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2008
EPA Photo Contest Winners Announced
(05/05/2008)
Kansas City Entry wins honor in Nature and Wildlife category.
This Week is International Composting Awareness Week
(05/05/2008)
Iowa Leading the Wind Power Charge
(04/21/2008)
Iowa is leading the nation in wind power. According the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA,) wind power provides 5.5% of the electricity generation in the state.
EPA PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY COALITION TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTERS
(04/15/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with The Climate Savers Computing Initiative to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technology and practices.
EPA says Cap-and-Trade won't Hurt Nation's Economic Growth
(03/31/2008)
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Lieberman/ Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 can be implemented with little negative impact on the economic growth of the nation.
X Prize Set at $10 Million; DOE Pledges $3.5 Million for Awareness Campaign
(03/31/2008)
The X prize, which is an international automotive competition to design, build, and bring to market a car that exceeds 100 miles per gallon, has been set at $10 million. To date, more than 60 teams from nine countries have signed up to compete for the prize. Applications to compete for the prize will be taken until mid-year. There are two vehicle classes competitors can design for: mainstream and alternative. Mainstream vehicles must carry at least four passengers and have four wheels. Alternative vehicles must carry at least two passengers and can have any number of wheels. The mainstream vehicle winner will take home a prize of $7.5 million, while the alternative vehicle winner will garner the remaining $2.5 million. Qualifying cars will compete in cross-country stage races in 2009 and 2010, and the prize will go to the car that finishes fastest. The Department of Energy has also announced that it will award a grant of $3.5 million to the X Prize Foundation for education, outreach , and awareness
EPA PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY COALITION TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTERS
(03/14/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with The Climate Savers Computing Initiative to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technology and practices.
Regions 5 and 7 Spring P2 Roundtable 2008 Spring Agenda
(03/12/2008)
Agenda and registration available for April 9-11th P2 event.
Kansas Starting "Green Teams" to Focus on Recycling and Waste Reduction.
(03/11/2008)
The good news in Kansas started in 2007 when all 101 state agencies implemented recycling programs. At the beginning of 2008 the state created the Kansas Green Team website with registered profiles for each agency. The next step is for state agencies to begin formally tracking the results of recycling and waste reduction efforts. An electronic form will be available on the Kansas Green Team website by early Spring 2008 for reporting yearly recycling amounts.
25x25 Renewable Energy Summit in Omaha
(03/06/2008)
The 4th annual 25x25 Renewable Energy Summit will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on March 11th-13th.
Dependence on Ethanol Could be a Problem for U.S. Economy
(03/03/2008)
Experts say ncreasing dependence on the grain leaves the U.S. vulnerable to drought-induced price spikes in food and fuel.
Only Two Region 7 Metros Among America's Most Green Cities
(02/25/2008)
Only Two Region 7 Metros Among America's Most Green Cities
(02/25/2008)
House Energy Committee Releases Second Climate Change White Paper
(02/19/2008)
The second in a series of Climate Change White Papers has been released by the House Energy and Commerce Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee. The White paper discusses potential legislative provisions that could encourage developing countries to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases. The previously released White Paper (Fall, 2007,) stated a support for cap-and-trade system. This paper further outlines a Carbon-Market design and discusses possible non-market based regulations as well. The complete paper can be found here.
DOE Starting from Scratch on FutureGen
(02/05/2008)
A little more than a month after Mattoon, Illinois was chosen as the site for the much-anticipated Futuregen clean coal project -- a power plant that would capture carbon dioxide and store it underground -- the Department of Energy announced that plans for Futuregen were to be completely reworked.
EPA Announces New Head of Region 7 Environmental Services Division
(02/05/2008)
Ron Hammerschmidt has been named the new head of the Environmental Services Division for Region 7 of the EPA.
Nominations Due for EPA Environmental Justice Award
(02/05/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations for the Achievement in Environmental Justice Awards. Nominations must be postmarked by February 11th.
Early Life Lead Exposure Can Have Long Term Health Hazards
(01/29/2008)
At least one new study suggests that the "natural" mental decline often observed in later life isn't all that "natural" after all, but rather a direct result of exposure to lead earlier in life.
P2 Workers Get Cold to Bring Attention to Global Warming
(01/29/2008)
OMAHA, Nebraska. P2RIC staffers were among the dozen University of Nebraska students who gathered on a pedestrian overpass in swimwear to create discussion about global warming. Wearing little on a morning where wind chills plummeted to -10 F; students braved the conditions and succeeded in creating a little buzz for this week's nationwide Focus the Nation event.
DOE to Fund Development of Plug-IN Hybrid
(01/28/2008)
Department of Energy to Invest Up To $30 Million to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
Walmart Makes New Commitments to Go Green
(01/24/2008)
CEO Lee Scott's speech on future green plans:
EPA and EIA Say Global Warming Legislation could Raise Energy Costs
(01/23/2008)
A recent joint EPA and Energy Information Administration (EIA) report found that the Bingamen-Specter global warming bill would raise energy prices for the average American. The report also found that this spike could be mitigated by any subsequent stimulus of new energy technologies.
Greening USDA Website Provides Info on Biopreferred Program
(01/23/2008)
The USDA has brought together many of its online sustainability resources under one URL. WWW.greeningusda.gov provides easy links to USDA scorecards and to other Department environmental programs such as the USDA's Green Purchasing site. New to that site is BioPreferred program already utilized by several other federal agencies. The USDA has recently developed contract templates for incorporating biobased products into contracts for operations and maintenance, vehicle maintenance, grounds maintenance, and minor construction services.
University of Wisconsin Issues Toolkit for Local Government Sustainability.
(01/23/2008)
The UW Extension has released a new toolkit providing specific actions that local governments can take to move towards sustainability. Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government focuses on the internal workings of local government, specifically energy, buildings, transportation, purchasing, investment and hiring.
Dead Geese in Iowa Investigated
(01/15/2008)
95 dead Canada geese have collected from below the Saylorville Dam in Iowa since the beginning of 2008. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has sent the Geese on to the National Wildlife Health Laboratory for analysis.
Do Corporate Voluntary Environmental Programs Work?
(01/15/2008)
New study seeks to answer the question.
EPA to Conduct Environmental Program Reviews in Region 7
(01/15/2008)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 7 office in Kansas City, Kan., will review EPA programs that are being carried out by the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska environmental departments.
NAAEE Calls for Presentations for 2008 Conference
(01/15/2008)
The North American Association for Environmental Education is calling for presentations for the 32nd annual NAAEE conference to held this October in Wichita.
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