- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 17th, 2014
Gold and Copper Mine in the Bristol Bay Area Would Harm the Environment
New EPA report suggests the Pebble Mine project should not be implemented
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 10th, 2014
Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules
The reporting requirement will come into effect on March 1, 2014
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 5th, 2014
EPA Proposes New Pollution Standards for Wood-Powered Stoves, Heaters
The US Environmental Protection Agency's new standards will go into effect in 2015
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 14th, 2013
Harmful Chemicals in the Fish We Eat Also Come from Plastics
Study shows how plastic debris can contaminate marine wildlife
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 13th, 2013
The US Will Spend $4M (€2.9M) on Improving Port Air Quality
The money will serve to reduce diesel emissions from marine and inland water ports
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 13th, 2013
Vegan Leather Among the Winners of the 2013 Green Chemistry Awards
EPA honors five products and technologies that have transformed the chemical industry
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 20th, 2013
Island Drowning in Debris Might Become a Superfund Cleanup Site
Tern Island sits in the Pacific Ocean, environmentalists say is home to tons of debris
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 26th, 2013
Apple Wins Green Power Leadership Award from EPA
The Agency commended Apple for relying heavily on renewable energy
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2013
Obama Administration Proposes Strict Standards for New Power Plants in the US
These standards are intended to curb carbon pollution, EPA explains
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 7th, 2013
Shell Made to Cough Up $1.1 Million (€0.83 Million) for Air-Quality Violations in the Arctic
Vessels used to drill oil-exploration wells failed to properly monitor pollution levels
- Apple
- By Filip Truta
- May 30th, 2013
“Apple Has Made a Bold Move in Hiring Lisa Jackson,” Says Greenpeace
Environmentalists laud Apple’s decision to employ EPA’s former administrator
- Apple & Mac Blog
- By Filip Truta
- May 29th, 2013
Lisa Jackson Joins Apple to Run Environmental Division
Mrs. Jackson has run the EPA for the last four years, Apple’s CEO proudly states
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 9th, 2013
Coal Mine Emissions Will Not Be Regulated by EPA
The Agency denies petition to set methane emission rules for coal mines
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 27th, 2013
55% of the Rivers in the US Are Unfit to Sustain Aquatic Life, EPA Says
The rivers are in poor condition, measures need be taken immediately
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 29th, 2012
BP Oil Banned from New Government Contracts
The company has the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to thank for this
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 1st, 2012
Following Hurricane Sandy, EPA Waives Clean Gasoline Rules
The goal is to make sure the impacted states can get back on their feet
- Energy
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 31st, 2012
1.5 Million Jobs Will Be Lost Because of EPA's Latest Air Quality Standards
This is because numerous coal-fired power stations in the US will be forced to close