National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration- Commerce Department Proposes Establishment of NOAA Climate ServiceIndividuals and decision-makers across widely diverse sectors – from agriculture to energy to transportation – increasingly are asking NOAA for information about climate change in order to make the best choices for their families, communities and businesses. To meet the rising tide of these requests, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the […]
- Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate InformationIn a press conference earlier today, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA’s climate information, data, products and services. This climate portal will provide information about the impacts of climate on nearly every aspect of our lives from agricultur […]
- NOAA Administrator Takes Action on IG Report on Fisheries EnforcementNOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco today instructed the agency’s head attorney and its top fisheries manager to take immediate and long-term actions to improve the agency’s enforcement and legal operations and enhance its relationship with the fishing community. […]
- Commerce Department Proposes Establishment of NOAA Climate Service
- Environmental Protection Agency
- What Life is Like Working in a Green Building?While this photo may appear to be that of a lush meadow in the foreground of a big city, it is actually a vegetated rooftop on a 9-story building in downtown Denver. When EPA Region 8’s office moved to a new “green” office building in Lower Downtown Denver, I did not know what to expect. [...] […]
- When In Doubt, Throw Out Safely—Part 3For the last three weeks, I’ve been having a greenversation with my colleagues in the blogosphere on the disposal of cadmium/lead-laced toy jewelry. I was glad to see the exchange that has developed over time. The comments have compelled me to write a third blog on this issue. I’m very happy to report that since [...] […]
- Si tiene dudas, échelo a la basura de manera segura—Tercera parteDurante las pasadas tres semanas, he sostenido una conversación ambiental con mis colegas en la blogosfera sobre la disposición de la joyería infantil de juguete y baratijas de metal contaminadas con cadmio y plomo. Me alegró el intercambio que se desarrolló con el pasar del tiempo. Los comentarios me han motivado a escribir un tercer [...] […]
- What Life is Like Working in a Green Building?
- Environment
- Substitution and Technological Change Under cap-and-tradeWorld Bank by Considine, Timothy J. ; Larson, Donald F. The use of carbon-intense fuels by the power sector contributes significantly to the greenhouse gas emissions of most countries. For this reason, the sector is often key to initial efforts to regulate emissions. But how long does it take before new regulatory incentives result in a switch [...] […]
- Substitution and Technological Change Under cap-and-trade
Dying Trees From Ozone Pollution
Trees are dying at an alarming rate. There are many reasons; however, ozone pollution is the leading cause of death. Not only does ozone damage plants, it also weakens many species making them more susceptible to pests and disease.
Read Foliage Spoilage & the Trees’ Canopy Collapse