City of Ketchikan fined nearly $3,000 for improper disposal of PCBs (AK)
(Seattle – Sept. 13, 2010) The City of Ketchikan, Alaska has reached a $2,900 settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency to resolve alleged federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) violations related to the improper disposal of polychlorinated bi-phenyl (PCB) waste.In August 2007, Ke… Source:City of Ketchikan fined nearly $3,000 for improper disposal of PCBs (AK) [...]
EPA Awards Grants for Students to Design Sustainable Technologies to Help Environment and Economy (HQ)
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded 55 grants to teams of college and university students across the country who will design creative solutions to sustainability challenges in the developed and developing world. The People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Phase I … Source:EPA Awards Grants for Students to Design Sustainable Technologies to [...]
Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled products (WA)
(Seattle—Nov. 2, 2010) Three pesticide distributors working in Washington State will be fined over $35,000 for mislabeling products and importing illegal pesticides, according to EPA orders. Skyline Chemical, LLC, Axss USA and Pace International will pay penalties for violations of the Fed… Source:Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled [...]
Relief For Kids With Skin Allergies
Kids with skin allergies have a strong need for relief of skin allergy symptoms. Relief of allergy symptoms for kids with skin allergies can both keep kids more comfortable and keep them healthier. Why Relief Is Important For Kids With Skin Allergies Relieving skin allergy symptoms for kids with skin allergies makes their lives easier [...]
EPA Recognizes South Carolina Program for Leadership in Recycling
(Atlanta – Nov. 5, 2010) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has awarded the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling the Notable Achievement Award for a state program Source:EPA Recognizes South Carolina Program for Leadership in Recycling
No Significant Health Risks Found in Analysis of Second Round of Soil Sampling Near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo.
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Oct Source:No Significant Health Risks Found in Analysis of Second Round of Soil Sampling Near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo.