Global Warming- EPA Seeks New Ideas To Include Environmental Justice Groups In The Rulemaking ProcessBy Elena Craft, PhDSource: online.liebertpub.com Do you have ideas to help federal decision makers ensure that environmental justice issues are adequately represented in new rules? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently developed a technical guidance document to equip its staff with tools and information to include environmental justice (EJ) issu […]
- Latest Mississippi River Delta news: Aug. 22, 2013Editorial: BP oil spill dangers persisting By Editorial Page staff, Tampa Bay Times. Aug. 21, 2013. "A new study by the University of South Florida underscores the need to continue monitoring the impact of the 2010 BP oil spill. Researchers testing the toxicity of the Gulf of Mexico found that a portion of the spilled oil could have moved southeastward […]
- Energy-Water Nexus Spans Across Western United StatesBy Kate ZerrennerThis commentary originally appeared on EDF's Energy Exchange blog. Source: feww.wordpress.com Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a number of posts to help shed light on the fundamental connection between energy and water. Because many of our energy sources gulp down huge volumes of water, it’s imperative that we break down the long-s […]
- EPA Seeks New Ideas To Include Environmental Justice Groups In The Rulemaking Process
- State Of The Climate
- July 2013 National OverviewThe average temperature for the contiguous U.S. during July was 74.3°F, 0.8°F above the 20th century average, and ranked as the 30th warmest such month on record. The nationally-averaged July precipitation total of 3.47 inches was 0.71 inch above average and was the 5th wettest July on record for the contiguous United States.
- July 2013 Global AnalysisThe combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for July 2013 was the sixth highest on record, at 0.61°C (1.10°F) above the 20th century average of 15.8°C (60.4°F). The global land surface temperature was 0.78°C (1.40°F) above the 20th century average of 14.3°C (57.8°F), marking the eighth warmest July on record. For the ocean, the July […]
- July 2013 TornadoesJanuary–July tornado counts According to data from the Storm Prediction Center, during July, there were 61 preliminary tornado reports. This is below the 1991-2010 average of 134. There were no reported tornado-related fatalities during the month. This marked a continuation of below-average tornado counts during 2013 to date.There were 216 confirmed tornadoe […]
- July 2013 National Overview
- Global Climate Change – Vital Signs of the Planet – News RSS Feed
- Dusting the virtues of snowFrom NASA's Earth Observatory At least as far back as King David’s psalms and Isaiah’s prophecies, snow has been characterized as a symbol of purity. “Lawn [linen] as white as driven snow” was how Shakespeare once described it. Beyond the symbolism, the purity of snow has consequences for society. Snow is a key source of water for drinking and irrigatio […]
- Dusting the virtues of snow
Human Induced Climate Change Experiment
- NOAA
- Global July temperatures sixth highest on record
- Federal agencies remapping coastal areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy
- After 10 years of service, GOES-12 satellite retires
- Contiguous U.S. wetter, warmer-than-average during July; 5th wettest and 30th warmest July on record
- Atlantic hurricane season on track to be above-normal
- Air
- EPA To Hold August Public Meeting on LCP Chemicals, Inc. Superfund Site in Linden, New Jersey; Proposed Plan Calls for Comprehensive Cleanup Of Mercury and other Contaminants(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a plan to address contaminated soil and ground water at the LCP Chemicals, Inc. Superfund site in Linden, New Jersey. The plan calls for demolishing the contaminated buildings on the site, treating some of the contaminated soil to remove contaminants, capping all of the soil and treating […]
- EPA To Hold August Public Meeting on LCP Chemicals, Inc. Superfund Site in Linden, New Jersey; Proposed Plan Calls for Comprehensive Cleanup Of Mercury and other Contaminants
- Water
- EPA Proposes Plan to Clean Up Chemical Pollution in Wall Township, Manasquan Borough and Sea Girt, New Jersey; Public Hearing Will Take Place August 27 on the $18.9 Million Cleanup Plan(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a plan to clean up contaminated soil and ground water at the White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Superfund site in Wall Township, Manasquan Borough and Sea Girt, New Jersey. Previous dry cleaning operations in Wall Township caused the contamination of the soil and ground water with volatile […]
- EPA Proposes Plan to Clean Up Chemical Pollution in Wall Township, Manasquan Borough and Sea Girt, New Jersey; Public Hearing Will Take Place August 27 on the $18.9 Million Cleanup Plan
- Ocean Temperatures
- Ship John Shoal NJRecent Water Temperature: 76.6°F (24.8°C) Observation Date and Time: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:54:00 GMT […]
- De Tour Village, MIRecent Water Temperature: 61.5°F (16.4°C) Observation Date and Time: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:54:00 GMT […]
- Morgans Point, TXRecent Water Temperature: 83.5°F (28.6°C) Observation Date and Time: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:54:00 GMT […]
- Ship John Shoal NJ
- Invasive Species
- Species Profile -- Oriental Fruit FlySpecies Profile -- Oriental Fruit Fly Oriental fruit flies were...
- Largemouth Bass Virus Found in Northern Snakeheads in Virginia (Aug 13, 2013)Largemouth Bass Virus Found in Northern Snakeheads in Virginia (Aug...
- Species Profile -- Oriental Fruit Fly
- Energy Research
- Research reveals new challenges for mercury cleanupMore forms of mercury can be converted to deadly methylmercury than previously thought, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience.
- Research reveals new challenges for mercury cleanup
- Energy Savers
- Energy Savings 101: No Prerequisite RequiredEnergy Savings 101: No Prerequisite Required Save energy when you head back to school this year. […]
- Energy Savings 101: No Prerequisite Required
- Food And Drugs
- New test system identifies 193 different yeasts and bacteria known to cause illnessThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing in the U.S. of the first mass spectrometer system for automated identification of bacteria and yeasts that are known to cause serious illness in humans. The VITEK MS can identify 193 different microorganisms and can perform up to 192 different tests in a single automated series of testing, with ea […]
- New test system identifies 193 different yeasts and bacteria known to cause illness
- Consumer Health
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Don't Be MisledHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has not been proven to cure cancer, autism, or diabetes. But advertising on the Internet would have you believe it'sa cure-all for many diseases. Using HBOT in the absence of other treatments can endanger your health. Read the Consumer update to learn more.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Don't Be Misled
Should Coastal Communities Be Rebuilt
“The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, a bipartisan 16-member council representing diverse ocean interests, released a new report, “Charting the Course: Securing the Future of America’s Oceans.” The report outlines important ocean reform and coastal restoration recommendations for Congress and the Obama Administration.”
However, some scientists and economists suggest we spend no money restoring coastal communities. As the sea level rises due to global warming, there will be no practical way to keep the population above water. Since flood insurance is a government program, advocates suggest FEMA not offer insurance to coastal communities.