…homes and businesses,” Vilsack said. “Through efficiency upgrades and private-sector partnerships, America has been able to cut its carbon emissions, create jobs and save families hundreds of dollars at the…
Gardens Good for Climate
…you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2 kilograms, compared to buying from the store. Interestingly, their study also found that composting at home didn’t necessarily calculate to greenhouse gas savings….
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…outboard engines. We believe renewable fuels provide fewer emissions, cleaner air, cleaner environment, cleaner water, and healthier fisheries that future generations can enjoy. Ethanol and renewable fuels reduce our dependence…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…consideration by ABC and CNN. The proposed question: “The U.S. is set to miss its 2025 environmental targets. Given that animal agriculture produces 51 percent of greenhouse-gas emissions, will you…
HSUS Lawsuit on Regulating CAFO Emissions Dismissed
…or CAFOs. The group requested in 2009 that EPA begin rulemaking under the Clean Air Act to regulate air emissions from CAFOs. The U.S. District Court for the District of…
Western View: Got Gas?
…industry to cut emissions by 25 per cent by 2020. California wants to cut methane emissions by 40 per cent by 2030. These levels won’t be reached by recycling the…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…organic production systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The University of Vermont will use $470,000 for research and extension services to assist in the transition from conventional to organic maple…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…water consumption by 5 percent, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.8 percent. The full report, National Offshore Wind Strategy: Facilitating the Development of the Offshore Wind Industry in the…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…she said America can reduce its dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions, and reduce the need for toxic additives to gasoline that are associated with cancer, contaminated water, and…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Productivity in a Warmer World: The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Workforce Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Characterization of Mobile and Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions in California Award…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…lawmakers continue to negotiate if and how to spend $1.4 billion worth of “cap-and-trade” funds collected as part of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions-reduction fund. Proponents of biomass, a renewable…
Meeting Emissions Goals
The American Trucking Association said it was cautiously optimistic that phase two of the Obama Administration’s standards for greenhouse gas and fuel emissions in commercial trucks are reachable. They also…
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
The Obama Administration Tuesday announced new carbon-emission standards for ‘big trucks’ in the administration’s efforts to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…make up the biggest increase in the U.S. transportation sector in terms of emissions and energy use. These vehicles currently account for about 20 percent of GHG emissions and oil…