| News from EPA |
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| December 21, 2006 |
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EPA to Require Monitoring for Unregulated Contaminants |
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| December 20, 2006 |
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Tips to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
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| December 19, 2006 |
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EPA Sharpens Focus on Ecological Benefits of Regulations |
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| December 11, 2006 |
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EPA Makes Fuel Economy Estimates Stick
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Test Your WaterSense about Water Efficiency |
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| December 6, 2006 |
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EPA to Examine Condition of Nation's Lakes |
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| December 5, 2006 |
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EPA Draft Staff Paper Outlines Lead Air Quality Standards Review |
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| December 4, 2006 |
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EPA Challenges Top Corporations to Double Use of Green Power |
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| November 28, 2006 |
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EPA Gives Awards for Reducing Emissions |
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EPA Awards $2.9 Million to Support State Regulatory Innovation Efforts
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| November 27, 2006 |
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EPA Recognizes Companies, Individual for Saving Water |
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Early Smog Reductions in 14 U.S. Communities |
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| November 22, 2006 |
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Grant Guidelines for Underground Storage Tank Inspections |
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| November 21, 2006 |
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EPA Issues Final Rule on Aquatic Pesticide Applications |
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| November 16, 2006 |
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EPA Phases Out Pesticide AZM |
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| November 15, 2006 |
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$2.7 Million for Local Health and Environmental Protection |
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EPA Enforcement Cuts Total Pollution by Record 3 Billion Pounds Over Last Three Years Air Pollution Reductions Alone Result in Health Benefits of $3.5 Billion Yearly |
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Chicago, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, Kansas Communities Praised for Environmentally-Sensitive Development |
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| November 13, 2006 |
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$2.3 Million for Environmental Jobs Training |
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| November 6, 2006 |
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$7 Million Available for Tribal Nonpoint Source Projects |
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Tribal Grants Guidance to Promote Environmental Results |
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| November 2, 2006 |
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Keep Some Money in Your Wallet This Winter |
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| November 1, 2006 |
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Home Energy Efficiency Efforts Pay Off in Big Savings |
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| October 27, 2006 |
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EPA, Utilities Move to Put Older Appliances in Deep Freeze |
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| October 25, 2006 |
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More Companies Making Environmental Pledges |
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| October 17, 2006 |
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EPA/DOE Release Top Fuel Economy Lists for 2007 Models |
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| October 16, 2006 |
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Acid Rain Program Shows Continued Success and High Compliance, EPA Reports |
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| October 12, 2006 |
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New Rule Boosts Protection of Underground Drinking Water |
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| October 11, 2006 |
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Students Plant a Green Future for the Environment and the Economy |
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New Tool Will Help Colleges Improve Environmental Compliance and Results |
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| October 4, 2006 |
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How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to Protect the Environment and Save $30? |
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| September 26, 2006 |
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EPA Will Recognize Community Development Improvements for Older Adults |
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September 14, 2006 |
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Eastern Skies Continue Getting Cleaner |
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September 12, 2006 |
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Benefits of Smart Growth Shown in 40 Communities Throughout U.S. |
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September 7, 2006 |
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EPA Renews the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Charter |
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September 5, 2006 |
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EPA Orders Destruction of Banned Children's Products at Target, Dollar Tree, Other Stores |
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August 31, 2006 |
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EPA Becomes First Federal Agency to Be Powered 100% Green |
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August 23, 2006 |
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EPA Releases Guidance to Reduce Mechanics' Exposure to Asbestos |
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August 22, 2006 |
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EPA Takes Important Step in Controlling Air Pollution from Farm Country Animal Feeding Operations |
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August 18, 2006 |
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Student Applicants Sought For $1.25 Million In Sustainability Grants |
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| August 14, 2006 |
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New Energy Performance Standards Will Lead to Better Plant Efficiency |
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| August 11, 2006 |
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Little Switches Add Up to Big Cuts in Mercury Pollution |
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| August 10, 2006 |
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Proposal to Cut Air Toxics Emissions from Degreasers |
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First Air Quality Permit Requirements Proposed for Industry in "Indian Country" |
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| August 4, 2006 |
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14 Communities Continue Early Smog Reductions |
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| August 1, 2006 |
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U.S. Pesticide Safety Highest in the World |
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| July 28, 2006 |
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Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, EPA, Council on Environmental Quality Announced First Eight Listening Sessions on Cooperative Conservation |
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| July 26, 2006 |
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New EPA Facility Flashes Green, Wins Gold |
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| July 24, 2006 |
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Greener Computers and Monitors Will Soon Hit the Market |
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| July 18, 2006 |
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EPA Continues Review of Ground-Level Ozone Standards |
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| July 17, 2006 |
• | EPA's Top-Five Keys to a Green and Healthy Summer |
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| July 05, 2006 |
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EPA to Infuse Almost $1 Billion Into Drinking Water Programs |
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Report Highlights Accomplishments; Outlines Path Forward |
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| June 23, 2006 |
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EPA Releases Latest Beach Monitoring Figures |
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| June 22, 2006 |
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Rule Proposed to Control Effluent from Large Animal Feedlots
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| June 21, 2006 |
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Beat the Summer Heat |
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| June 19, 2006 |
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Bush Administration Grants $10 Million to U.S. Beaches |
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| June 14, 2006 |
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Hurricane Preparedness Information in Spanish |
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June 12, 2006 |
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New EPA Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense |
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June 8, 2006 |
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Carcinogen Cut in Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey by an Estimated Total of 40,000 Pounds Per Year |
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June 6, 2006 |
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New Guidance Helps Small Drinking Water Systems Identify Affordable-Treatment Options |
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May 22, 2006 |
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Save Money While Staying Cool this Summer |
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Innovative Asthma Programs Improve Health |
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May 18, 2006 |
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Report: Drinking Water Fund Tops $9 Billion for Infrastructure Improvements |
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Power Plant to be Largest Run on Coal Mine Methane |
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May 17, 2006 |
• | EPA Urges Caution When Working in Areas Exposed to Contaminated
Flood Water - Website Available with Flooding Information |
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May 15, 2006 |
• | EPA and NOAA Ask: Are You Air Aware? |
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May 12, 2006 |
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$70 Million in Grants Brings Blighted Property Back to Life |
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May 11, 2006 |
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Going for the Gold with Green Technology |
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May 10, 2006 |
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Proposed Legislation Seeks Cleanup of Abandoned Mines |
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First U.S. Voluntary Standard for Computers in Place |
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May 9, 2006 |
• | Tools Will Help Small Drinking Water Utilities Monitor Drinking
Water |
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May 8, 2006 |
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Clean Air Act
Settlement to Eliminate Almost 29,000 Tons of Harmful Emissions in
Virginia and Maryland |
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A Better Image with Less Energy |
| • | New EPA Collaborative Partnership with Farmers in Growing
Economy, Cleaning Up the Environment |
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May 3, 2006 |
• | Green Technology: Use Less Resources and Increase Profits. The
First National Sustainable Design Expo
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May 2, 2006 |
• | New Study Finds Keys to Success for Asthma Programs |
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May 1, 2006 |
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New
Interactive Web Site is Totally Rad |
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Air
Toxics Reductions from Municipal Waste Combustors Locked In |
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April 27, 2006 |
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37 Facilities Go Beyond Legal Requirements to Improve
the Environment |
| • | Environmental Progress in US-Mexico Border Region |
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April 25, 2006 |
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Alabama
Power Company to Spend More Than $200 Million Under Clean Air Act Settlement |
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Great
Lakes Cleanup Projects Get New Direction |
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April 24, 2006 |
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North
Dakota Region Citizens to Breathe Cleaner Air in $100 Million NSR Power
Plant Settlement |
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EPA
and Arizona State Tackle Urban Heat Islands |
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April 20, 2006 |
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Young
Leaders Recognized for Environmental, Community Impacts |
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New
Document Aimed at Improving Wetlands Monitoring Programs |
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April 18, 2006 |
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EPA
Report Highlights Pollution Reduction Control Technologies with the
Clean Air Interstate Rule |
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April 17, 2006 |
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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report Released |
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April
14, 2006 |
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Induction
of Asthma and the Environment: What We Know and Need to Know  |
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April
13, 2006 |
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Easier
Access to Health and Environmental Effects of Industrial Chemicals |
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EPA
Hearings Seek Public Comment on Proposed Exceptional Events Rule |
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New
Study Will Benchmark Home Water Usage |
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April
12, 2006 |
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Companies to Spend $30 Million on PCB Cleanup
at the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Superfund Site |
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April
6, 2006 |
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New Edition of Hispanic Environmental Health Page Focuses on Pesticides |
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April 5, 2006 |
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EPA Extends Public Comment on Implementing Proposed Particle Standards |
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March
31, 2006 |
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California, Washington, New Hampshire, Idaho
Communities To Get Assistance from EPA on Growth Issues |
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March
24, 2006 |
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Report: U.S. Invests $53 Billion in Wastewater
Infrastructure |
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March
23, 2006 |
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U.S., Japan Partner to Promote Clean Development
and Reduce Emissions |
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March
22, 2006 |
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National
Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants |
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Participation
Sought at EPA Lead Proposal Public Meetings |
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March
21, 2006 |
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Businesses Turn
Energy Savings Into a Profit for the Environment |
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March
20, 2006 |
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Working towards Global Safe Drinking Water
and Sanitation |
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March
17, 2006 |
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India
Moves from Landfill Gas to Clean Energy |
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March
16, 2006 |
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EPA
Acts on Implementation of Landmark Clean Air Interstate Rule |
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$5
Million Awarded to Study Health and Environmental Effects of Nanotechnology |
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March
14, 2006 |
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U.S.-Mexico
Border Environment Report Cites Damage to Sacred Tribal Sites, Addresses
Air Pollution at Congested Border Crossings |
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March
1, 2006 |
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EPA
Proposes More Consistent Regulation of Ethanol Production Plants |
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EPA
Scientists Share Innovations with Public and Businesses |
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EPA
Calls On Industry to Reduce Chemical Use |
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Feb.
28, 2006 |
EPA
Seeks Public Comment on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory |
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Feb.
22, 2006 |
EPA
Releases Second National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants |
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Feb. 15, 2006 |
Tools
Released to Help Small Drinking-Water Systems
EPA Revokes
Burdensome Federal Gas Formula Mandate |
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Feb. 10, 2006 |
EPA
Offers $2.7M to Reduce Risks of Toxic Exposure
Participation
Sought at EPA Air Standard Public Comment Sessions |
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February 7, 2006 |
EPA
Seeks Public Comment on Implementing Proposed Particle Standards
Concentrated
Animal Feeding Operation Water Permit Application Deadline Extended |
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February 2, 2006 |
Energy-Efficient,
Environmentally Safe Buildings Win EPA Recognition
EPA Finalizes
Amendments and Responds to Comments on Air Toxics Regulation |
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February 1, 2006 |
EPA's
Hispanic Web Site Starts Second Year on High Note Agency adds Hispanic
environmental health page to site |
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January 30, 2006 |
EPA
Joins Other Federal Agencies to Adopt High Performance and Sustainable
Building Principles |
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January 26, 2006 |
EPA
Issues Guidance for Protective Cleanups of Perchlorate
EPA Helps
Schools and Child Care Facilities Reduce Lead in Drinking Water |
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January 25, 2006 |
New
Tool for Determining Cause of Ecological Harm to Rivers and Streams
EPA Provides
Faster Water Quality Tests for Safe Beach Swimming
Air Force
and Whole Foods Top EPA's List of Renewable Energy Users Green Power
Purchases Increase by Nearly 100 Percent Since 2004
EPA Seeking
PFOA Reductions |
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January 13, 2006 |
Rechargeable
Tools and Appliances Can Now Earn the Energy Star |
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January 6, 2006 |
Watershed
Handbook Released |
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January 5, 2006 |
EPA
Commits $10 Million to Protect the Nation's Beaches |
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