Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting in Galveston (HQ)
Ocean Temperatures
- Galveston Pleasure Pier, TXRecent Water Temperature: 86.4°F (30.2°C) Observation Date and Time: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:54:00 GMT […]
- Key West FLRecent Water Temperature: 89.4°F (31.9°C) Observation Date and Time: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:54:00 GMT […]
- Morgans Point, TXRecent Water Temperature: 85.5°F (29.7°C) Observation Date and Time: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:54:00 GMT […]
- Galveston Pleasure Pier, TX
Invasive Species
- Citizen Scientist Program's Success Highlighted (Jun 1, 2011)Citizen Scientist Program's Success Highlighted (Jun 1, 2011) A program... […]
- Alaska Invasive Weeds Awareness Week (May 31, 2011)Alaska Invasive Weeds Awareness Week (May 31, 2011) Governor Parnell... […]
- CABI Invasive BlogCABI Invasive Blog The CABI Invasives blog is an opportunity... […]
- Citizen Scientist Program's Success Highlighted (Jun 1, 2011)
Energy Research
- McMillan takes helm at LANLCharles F. (Charlie) McMillan, Los Alamos National Laboratory's former principal associate director for Weapons Programs, has been appointed Los Alamos National Laboratory director and president and chief executive officer of Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS). […]
- A cool new way to stretch the capacity of existing power linesWind power researchers at DOE's Idaho National Laboratory think we can move more electricity through the transmission lines we already have without breaking the bank. […]
- PNNL applies pressure to solving global climate change issuesScientists have been under pressure to help solve global climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through methods such as carbon sequestration, the capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide in deep geological formations. […]
- McMillan takes helm at LANL
Energy Savers
- Energy Efficiency and Fitness – A Complementary PairI recently read about a study on fidgeting or as researchers refer to it—incidental physical activity. The study shows that the small collection of movements we often find inconsequential—like drumming your fingers, tapping your foot, or running after the bus—have significant health and cardiovascular benefits. The more I thought about it the more I realized […]
- How Do You Use Daylighting While Reducing Excess Heat from Windows?On Monday, Elizabeth discussed her south-facing windows and her difficulties balancing the nice daylighting advantages with the excess heat that can come through these windows in the summer. How do you use daylighting while reducing excess heat from windows? Each Thursday, you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or re […]
- Solar Oven, Take One: FAILThe first time I ever saw solar cookers was on the news in the summer of 2009 (though that would make it their winter, as I was living in Chile at the time), as part of a development project in the north, which is mostly desert. I had no idea solar cookers were so markedly simple in all various facets, such as appearance, use, and construction, and ever sinc […]
- Energy Efficiency and Fitness – A Complementary Pair
Food And Drugs
- FDA modifies dosing recommendations for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating AgentsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today recommended more conservative dosing guidelines for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) when used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) because of the increased risks of cardiovascular events such as stroke, thrombosis, and death. […]
- FDA provides updated safety data on silicone gel-filled breast implantsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a report today updating the clinical and scientific information for silicone gel-filled breast implants, including preliminary safety data from studies conducted by the manufacturers as a condition of their November 2006 approval. […]
- FDA: Maryland food manufacturer enters into consent decreeThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Sungwon Inc of Columbia, a Columbia, Md., corporation, and the company’s president, Sang Ja Lee, have signed a consent decree of permanent injunction. […]
- FDA modifies dosing recommendations for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents
Consumer Health
- Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants: Updated Safety InformationPreliminary study data and other information reveal more about the safety of these devices allowed back on the market in 2006. A report, booklet, and video are available. […]
- FDA Unveils New Cigarette Health WarningsThey’ve chosen nine graphic health warnings that will alternate on every cigarette pack, carton, or advertisement in the U.S. by September 2012. To learn more, visit www.fda.gov/cigarettewarnings. […]
- Consumer Update Analytics - Posted June 15, 2011Consumer Update Analytics - Posted June 15, 2011 […]
- Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants: Updated Safety Information
Single Stream Recycling in King Of Prussia, PA
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