EPA and NIH Announce the Winning Team in My Air, My Health Challenge

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the winner of the My Air, My Health Challenge. The Challenge called upon innovators nationwide to design a small, low-cost sensor that integrates air quality measurements with related health data, such as heart rate and breathing. Such innovations [...]

EPA Showcases Innovation during Public Service Recognition Week

WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commemorates Public Service Recognition Week by highlighting examples of innovative ideas that EPA employees have developed in fulfilling the agency’s mission of protecting public health and the environment. “It is an honor to work alongside my colleagues at EPA, whose commitment to public service is [...]

EPA Proposes to Reduce Toxic Pollutants Discharged into Waterways by Power Plants

WASHINGTON — In accordance with a consent decree and in line with requirements under the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today will propose a range of options to help reduce dangerous pollutants, including mercury, arsenic, lead, and selenium that are released into America’s waterways by coal ash, air pollution control waste [...]

Ten Ways to Save Money, Energy and Protect Your Health This Winter

With winter quickly approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting ten tips for Americans to protect their health, save money, and lower energy while enjoying the winter holiday season. 1. Maintain your heating equipment to lower utility bills. Heating and cooling costs account for about $1,000 — nearly half of a home’s total [...]

Clean Water Act Settlement Ensures That Boston Racetrack Addresses Wastewater and Stormwater Discharges

In response to EPA’s enforcement at this facility, Suffolk is completing construction of a wastewater collection system, is making improvements to its stormwater collection system and has applied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

BRP to Begin Testing Next Generation Biofuel

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver allowing up to 15 percent ethanol in gasoline. According to industry test data put out last October, E15 can cause significant damage to marine engines. A 2011 alternative fuel study executed by BRP, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) concluded that isobutanol was a promising alternative fuel in marine engines.

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