Alaska environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Alaska Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:21 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Minority+Leadership+Flip+Flops+on+Support+for+Tribal+Rights+in+House+Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. , January 10, 2018 - Today, 158 House Democrats voted against S. 140 (Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ), a bill that promotes tribal self-governance over tribal resources, lands and business regulation. Despite claims to overwhelmingly support tribal rights, all five Subcommittee Ranking Members voted against the measure. "This legislation promotes the ability of tribes to manage their own land, water, and labor resources how they see fit, and to do so in... Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/PNNL+helps+lead+grid+modernization+with+new+D.O.E.+plans Resilient distribution systems to be validated News Release September 12, 2017 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Water%3A+Finding+the+normal+within+the+weird For 1st time, researchers measure properties of water at deeply supercooled temperatures December 13, 2016 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Diesel+Engine+Grants+Help+Communities+Breathe+Cleaner%2C+Healthier+Air+in+Alaska%2C+Idaho%2C+Oregon+and+Washington (Seattle - March 23, 2016) Clean diesel grants aimed at cleaning up old diesel engines have greatly improved public health by cutting harmful pollution that causes premature deaths, asthma attacks, and missed school and workdays, according to a new report by the E.P.A.. Since its start in 2008, the Diesel Emission Reduction Act or DERA plan has significantly improved air quality for communities across the country by retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines. Diesel exhaust si... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Focus+on+groundwater+protection+results+in+9+enforcement+actions+at+gas+stations+in+Alaska%2C+Oregon+and+Washington (Seattle - February 23, 2016) The E.P.A. reached settlements with 9 gas stations in Alaska, Oregon and Washington to bring them into compliance with federal laws designed to protect underground sources of drinking water from fuel tanks stored below ground. The gas stations were subject to increased penalties for repeat violations, and some were blocked from receiving fuel shipments for continued non-compliance. "Underground fuel tank owners and operators must be knowledgeable and s... Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+awards+%24389%2C000+to+Gila+River+Indian+Community+for+cleaner+diesel+equipment SAN FRANCISCO-The E.P.A. provided $389,000 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act backing to the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to replace 4 construction vehicles operating at Gila River Farms. E.P.A. announced the grant at a Clean Diesel Workshop with the GRIC in Phoenix, one of 3 Clean Diesel Workshops the E.P.A. is co-hosting throughout Arizona this week. "Replacing older, dirtier diesel equipment with clean diesel backhoes and other construction vehicles protects the h... Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Regional+Administrator+and+American+Indian+Environmental+Office+Director+Present+Recognition+of+Innovation+to+Alaska+Native+Tribal+Health+Consortium%27s+LEO+Network (Anchorage - February 10, 2016) Today, U.S. E.P.A. Region ten Administrator Dennis McLerran and E.P.A. American Indian Environmental Office National Director JoAnn Chase will present a Recognition of Innovation award to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's (ANTHC) Local Environmental Observers (LEO) Network. Today's event will also celebrate the launch of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's new LEO smartphone app and interactive website. E.P.A. helped fund the LEO Network with ... Wed, 10 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/EPA%27s+FY+2017+Budget+Request+Increases+Support+for+Communities+to+Deliver+Core+Environmental+and+Health+Protection WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration's Fiscal Year 2017 budget announced today for the E.P.A. (EPA) lays out a strategy to ensure that steady progress is made in addressing known environmental problems and ensuring the agency and its partners in environmental protection, states and tribes, are positioned to meet the challenges of the future. EPA's FY 2017 budget request of $8.267 billion provides resources vital to that overarching vision. The request is $127 million above the agenc... Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/MEDIA+ADVISORY%3A+E.P.A.+Region+ten+Administrator+McLerran+speaks+at+Alaska+Forum+on+the+Environment+today+in+Anchorage (Anchorage, Alaska - February 8, 2016) Today, U.S. E.P.A. Region ten Administrator Dennis McLerran will give a keynote address opening the 2016 Alaska Forum on the Environment, in Anchorage, focusing on EPA's work in rural Alaska and ongoing federal commitments highlighted by last year's GLACIER conference and President Obama's visit to Alaska. Administrator McLerran will talk about EPA's strong federal-state partnerships, successes, and ongoing efforts to address environmental and health c... Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/Buchanan+County%2C+VA%2C+To+Gain+E.P.A.+Planning+Assistance+For+Water+Infrastructure PHILADELPHIA (January 26, 2016) - The E.P.A. today announced that Buchanan County, Virginia, and 9 other local governments around the nation will gain a total of $500,000 in financial and technical guidance to invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA's new Water Community Assistance for Resiliency and Excellence (WaterCARE) plan will assist the communities in developing strategies for water infrastructure that meet long-term needs. The communities selected... Tue, 26 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Johnston%2C+Iowa%2C+to+Gain+WaterCARE+Assistance+from+E.P.A.+to+Invest+in+Drinking+Water%2C+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Planning (Lenexa, Kan., Jan. 20, 2016) - The city of Johnston, Iowa, has been selected as one of ten communities across the country to gain financial and technical guidance for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure planning from EPA's new Water Community Assistance for Resiliency and Excellence (WaterCARE) program. A total of $500,000 will support efforts in the ten selected communities to develop robust and resilient finance strategies for water infrastructure that meets long-t... Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/PNNL+playing+key+role+in+modernizing+the+electric+grid D.O.E. declares new plans January 14, 2016 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/%2432+Million+in+E.P.A.+funds+help+Northwest+and+Alaska+tribes+protect+communities%27+health%2C+water%2C+air+and+natural+resources The E.P.A. has awarded $32 million in backing for the Indian Environmental General Assistance Plan (GAP) capacity building grants to tribes and tribal consortia in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The backing helps tribes develop environmental protection programs and make informed decisions about issues that impact the health of their people and the quality of their environment. Since its inception, the EPA's GAP Plan has played a critical role in achieving environmental progr... Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/E.P.A.+Regional+Administrator+Dennis+McLerran+Statement+on+Office+of+Inspector+General%26%238217%3Bs+Report+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+Bristol+Bay+Watershed+Assessment Statement: "EPA is pleased that the Inspector General's independent, in-depth review confirms that our rigorous scientific study of the Bristol Bay watershed and our robust public process were entirely consistent with our laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and were based on sound scientific analysis. We stand behind our study and our public process, and we are confident in our work to protect Bristol Bay." The Inspector General's report conclu... Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Army+settles+with+E.P.A.+for+hazardous+waste+violations+at+Fort+Wainwright%2C+Alaska (Seattle - December 8, 2015) The E.P.A. has reached a settlement with the U.S. Army for alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As part of the settlement, the Army has agreed to pay $59,220 in penalties for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Army facility is covered under a RCRA permit, which requires the Army to notify E.P.A. of any new or newly discovered solid waste management units. E.P.A. alleges that the A... Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Settles+With+Anchorage+Companies+for+Hazardous+Waste+Violations (Seattle - November 4, 2015) The E.P.A. has settled with UIC Roofing and UIC Construction in Anchorage, Alaska for alleged mishandling of hazardous waste in violation of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). "Improperly managing hazardous waste puts people and our environment at risk from exposure to harmful substances," said Ed Kowalski, Director of EPA's Pacific Northwest Office of Compliance and Enforcement. "Compliance with federal hazardous waste rules hel... Wed, 04 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Compliance+with+Environmental+Laws+Helps+Protect+Air%2C+Water+and+Lands+in+Oregon%2C+Washington%2C+Idaho+and+Alaska+Communities (Seattle - April 6, 2016) The E.P.A.'s Pacific Northwest Region completed 22 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. E.P.A. enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep our air, water and lands healthy. These compliance and enforcement efforts also level the playing field by... Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Awards+%241.9+Million+to+Reduce+Diesel+Emissions+in+Alaska%2C+Idaho%2C+Oregon+and+Washington (Seattle - October 27, 2015) The E.P.A. has awarded $1,919,653 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) backing to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to reduce diesel, greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions from large polluting diesel sources, such as trucks and buses. In the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Southwest Regions, the DERA plan is administered by EPA's West Coast Collaborative, a clean air partnership which leverages public and private funds to reduce emissions from ... Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Chickaloon+Native+Village+Awarded+Environmental+Justice+Small+Grant EJ Small Grant plan helps inform communities and build local climate resiliency (Seattle, Washington - October 23, 2015) A $30,000 Environmental Justice Small Grant from the E.P.A. has been awarded to the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council for their plan titled: Promoting Environmental Justice, Public Health, and Climate Resiliency in Response to 3 Industrial-Scale Coal Mining Plans Suggested in the Fastest Growing Community in Alaska. On October 26, Dr. ... Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100