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Hey Pick 5’ers, it’s time again for you to share what you’ve done and how you did it. If you haven’t done it yet, Pick 5 for the Environment and then come back to comment. Today we cover action #7: Use Chemicals Safely! Please share your stories as comments below.
After reading more about ...
Environment
On January 7, 1994, as I was about to leave for another semester at Loyola University in New Orleans, there was an oil spill in San Juan Bay. An oil tanker leaked 750,000 gallons of fuel in the Atlantic coastal area. I read the news two days later in my first class on News Editing. That was the ...
Environment
Water Conservation
Oil Drilling
Environmental Protection Agency
El 7 de enero de 1994 justo cuando regresaba a la Universidad de Loyola en New Orleans, ocurrió un derrame de petróleo en la Bahía de San Juan. El tanquero Morris Berman derramó 750,000 galones de combustible en las aguas de la costa del Atlántico norte. Me enteré de este suceso por la Internet ...
Environment
For each month in 2009—the Year of Science — we pose a question related to science.
The theme for December is Celebrate Science and Health . Since science and health are at the core of pretty much everything EPA does, it’s a perfect theme to wrap up Year of Science activities!
Can you ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.
Those of you who have followed Science Wednesday over the past year know that the first week of each month has included a post focused on the monthly theme of the Coalition on the Public ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Today begins the countdown for holidays. That is, unless you haven’t already started counting down the days. Usually, it’s during this time, that I pull out my cookie sheets and apron and begin baking. It’s really the only time of year that I truly get into baking. I absolutely love making ...
Other
EPA was established on December 2, 1970 and since then the nation has made enormous strides in protecting the environment. But every day, we all make individual choices that can affect the environment. One of Administrator Jackson’s priorities is broadening the definition of ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA fue establecida el 2 de diciembre de 1970 y desde entonces la nación ha logrado enormes avances en la protección ambiental. Sin embargo, todos los días hacemos selecciones individuales que afectan el medio ambiente. Una de las prioridades de la administradora Jackson es la expansión de la ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Lisa Jackson
About 10 months ago, I wrote an entry for Greenversations on Region 6’s Brown-to-Green initiative to develop renewable energy on previously contaminated sites. Today, I wanted to bring you up to date on this continuing effort to make your community more sustainable.
Brownfields 2009 was held ...
Environment
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.
“I’ll never get lost again,” I exclaimed as I opened the box containing my new GPS unit, an early holiday gift from my folks. Now I can harness the power of coordinated satellites as I ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Thanksgiving is in just a few days. Hard to believe that it’s already here. Sometimes it seems like ole Turkey Day gets sideswiped by the gift buying and holiday madness the day after. It’s almost as if Thanksgiving is a part of the countdown to holidays in December. People can sometimes forget ...
Environment
To be with friends and family on holidays, we drive across town and fly across the country. But most forms of travel can affect the environment… Share how you go “over the river and through the woods.”
How are you traveling green for Thanksgiving?
Each week we ask a ...
Environment
Green Grid
Para reunirnos con amistades y familiares durante las fiestas, conducimos por toda la ciudad y viajamos en avión por todo el país. Sin embargo, algunas formas de viajar pueden afectar el medio ambiente… Comparta cómo se transporta para realizar estas visitas.
¿Cómo está viajando verde ...
Other
Do you have a passion for the environment? Have you put the passion into action? Well, you need to let us know and learn about the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). PEYA is an award program for students K – 12th grade. Whether you completed an environmental awareness project ...
Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington
Hey Pick 5’ers, it’s time again for you to share what you’ve done and how you did it. If you haven’t done it yet, Pick 5 for the Environment and then come back to comment. Today we cover action #6: how do you check your local air quality? Please share your stories as comments below.
Local ...
Environment
As I was listening to the radio the other day, I heard a very interesting report on diaper recycling/fuel production. Yes, you read correctly. This company in the UK is recycling soiled diapers and producing green fuel. As part of the recycling process, the materials are sterilized, separated ...
Energy/Transportation
Recientemente escuché un reportaje interesante de radio sobre el reciclaje de pañales y la producción de energía. En efecto, está leyendo correctamente. Esta compañía en el Reino Unido está reciclando pañales usados y produciendo combustible verde. Como parte del proceso de reciclaje, los ...
Environment
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.
As a research chemist at EPA for more than ten years, I have had the opportunity to be at the forefront of developing novel technologies to achieve the Agency’s mission —to protect human ...
Environment
Green Grid
Environmental Protection Agency
I went hiking while visiting a park this past weekend and was reminded of just how relaxing natural water formations can be. I took in the sounds of water gurgling over rocks and under leaves and fallen trees. It reminded me of how I used to spend a lot of my time in my backyard in our creek. I ...
Environment
Water Conservation
Environmentally friendly “green” products can help protect the environment more, and pollute less than other, equivalent products. Share how and when you look for green purchasing when you are shopping.
What do “green” products mean to you?
Each week we ask a ...
