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News & Information

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EPA Budget Aims to Create Jobs, Protect Human Health and the Environment

(Washington D.C. – May 7, 2009) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson released EPA’s fiscal year 2010 budget blueprint, which takes significant strides to ensure that our air, land, and water are safe and clean. Expanding on the investments of the American... Read more »

Stephenson Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

(Dallas, Texas - May 4, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Stephenson Oil Company, Inc. of Cleburne County, Arkansas, $20,906 for violating the federal Clean Water Act. Today’s announcement settles a Clean Water Act violation... Read more »

EPA Unveils Top 50 U.S. Green Power Purchasers

(Washington, D.C. – April 27, 2009) EPA today released a list of the nation’s top green power purchasers. The list is led by Intel Corporation, PepsiCo, Kohl’s Department Stores, Dell Inc., Whole Foods Market, The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc., Johnson... Read more »

Courting Nature in Design

The love of nature can be nurtured through architecture that conserves energy and creates healthy interiors By B.J. Novitski, March/April 2009 issue of GreenSource Before there was architecture, ancient humans were immersed in nature, on which they were... Read more »

Investing in Future, Communities Go ‘Green’

Author: Frank Juliano Source: Connecticut Post Date Written: 4/11/2009 When Milford’s Clean Energy Task Force releases its draft recommendations next month, among them will be the adoption of a “green building” standard, officials there... Read more »

EPA and Dell to Join Together to Hold eCycling Event

(Washington, D.C. – April 16, 2009) EPA and Dell Inc. will join together to encourage greater-Washington, D.C. area residents and businesses to recycle unwanted computer equipment and cell phones at the 3rd annual EPA eCycling Event on Saturday, April... Read more »

U.S. and Canada to Increase Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Pet Products

(Washington, DC - April 16, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is intensifying its evaluation of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for pets due to recent increases in the number of reported incidents. Adverse reactions reported... Read more »

EPA To Begin Testing Pesticides for Endocrine Disruption

(Washington, D.C. – April 15, 2009) EPA has issued the first list of pesticides to be screened for possibly disrupting the endocrine system. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interact with and possibly disrupt the hormones produced or secreted... Read more »

Recovery Act Funding to Accelerate Cleanup, Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Human Health at Texas Hazardous Waste Site

$5-10 million in Recovery Act funds added to cleanup at Garland Creosoting Superfund Site (Dallas, Texas – April 15, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $5-10 million in new funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment... Read more »

Oncor Launches Conservation Campaign

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. said Friday that it launched its expanded “Take A Load Off, Texas” campaign at the downtown Dallas EarthFest. This summer, Oncor will drive its yellow “Take A Load Off” van to sites across the state to educate... Read more »