An Environmental Protection Agency official shared recently with farm broadcasters his agency’s efforts to address pollinator health concerns. Efforts that include state managed pollinator protection plans and taking another look…
Clean Water Crisis Threatens U.S.
…in infrastructure replacement needs” in water systems if they were not replaced. In the next 20 years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the total cost of revitalizing water pipes…
U.C. Berkeley Recognized
U.C. Berkeley Recognized in U.S. EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its fourth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition created to engage…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…environmental benefits. In a bewildering contrast, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with a few extreme environmental groups, continue to take the latter approach, undermining the hard work of USDA…
EPA Anti-Farmer Campaign
145 House Members Demand Answers from EPA on Anti-Farmer Campaign EPA funds used in anti-farmer campaign in Washington State Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX),…
Preventing Food Waste
…EPA Reducing Wasted Food At Home Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 95 percent of the…
CA Students Honored
…conservation efforts. “During a severe drought, finding ways to conserve our precious water is everyone’s responsibility,” said Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is proud to honor…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…use. To learn more about these awards, which were funded through the agency’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, visit: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipients.display/rfa_id/594/records_per_page/ALL To learn more about EPA’s air research, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/air-research…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to follow the congressional intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by increasing blending targets under the RFS…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…Thomas A. Burke, EPA Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “The research announced today will help us manage and make efficient use of…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…habitats, multiple viruses, poor nutrition and genetics, and even cell phone towers. However, according to last year’s joint EPA-USDA study, the biggest cause is the parasite called the Varroa destructor,…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…interested in reducing the environmental impacts associated with climate change. More information about the 2016 Climate Leadership Award winners: http://www.epa.gov/climateleadership/2016-climate-leadership-award-winners More information about EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership: www.epa.gov/climateleadership…
EPA Moves to Cancel the Insecticide Flubendiamide
…found by EPA, the companies would submit a request for voluntary cancellation of all flubendiamide registrations within one week of EPA notification. After being informed of the EPA’s finding on…
6th Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over WOTUS
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear cases in the on-going legal dispute against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters…