Category Archives: Air

Emissions Data from Animal Feeding Operations Study Now Available

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making data publicly available from a two-year study of air emissions from animal feeding operations (AFOs). AFOs, which house large numbers of animals for production of meat, dairy products and eggs, were monitored for … Continue reading →

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EPA Delivers 15 Years of Acid Rain Reductions

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report that shows 15 years of successful results from its nationwide effort to address acid rain. Since its inception in 1995 as part of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, EPA’s … Continue reading →

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Urban Light Pollution Boosts Air Pollution

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Treehugger. Living in Manhattan, where on a good night you only see a couple stars in the sky and it’s never truly dark due to light pollution, this one particularly hits home for me: BBC … Continue reading →

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Federal funding for state, local, and tribal governments

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Laura B.

USDA Rural Community Development Initiative – $6.3 million Application Due: December 22, 2010 Eligible Entities: State governments, local governments, Indian tribes, non-profit organizations, and others The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Rural Community Development Initiative. This initiative … Continue reading →

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EPA Expands Air Monitoring Network to Protect Children from Lead

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will expand the nation’s air quality monitoring network to ensure that the most vulnerable Americans are protected from exposure to lead. Even at low levels, exposure to lead can impair a child’s IQ, learning … Continue reading →

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Out in the Ozone

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Government Book Talk. As usual, I’ve been rummaging through stacks of new Government publications to find inspiration for this blog. Today, Discoveries from EOS Aura caught my eye. It’s a colorful booklet about the Aura … Continue reading →

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Justices to Rule on States' Emissions Case

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments on whether plaintiffs can turn to the courts to seek reductions in emissions by coal-burning utilities on the ground that the emissions are … Continue reading →

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EPA Seeks New Timetable for Reducing Pollution from Boilers and Incinerators

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Laura B.

In a motion filed today in the federal District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking an extension in the current court-ordered schedule for issuing rules that would reduce harmful air emissions from … Continue reading →

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Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2010

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2010 (PDF) Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency This report summarizes key trends in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, fuel economy and technology usage related to model year … Continue reading →

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National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, FY 2011 Request for Proposals (RFP)

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full RFP. IMPORTANT DATES January 13, 2011 RFP CLOSES – PROPOSALS DUE March 2011 ANTICIPATED NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION May 2011 ANTICIPATED AWARD SUMMARY EPA’s National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve … Continue reading →

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