Arizona environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Arizona Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:22 +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/Panel+Reviews+Bill+to+Boost+Domestic+Critical+Mineral+Production WASHINGTON, D.C. , February 15, 2018 - Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on H.R. 520, the "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act" (Rep. Mark Amodei) (R-NV). "There are many things that make the U.S. exceptional... We are blessed with the natural advantage of vast mineral resources, which have only become more valuable in the modern era. Today, nonfuel minerals are used in almost every aspect of our lives, from... Thu, 15 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Cheatham+to+lead+technology+deployment+and+outreach+at+PNNL Will emphasize industrial partnerships that lead to expanded impact of PNNL's science and technology News Release August 30, 2017 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Radiation%2FNuclear/PNNL+engineer+named+NSPE+fellow News Brief July 12, 2017 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Biofuel+matchmaker%3A+Finding+the+perfect+algae+for+renewable+energy Streamlined process speeds up algae strain selection, could lower biofuel production costs January 13, 2017 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+University+of+Arizona+for+Efforts+to+Reduce+Wasted+Food SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. presented the University of Arizona with an award for outstanding efforts in food recovery. The students, food service staff and university leaders, along with the Tohono O'odham Nation's San Xavier Co-operative Farm and the City of Tucson worked together to increase food recovery by 1,232% from 2013 to 2014. Last year, the partnership diverted 3.4 million pounds of food waste, landscape debris, and manure from the landfill. "This innovative... Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+Availability+of+%2426+Million+to+Clean+Up+Diesel+Engines+Nationwide $4.4 Million Accessible for Ariz., Calif., Hawaii, Nev., and the Pacific Islands SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. today announced the availability of $4.4 million in grant backing to establish clean diesel plans aimed at reducing emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnag... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Nissan+and+Toyota+Manufacturing+Plants+in+Mississippi+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced Nissan NA in Canton and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, both in Mississippi, are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Energy+Star+Certified+Manufacturing+Plants WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 70 manufacturing plants have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a significant amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From building corporate energy management programs to imple... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+4+Facilities+in+Florida+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that 4 facilities in Florida are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying cor... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+CEMEX+in+Clinchfield%2C+Ga.+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that CEMEX, in Clinchfield, Ga. is among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying c... Wed, 24 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/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Declares+In+excess+of+%24182+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+California Agency highlights Water Recycling Facility in the city of Carlsbad, doubling capacity to recycle all wastewater CARLSBAD-The E.P.A.'s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced in excess of $182 million in backing to California for investment in statewide enhancements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by the City of Carlsbad Mayor Matt Hall for the announcement at a... Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/U.S.+EPA%2C+Partners+to+Hold+Symposium+on+Children%26%238217%3Bs+Health+Issues+along+U.S.-Mexico+Border Agency also delivers guide for healthier school renovations LOS ANGELES -- The E.P.A., in collaboration with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Border Environment Cooperation Commission, U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, California Department of Public Health, and other partners, will hold a two-day symposium that will focus on children's environmental health risks that are commonly found in communities located within the California/... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Pesticides%2FToxic+Chemicals/E.P.A.+Issues+2014+Toxic+Release+Inventory+data+for+Arizona SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. released its yearly Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report that showed that the majority of toxic chemicals managed at industrial facilities in the U.S. increased as a result of production, while delivers into the environment decreased. The trend showing a decrease in delivers to the environment is attributed to an increase in recycling rates. A total of 271 Arizona facilities reported 129.8 million pounds of production-related toxic chemical... Thu, 21 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Approves+California%26%238217%3Bs+New+Trash+Control+Policy Innovative requirements will protect state's waterways SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. recently approved the State Water Resources Control Board's new water quality requirements for trash in California's waters. The requirements are part of the state's new Trash Control Policy, designed to keep trash out of streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, coastal and ocean waters in California to protect people and the environment. Trash seriously degrades habitats for... Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Declares+%2419+Million+for+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Infrastructure+Plans+in+Nevada SAN FRANCISCO -The E.P.A. announced in excess of $19 million in backing to Nevada for investments in statewide improvement in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Nevada's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides financing for municipal wastewater treatment projects, while the state's Drinking Water SRF provides financial assistance for drinking water infrastructure improvements. "This substantial investment at the fede... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Declares+%2425+Million+to+Enhance+Water+Quality%2C+Infrastructure+in+Arizona SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. announced $25 million in backing to Arizona for investment in statewide enhancements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. The funds are directed to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA), which will use them to provide low-cost loans for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure plans and to provide backing for innovative water quality improvement projects. "This substantial inves... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Yearly+Environmental+Enforcement+Results WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today released its yearly enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field for responsible companies, and protect public health in communities across the country. In fiscal year 2015, E.P.A. secured record-setting hazardous waste, Clean Air Act, and Superfund settlements, and acted swiftly to win a large criminal plea arrangement following a major coal ash spill, among other accomplishments. Add... Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Rebates+Will+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses+in+85+Communities WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The rebates are going to 85 school bus fleets in 35 states, each of which will gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to numerous health problems, including asthma and lung damage. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/U.S.+E.P.A.+Settles+with+El+Paso+Natural+Gas+for+Cleanup+Costs+at+Abandoned+Uranium+Mines+on+Navajo+Nation SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement worth in excess of $500,000 with El Paso Natural Gas Company LLC, (EPNG) to reimburse government costs related to 19 abandoned uranium mines located on the Navajo Nation, near Cameron, Arizona. Under the settlement terms, EPNG will reimburse the U.S. E.P.A. $502,500, based on its share of field investigations of historical uranium contamination. EPNG, owned by Kinder Morgan, Inc., is... Thu, 03 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100