By Nancy StonerWhen you think of climate change, you probably think of greenhouse gases and the odd behavior of the weather lately. But when I think of climate change, I worry about what it means for our nation’s wetlands, estuaries and fisheries, as well as water infrastructure.Climate change is…
By Nancy StonerWhen you think of climate change, you probably think of greenhouse gases and the odd behavior of the weather lately. But when I think of climate change, I worry about what it means for our nation’s wetlands, estuaries and fisheries, as well as water infrastructure.Climate change is…
Mariners along the U.S. east coast can now download a new iPad and iPhone application that warns them when they enter areas of high risk of collision with critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Rachel BelkinAs a college senior graduating this May, the number of times I have been asked ‘what are you doing after college’ has multiplied as each sweet week of the safety-net of college goes…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Program - 2012 NPCI Request for Proposals The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for the 2012 Native Plant Conservation Initiative (NPCI) grant cycle.…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Pulling Together Initiative (PTI) The Pulling Together Initiative seeks proposals that will help control invasive plant species, mostly through the work of public/private partnerships such as Cooperative Weed Management Areas. PTI…
By Alison FreemanDid you know that more than half of young children are exposed to secondhand smoke and most of this exposure occurs at home? Now that the weather is warming up, this is a good time to talk with loved ones who smoke about the benefits of taking smoking outside.My secondhand smoke…
By Cameron DavisEvery year around April 15, we’re all bound to hear too many times the old saying that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Now we can add a third thing that’s certain about life…the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.It was signed 40 years ago on April…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $441,860 in grants to fund projects in New Jersey and New York that protect people’s health and the environment by preventing pollution. “Pollution prevention is some of the most important work being done to protect…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Urges Americans to Prevent Invasive Pests, Protect American Agriculture (Apr 2, 2012) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it is dedicating the month of April to…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol – known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoline. For over 30 years ethanol has been…
By Ann Carroll endangered right whales
Mariners along the U.S. east coast can now download a new iPad and iPhone application that warns them when they enter areas of high risk of collision with critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.By Rachel BelkinAs a college senior graduating this May, the number of times I have been asked ‘what are you doing after college’ has multiplied as each sweet week of the safety-net of college goes…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Program - 2012 NPCI Request for Proposals The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for the 2012 Native Plant Conservation Initiative (NPCI) grant cycle.…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Pulling Together Initiative (PTI) The Pulling Together Initiative seeks proposals that will help control invasive plant species, mostly through the work of public/private partnerships such as Cooperative Weed Management Areas. PTI…
By Alison FreemanDid you know that more than half of young children are exposed to secondhand smoke and most of this exposure occurs at home? Now that the weather is warming up, this is a good time to talk with loved ones who smoke about the benefits of taking smoking outside.My secondhand smoke…
By Cameron DavisEvery year around April 15, we’re all bound to hear too many times the old saying that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Now we can add a third thing that’s certain about life…the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.It was signed 40 years ago on April…
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $441,860 in grants to fund projects in New Jersey and New York that protect people’s health and the environment by preventing pollution. “Pollution prevention is some of the most important work being done to protect…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- USDA Urges Americans to Prevent Invasive Pests, Protect American Agriculture (Apr 2, 2012) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it is dedicating the month of April to…
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol – known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoline. For over 30 years ethanol has been…
By Ann Carroll It’s a simple question. How far do you have to go to get healthy food? It’s a simple question. How far do you have to go to get healthy food? I’m lucky. I can walk eight blocks to get to a full service grocery store. If I bike in the other direction, I have even more options: a Latino food market and a grocery store full of organic vegetables, [...]
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Issue -- Invasive Plant Science and Management - Jan-Mar 2012 (Vol 5, Issue 1) is now available online. Note : Article abstracts are available to everyone. Full-text articles may require a subscription (USDA access through…
NOAA has set new 2012 catch limits for Gulf of Maine cod of 6,700 metric tons, reflecting collaborative work with the fishing industry to prevent a much larger cut.
By Jessica OrquinaHave you heard of six-word essays or flash fiction? It’s a unique genre of writing that focuses on sharing a meaningful story or idea in just six words. The idea of very short stories began before the digital age, but has begun to thrive recently as people share their stories via…
Jeanethe FalveyEarth Day is April 22, so help make history with Environment in a Day!Where will your Earth Day defining moment be? In Iowa? American Samoa or Rhode Island? Idaho? Wherever it is, we want to see it! Tell your friends, your family, shout it out through Facebook. This is your chance to…
By Nancy GrundahlThe recent Philadelphia Flower Show inspired me. I bought 3 kinds of asparagus roots and seed packets for those sweet, round yellow watermelons that are hard to find, corn and green beans. Already in my garden are blueberry bushes and a sour cherry tree. I have found that growing my…
By Lina YounesLast week, I conducted several interviews for National Poison Prevention Week. I was often asked about the causes of poisonings. According to statistics compiled by the American Poison Control Centers, many of these poisons belong to products commonly found in our homes. Regardless of…
Por Lina YounesLa semana pasada realicé varias entrevistas para la Semana Nacional de Prevención de Envenenamientos en las cuales me preguntaron con frecuencia acerca de las causas de los envenenamientos. Según las estadísticas recopiladas por los Centros de Control de Venenos en EE.UU., la…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Coltec Industries Inc., (Coltec) and National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) have agreed to pay a civil penalty of $280,000 and spend approximately $500,000 on an environmental…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Forward Inc., of Manteca, has agreed to a settlement to resolve alleged violations of air pollution laws at its landfill in…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- New Issue -- Invasive Plant Science and Management - Jan-Mar 2012 (Vol 5, Issue 1) is now available online. Note : Article abstracts are available to everyone. Full-text articles may require a subscription (USDA access through…
NOAA has set new 2012 catch limits for Gulf of Maine cod of 6,700 metric tons, reflecting collaborative work with the fishing industry to prevent a much larger cut.
By Jessica OrquinaHave you heard of six-word essays or flash fiction? It’s a unique genre of writing that focuses on sharing a meaningful story or idea in just six words. The idea of very short stories began before the digital age, but has begun to thrive recently as people share their stories via…
Jeanethe FalveyEarth Day is April 22, so help make history with Environment in a Day!Where will your Earth Day defining moment be? In Iowa? American Samoa or Rhode Island? Idaho? Wherever it is, we want to see it! Tell your friends, your family, shout it out through Facebook. This is your chance to…
By Nancy GrundahlThe recent Philadelphia Flower Show inspired me. I bought 3 kinds of asparagus roots and seed packets for those sweet, round yellow watermelons that are hard to find, corn and green beans. Already in my garden are blueberry bushes and a sour cherry tree. I have found that growing my…
By Lina YounesLast week, I conducted several interviews for National Poison Prevention Week. I was often asked about the causes of poisonings. According to statistics compiled by the American Poison Control Centers, many of these poisons belong to products commonly found in our homes. Regardless of…
Por Lina YounesLa semana pasada realicé varias entrevistas para la Semana Nacional de Prevención de Envenenamientos en las cuales me preguntaron con frecuencia acerca de las causas de los envenenamientos. Según las estadísticas recopiladas por los Centros de Control de Venenos en EE.UU., la…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Coltec Industries Inc., (Coltec) and National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) have agreed to pay a civil penalty of $280,000 and spend approximately $500,000 on an environmental…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Forward Inc., of Manteca, has agreed to a settlement to resolve alleged violations of air pollution laws at its landfill in…