• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
Gold and Copper Mine in the Bristol Bay Area Would Harm the Environment

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

Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules

The reporting requirement will come into effect on March 1, 2014

EPA Proposes New Pollution Standards for Wood-Powered Stoves, Heaters

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

“Apple Has Made a Bold Move in Hiring Lisa Jackson,” Says Greenpeace

Environmentalists laud Apple’s decision to employ EPA’s former administrator

Lisa Jackson Joins Apple to Run Environmental Division

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

Coal Mine Emissions Will Not Be Regulated by EPA

The Agency denies petition to set methane emission rules for coal mines

55% of the Rivers in the US Are Unfit to Sustain Aquatic Life, EPA Says

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

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

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

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

 
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