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Pump it Up: U.S. Increases Natural Gas ExportsThe United States will start exporting more of its energy bounty, which is making gas and oil companies very happy, American manufacturers skeptical, and the majority of environmentalists enraged.
Sean Parker Slapped with $2.5 Million Fine for Dream WeddingNapster co-founder and Internet bad boy Sean Parker dished out $10 million for his fantasy wedding in Big Sur, and now, he is being slapped with $2.
Caught in the Act: WalMart Fined $110 Million for Flouting Environmental LawsThe world’s largest retailer has been fined for flouting the United States’ Clean Water Act; WalMart has been issued this fine by U.
President Obama: “The Jersey Shore is Back in Business”Today, President Barack Obama took a trip to the Jersey Shore, where he visited with local business owners and families who are preparing for the 2013 beach season.
Oklahoma Tornado Loss Estimate between $3 Billion to $5 BillionThe string of brutal tornadoes that ripped through the center of the United States last week brought forth at least $3 billion in damage, according to estimates from a catastrophe risk modeler known as Eqecat.
President Obama Responds to Devastating Tornados in Oklahoma At least 24 people, including nine schoolchildren, were killed when a massive tornado hit an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.
Environmental Protection Agency to Award $569 Million in Funding to Areas Impacted by Hurricane SandyThe United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that will provide grants of $340 million to New York and $229 million to New Jersey for improvements to drinking water treatment facilities that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
U.S. Carbon Emissions Fall to Nearly 20-Year LowsNew figures show that, energy-saving technologies and a concerted effort in renewables have led to the overall reduction in climate pollution.
Grand Jury Indicts Driller for Dumping Fracking WasteThe controversial hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” technique for natural gas drilling came under fire again last week as a driller from Poland, Ohio was indicted by a jury in Youngstown.
U.S. Military Goes Green: Eco Projects SoarWith a new emphasis on sustainable and renewable technological development, the 21st century military has been developing inventions that will help make the armed forces of the future have less of an impact on our planet.
New Heads Nominated for EPA, EnergyPresident Obama nominated new heads for the EPA and the Department of Energy on Monday, triggering flurries of speculation about what the White House's energy and environmental policy will look like over the next four years.
Judge Halts Sales From Wind Turbine CompanyAccording to documents filed in Minnesota courts last week, a renewable energy company in Minnesota told farmers that wind turbines would pay for themselves in a few months or years through a combination of grants and energy credits.
Report: Climate Change and its Impact on WildlifeFrom moose in Minnesota to caribou in Alaska to birds in the Great Plains, new studies say that animals are struggling to adapt with new climate conditions caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the subsequent penetration of carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Obama Administration Working to Predict Arctic ChangesClimate changes in the Arctic have led to results that so far have been at times chaotic and unpredictable.
Man Sentenced in $9M Renewable Energy Fraud SchemeInvestigative work by federal, state, and local agencies led to the conviction of Rodney Hailey, a man who ran a fraudulent bio-diesel company in order to collect renewable energy credits from the government.
The End of Unlined Landfills in New HampshireOn November 9, 2012, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services declared that the last unlined landfill in the state stopped operations.
Renewable Fuel Levels Remain in Place Despite DroughtFollowing one of the worst droughts in history, several states asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waiver the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)—which requires a certain amount of renewable fuel in standard fuels—in order to provide economic relief.
New International Standards for Tobacco SalesOn November 12, 2012, the World Health Organization announced new measures to combat illegal trading of tobacco products throughout the world.
DARN Properties in Milford Fined for Asbestos ViolationsOn November 8, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) fined DARN Properties, LLC in Milford for violating state asbestos regulations.
Conservation Groups File Suit Against Kill-at-Will Wolf PolicyOn November 14, 2012, conservation groups filed a suit against the federal government for lifting protection of wolves in Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act.
Australia Creates World’s Largest Network of Marine ReservesOn November 16, 2012, Australia’s Environment Minister, Tony Burke, announced requirements to protect over 2.
60 Percent of Biggest Cities in US are Smoke-FreeOn November 15, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 60 percent of the largest US cities are now covered by laws that prohibit smoking in indoor areas like restaurants, workplaces, bars, and similar areas.
56 Small Business Awarded Pollution-Prevention Grants in PAOn November 8, 2012, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded $418,049 of grants to 56 small businesses throughout the state to help them become energy efficient or prevent pollution.
17 States Guarantee Hunting and Fishing as Constitutional RightIn November of 2012, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) reported that 17 states now guarantee its citizens the constitutional right of hunting and fishing.
Tennessee Now Owns Virgin Falls State Natural AreaOn November 15, 2012, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that the state acquired the Virgin Falls State Natural Area located in White County.
Significant Steps for Quanta Resources Superfund Site in NJOn November 19, 2012, the Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant step for the cleanup of the Quanta Resources Superfund site located in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Settlement Requires the Restoration of Chickley RiverOn November 19, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) reached a settlement with the town of Hawley and the contractor E.
Route 66 State Park Safe for Works and VisitorsOn November 19, 2012, Region 7 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that soil sampling data on Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri, proves the park is not hazardous to workers or the public.
Nutrient Standards Adopted for Major Estuaries in FloridaOn November 13, 2012, the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission (ERC) approved new nutrient standards for the six major Panhandle estuaries.
New York Waters Adopt Mandatory Lobster V-Notch RulesAs of November 13, 2012, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) now requires lobster permit holders in Lobster Conservation Management Area (LMA) 4 to perform V-notching of legal, egg-bearing female lobsters.
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