Volkswagen Has Been Cheating on Pollution Tests, Is in Deep Trouble

Volkswagen Has Been Cheating on Pollution Tests, Is in Deep Trouble

They seriously messed this one up, no doubt about it

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 15th, 2015
US Giant Duke Energy Fined $68M (€60M) for Environmental Crimes

US Giant Duke Energy Fined $68M (€60M) for Environmental Crimes

This past Thursday, the electricity company pleaded guilty to nine criminal violations of the country's Clean Water Act

Hyundai and Kia Fined $100M (€80M) for Lying About Their Cars' Emissions

Hyundai and Kia Fined $100M (€80M) for Lying About Their Cars' Emissions

The automakers are guilty of having sold vehicles whose emissions output was greater than they certified to the US EPA

US to Spend $3M (€2.3M) on Making School Buses More Eco-Friendly

US to Spend $3M (€2.3M) on Making School Buses More Eco-Friendly

The money will serve to replace old school buses that cause loads of pollution with newer, cleaner ones

Please Stop Pooping in the Hallways, US EPA Forced to Tell Employees

Please Stop Pooping in the Hallways, US EPA Forced to Tell Employees

Internal email reveals EPA employees in Denver don't yet know how to use a toilet

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 3rd, 2014
US EPA: By 2030, the Power Sector Must Cut Carbon Emissions by 30%

US EPA: By 2030, the Power Sector Must Cut Carbon Emissions by 30%

The targeted drop in carbon emissions is in comparison to a 2005 baseline

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2014
Court of Appeals Lets US EPA Reduce Air Toxics Emissions from Power Plants

Court of Appeals Lets US EPA Reduce Air Toxics Emissions from Power Plants

Power plants must now cut emissions of mercury, arsenic, other toxic air pollutants

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Found to Have Dropped by 3.4% in 2012

US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Found to Have Dropped by 3.4% in 2012

The switch from coal to natural gas had a huge say in the matter, EPA says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 12th, 2014
EPA: Los Angeles Is Home to the Most Energy Star-Certified Buildings in the US

EPA: Los Angeles Is Home to the Most Energy Star-Certified Buildings in the US

Washington, DC and Atlanta follow closely after, the Agency goes on to detail

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2014
$4.2M (€3.05M) for Clean Diesel Projects in 6 Ports Awarded by US EPA

$4.2M (€3.05M) for Clean Diesel Projects in 6 Ports Awarded by US EPA

The end goal is to improve on local air quality, limit greenhouse gas emissions

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 8th, 2014
Nissan Wins 2014 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

Nissan Wins 2014 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

The award was offered to the automaker by the US Environmental Protection Agency

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 21st, 2014
Upcoming ESA Satellite to Track Earth's Missing Methane

Upcoming ESA Satellite to Track Earth's Missing Methane

The mission is scheduled for launch sometime in 2015

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
BP Out of the Doghouse, Can Seek New Oil Leases in the Gulf of Mexico

BP Out of the Doghouse, Can Seek New Oil Leases in the Gulf of Mexico

The company was banned from obtaining government contracts following Deepwater Horizon

Western Australia EPA Under Fire for Not Investigating the Shark Cull

Western Australia EPA Under Fire for Not Investigating the Shark Cull

EPA says the drum lines will have a minimal impact, there is nothing to investigate

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
US Coal Company to Pay $27.5M (€20.02M) Fine for Water Pollution

US Coal Company to Pay $27.5M (€20.02M) Fine for Water Pollution

The company will also have to spend $200M (€145.63M) on reducing its toxic discharges

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2014
US EPA Announces New Auto Emission Standards

US EPA Announces New Auto Emission Standards

The new standards are intended to reduce air pollution, the Agency explains

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2014
Sea Shepherd Asks for Help Stopping Ongoing Shark Cull in Western Australia

Sea Shepherd Asks for Help Stopping Ongoing Shark Cull in Western Australia

Sharks help keep our seas and oceans healthy, the organization stresses

 
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