First large U.S. deployment of biofuels is an economic and environmental disaster– A decade ago it seemed like a great idea. Ethanol would be an additive or replacement for gasoline […]
On Earth Day EPA sends its objections to Keystone XL environmental impact statement (and more)
EPA Continues its Critique of State Department analysis of controversial pipeline from the Alberta tar sands- A million objections were sent to the State Department’s Draft Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement […]
Time Magazine: The GOP’s Hidden Debt-Deal Agenda: Gut the EPA
Though this is hardly a revelation in this forum, Time Magazine reaches a wide audience- Republican politicians’ anti-conservation fury is only about a decade old. Many conservation leaders were prominent […]
After election, Republicans plan attack on EPA and climate scientists if they win the House
In the old Soviet Union, being a scientist was a dangerous thing unless discoveries upheld the Party’s ideology- Doubt GOP will be put scientists in a gulag. They will just […]
Proposed limits on dust irk farmers
The EPA is considering lowering allowable particulate matter from 150 micrograms per cubic meter to the range of 65 to 85 micrograms. This would be a very good outcome for […]
E.P.A. Moves Toward Regulating Greenhouse Gases
Finally! E.P.A. Moves Toward Regulating Greenhouse Gases. By Felicity Barranger. New York Times.
Utah's dirty air problem is growing
Filthy winter air gets worse. Developments in Nevada could compound problem- Utah’s air quality overall is relatively good. The problem is that it is bad, has been for a long […]
Obama’s EPA puts hold on South Dakota coal plant
Wow, quick action! Lisa Jackson was just confirmed the new EPA Administrator- Obama’s EPA Raises Objections to South Dakota Coal Power Plant. By Catherine Dodge. Bloomberg.com