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Moms and kids ‘play-in’ calls for climate action

Moms and kids ‘play-in’ calls for climate action

by Phoebe Tollefson | Jul 8, 2015 | Environment

EPA debates next steps in wake of Supreme Court ruling

EPA debates next steps in wake of Supreme Court ruling

by Phoebe Tollefson | Jun 30, 2015 | Environment

WASHINGTON, June 29 (UPI) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will review the Supreme Court’s clean air decision in order to determine the next steps in its fight over mercury emissions. But EPA said the 5-4 opinion was not a complete loss...
NASA’s soil-moisture satellite data helps fight California droughts

NASA’s soil-moisture satellite data helps fight California droughts

by Siyao Long | Jun 27, 2015 | Environment, Science + Technology, Topics, Washington Watchdogs

WASHINGTON — New advances in satellite mapping data could soon help analyze and fight droughts in California and the Southwestern U.S. by tracking the amount of water locked in soil. But problems in the design of the NASA program have caused temporary delays. NASA’s...
California drought, explained

California drought, explained

by Beth Lawrence | May 20, 2015 | Environment

California is in an extreme drought now and it could last the next 10 years. Find out more about why and what is being done about it.
National Christmas Tree an example of energy efficiency

National Christmas Tree an example of energy efficiency

by Natalie Pacini | Dec 4, 2014 | Environment

WASHINGTON — The National Park Service teams up with GE to ensure that the National Christmas Tree is energy efficient.
Rural electric cooperatives oppose EPA’s rule for clean power plan

Rural electric cooperatives oppose EPA’s rule for clean power plan

by Abby Sun | Dec 3, 2014 | Business & Tech, Environment

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency should pull back its proposed rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants and make revisions so it will be less costly to consumers, rural electric power companies CEOs say. In June, the EPA...
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