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Proposed Amendment Could Clarify Clean Water Act

Marisa McNatt, March 5th, 2010

Under the Clean Water Act, it is unlawful for industries, municipals and facilities to dispose of their waste into “navigable waters” unless a permit is obtained. Dispelled waste can degrade surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming and other activities, according to the EPA. But, what exactly does “navigable waters” mean? The term referenced under the Clean Water Act tends ... read more

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Tagged reduce, waterquality

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North Carolina Adds Oysters to Its ‘Banned From Landfills’ List

Lori Brown, February 23rd, 2010

Just when we thought we had heard of pretty much everything to recycle, from golf balls to crayons and antifreeze to hotel keys, we found yet another oddity: oyster shells. Though not recycling in the traditional sense of the word, this one deserves an honorable mention in the reuse arm of the recycling trio. One of the most aggressive states for landfill ... read more

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$10 Billion Allotted For EPA 2011 Budget

Lori Brown, February 3rd, 2010

That's right, $10 billion in 2011. Those are the latest budget figures the Obama administration presented to the U.S. EPA on Monday. The highly anticipated announcement allows the agency to plan, budget and allocate funds to awaiting projects, determining the course of operations over the next year. The 2011 budget, slightly down from $10.3 billion allocated for 2010, meets the ... read more

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People To Celebrate

Marisa McNatt, February 1st, 2010

Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s. After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more

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Tagged airquality, book, climatechange, energy, students, waterquality

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Lisa Jackson Announces EPA’s Future Plans, Key Priorities

Amanda Wills, January 18th, 2010

When Lisa Jackson took over as the EPA's administrator last January, she put together five priorities for her first year in office. In reflection of her 12 months as head of the governmental agency, Jackson released her thoughts on the direction in which she will steer the EPA. Incorporating both community feedback and the senior policy team, Jackson has added ... read more

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New EPA Map Uncovers Environmental Violators

Trey Granger, January 5th, 2010

The EPA has released a map of all facilities it took enforcement actions against in 2009, including incidents of air and water pollution and illegal dumping of hazardous waste. In all, 387 environmental crime cases were opened last year, with more than 4 million commitments to reduce or treat pollution and almost $2 billion spent by liable parties to ... read more

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New Year, New (Green) Career

Amanda Wills, January 4th, 2010

Are you dreading the inevitable return to the daily grind? While most of us may still be in a post-holiday funk (brought on by the large hit to your bank account, or the added pounds from holiday feasting), it may not be a seasonal problem. According to Live Science, "Americans hate their jobs more than ever before in the past ... read more

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Our Favorite Holiday Charities

Amanda Wills, December 15th, 2009

The holidays are often synonymous with overindulgence and excessive spending. But who says those expenditures have to apply to new gadgets or fancy trips? We are huge fans of giving the gift of supporting a favorite charity or cause with either time or money in place of physical presents - the whole year round! If you’re new to giving, ... read more

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Why Care About Copenhagen?

Jennifer Berry, December 7th, 2009

Copenhagen. You've probably heard the name of the Danish capital about a thousand times in the past month or two. Or maybe you haven't, and it's just starting to pop up in your local nightly newscast. What happens at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this month could very well alter the future of businesses and lifestyles ... read more

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Walmart Turns Trash Into Pizza Boxes

Jennifer Berry, December 1st, 2009

We all know that pizza box recycling can be a tricky procedure. But what about the paper that goes into the box itself? Walmart is utilizing a new way to reduce its footprint by recycling the cardboard waste collected in its stores into boxes for it's private-label, take-and-bake pizza boxes. “We’ve totally and literally closed the loop using a retailer’s own ... read more

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