KINGSTON COAL PLANT RELEASED 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF ARSENIC, NINE OTHER TOXIC POLLUTANTS INTO EMORY RIVER IN 2008

As Anniversary of 2008 Coal Ash Spill Disaster Looms, New Data Reported to EPA Shows High Levels of 10 Toxic Pollutants; Makes Strong Case for EPA Action on Coal Ash Ponds, Raises Concerns About TVA’s Other Kingston-Like Coal Ash Ponds in TN, KY and AL.
WASHINGTON, D.C.///December 8, 2009///New data highlighted in public for the first [...]

PETITION FDA TO REMOVE ARSENIC FROM ANIMAL FEEDS

Washington, DC – Today, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the immediate withdrawal of approvals for all animal drug applications for arsenic-containing compounds used in animal feed.  These additives are commonly used in poultry [...]

Washington State Toxic Algae Threatens Razor Clam Harvesting and Coastal Economy

A year-long shutdown in recreational razor clam digging, a major tourist attraction and local tradition in Washington state, could potentially result in as much as $22 million in lost revenue to coastal counties, according to a new report by NOAA and the University of Washington. Reduced lodging, transportation, and dining sales would also translate to [...]

EPA Cites 14 Municipalities for Stormwater Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cited 14 municipalities in Pennsylvania and Maryland for stormwater violations, nine of which are within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
“EPA, in partnership with the states, is taking clear steps to protect the water quality of local streams and rivers,” said Jon M. Capacasa, director of the Water Protection Division for [...]

New solutions needed for food and farming

Global food shortages will be an inevitable consequence of climate change and resource depletion unless we make fundamental changes to the way we farm, process, distribute and eat our food over the next 20 years.

That’s the stark message behind a new report from the Soil Association which outlines what it believes should be a blueprint for a more sustainable approach to food and farming – published to coincide with a major international conference on the future of food hosted by the Soil Association on 12 November at the Conway Hall, London.

Governor’s Remarks at the Signing of Legislative Bill SBX7 7 to Rebuild California’s Water System

SPEECH Provided By: Office of the Governor / Press Office
MR. GOLDIE:
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Beau Goldie, I’m the CEO of Santa Clara Valley Water District and it is my privilege to welcome you on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. (Applause) Thank you. All right, I’m [...]

NINE LEADING RESEARCH TEAMS SELECTED TO STUDY HOW DIGITAL GAMES IMPROVE PLAYERS’ HEALTH

Researchers seek to discover how interactive video games can be designed to improve physical activity, prevention behaviors and self-management of chronic conditions

Illegal GM flax found in UK bread – FSA fails to protect consumers

A loaf of bread purchased from Marks and Spencer has been found to contain an unauthorised and illegal GM flax.

Senate Committee Passes Climate Bill: Passage Paves Way to International Climate Treaty

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act” this morning, setting the stage for the rest of the Senate to move forward with legislation. The fact that EPW finalized a bill shows that the United States is serious about addressing climate change, which should help pave the way for an international climate treaty, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

IF CONGRESS IGNORES WALL STREET’S WARNINGS ON NEW NUCLEAR REACTORS

Market Refusal to Finance New Reactors Reflects Unacceptable Financial Risks That Should Not be Ignored by Lawmakers; Taxpayers and Ratepayers Beware: Loan Guarantees and Other Subsidies Will Not Turn ‘Uneconomic’ Reactors Into Sound Investments.

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