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Published on May 30, 2014 - 16:00 GMT

EPA Reaches Legal Settlement with Operators of Arecibo Landfill to Reduce Waste and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Agreement Creates ...

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a legal settlement with Landfill Technologies of Arecibo, the municipality of Arecibo and the Puerto Rico Land Authority to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. As part of …

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Published on May 28, 2014 - 19:40 GMT

Yale Awarded $1.5 Million EPA Grant for Research on Cleaner Emissions from Cookstoves

Yale Awarded $1.5 Million EPA Grant for Research on Cleaner Emissions from Cookstoves Release Date: 05/28/2014 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 BOSTON – Yale University is one of only six recipients of EPA grant funding intended to …

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Published on May 27, 2014 - 15:53 GMT

Walpole, Mass. School Bus Company Reduces Diesel Idling under Settlement

Walpole, Mass. School Bus Company Reduces Diesel Idling under Settlement Release Date: 05/27/2014 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 BOSTON – Michael J. Connolly and Sons, a Walpole, Mass. company that operates 300 school buses and …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 19:14 GMT

Ten New England Organizations Commit to Reduce Food Waste

The 10 new participants in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge from New England include: Boston Medical Center, (Boston, Mass.) Colby College, (Waterville, Maine) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, (Boston, Mass.) Fairview Hospital, (Great Barrington, Mass.) …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 14:40 GMT

U.S. EPA Administrator to Visit Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland to Highlight Agency’s Efforts to Reduce Carbon Pollution and ...

U.S. EPA Administrator to Visit Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland to Highlight Agency’s Efforts to Reduce Carbon Pollution and Address Climate Change Release Date: 05/21/2014 Contact Information: press@epa.gov WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 19:23 GMT

EPA to Recognize Washington University in St. Louis for Recycling and Food Recovery Programs on Wednesday, May 21

EPA to Recognize Washington University in St. Louis for Recycling and Food Recovery Programs on Wednesday, May 21 Release Date: 05/20/2014 Contact Information: EPA Region 7 - Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov; Washington University - …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 20:25 GMT

EPA Finalizes Standards to Protect Fish, Aquatic Life from Cooling Water Intakes

EPA Finalizes Standards to Protect Fish, Aquatic Life from Cooling Water Intakes Release Date: 05/19/2014 Contact Information: Julia Q. Ortiz, Ortiz.Julia@epa.gov, 202-564-1931 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized …

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Published on May 9, 2014 - 16:00 GMT

EPA Seeking Public Comment on Enhancing Transparency for Chemicals and Mixtures Used in Hydraulic Fracturing

EPA Seeking Public Comment on Enhancing Transparency for Chemicals and Mixtures Used in Hydraulic Fracturing Release Date: 05/09/2014 Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON -- EPA announced today …

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Published on April 29, 2014 - 20:23 GMT

Two oil and gas facilities in Alaska resolve industrial stormwater violations

Two oil and gas facilities in Alaska resolve industrial stormwater violations Release Date: 04/29/2014 Contact Information: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov (Seattle—April 29, 2014) Two Alaska companies have agreed to …

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Published on April 29, 2014 - 16:04 GMT

EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Permit to Texas Clean-Energy Electricity Plant; Permit allows construction of $1.2 billion natural-gas ...

EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Permit to Texas Clean-Energy Electricity Plant; Permit allows construction of $1.2 billion natural-gas fired plant; will add hundreds of construction jobs and over 30 permanent jobs Release Date: 04/29/2014 Contact Information: …

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Published on April 25, 2014 - 16:31 GMT

Nine More Colleges or Universities in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Become New Members of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge

Nine More Colleges or Universities in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Become New Members of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge Release Date: 04/25/2014 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Published on April 21, 2014 - 17:10 GMT

Sprint Electronic Recycling and Food Recovery Programs to be Honored by EPA Region 7 as Nation Observes Earth Day, April 22

Sprint Electronic Recycling and Food Recovery Programs to be Honored by EPA Region 7 as Nation Observes Earth Day, April 22 Release Date: 04/21/2014 Contact Information: EPA Region 7 - Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov: Sprint - Marci …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

Baton Rouge Elementary School Wins EPA’s National Energy Star Competition

Baton Rouge Elementary School Wins EPA’s National Energy Star Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214 665-2200 or R6Press@epa.gov Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Claiborne …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition

Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214 665-2200 or R6Press@epa.gov Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

Two Texas Facilities Are Healthcare’s Best in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition; Hospital in Killeen, office in Woodlands ...

Two Texas Facilities Are Healthcare’s Best in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition; Hospital in Killeen, office in Woodlands saw greatest energy reductions Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214 665-2200 or …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

Eastman Chemical Company Building B-470 and Building B-469 in Kingsport, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National ...

Eastman Chemical Company Building B-470 and Building B-469 in Kingsport, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

West Middle School in Shelbyville, KY Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition

West Middle School in Shelbyville, KY Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA – …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

UNC-Chapel Hill Bioinformatics Building in Chapel Hill, N.C. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition

UNC-Chapel Hill Bioinformatics Building in Chapel Hill, N.C. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), harris-young. …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

University of Florida's Physical Plant Division Central Stores in Gainesville, Fla. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National ...

University of Florida's Physical Plant Division Central Stores in Gainesville, Fla. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562- …

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Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:38 GMT

South Greene High School and DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National Building ...

South Greene High School and DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), …

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