Arkansas environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Arkansas 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/Environment/Research/Science+influencers%3A+PNNL+scientists+among+world%27s+most+highly+cited 8 researchers named in top one percent of citations News Release December 11, 2017 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Ark.+Students+Gain+E.P.A.+Grant+for+Sustainable+Plan DALLAS - (Feb. 23, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) is awarding a People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grant to University of Arkansas students for their suggested plan to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. "These students are doing just the kind of work that is so important for the future of our environment," said E.P.A. Regional Administrator Ron Curry. "These plans will introduce students and educators to solutions that protect health and the environment while s... Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Embry-Riddle+Aeronautical+and+the+University+of+Central+Florida+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded 2 universities in Florida with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thomas A. Bu... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Georgia+Institute+of+Technology+in+Atlanta%2C+Ga.+with+Grant+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. with a People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challe... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Students+from+Mississippi+State+University+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, Miss., through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental an... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Students+from+the+University+of+North+Carolina+at+Chapel+Hill+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and p... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Auburn+University+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thom... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Grants+to+38+Student+Teams+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans Since 2004 the competition has funded in excess of 600 student team plans nationwide - some leading to start-up companies. WASHINGTON- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced 38 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants to university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Suggests+to+Redesignate+Crittenden+County%2C+Ark.%2C+as+Attaining+the+Ozone+Standard DALLAS - (Jan. 28, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) is proposing to approve the state of Arkansas' request to designate Crittenden County, Ark., as attaining the federal 2008 ozone standard. Crittenden Co. lies within the tri-state greater Memphis area, and had been included in the area's designation of nonattainment for the standard. The Memphis area as a whole has also been redesignated as attaining the standard. "Arkansas has shown that Crittenden County's air quality has improv... Thu, 28 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/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/Grants+and+Awards/Save+Money%2C+Feed+the+Hungry%2C+Fight+Climate+Change+with+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+Food+Recovery+Challenge DALLAS - (Nov. 13, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) wants to help businesses, organizations, and families do their part to reduce the tens of millions of tons of food that Americans throw out every year. By participating in EPA's Food Recovery Challenge, any group can fight hunger and climate change by preventing and diverting wasted food in their operations. Food Recovery Challenge participants assess their normal levels of food waste, set a goal for reducing that waste, and track... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+SmartWay+Recognizes+Freight+Carriers+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency WASHINGTON - E.P.A. is honoring 40 truck carriers and, for the 1st time ever, a barge carrier, as industry leaders in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency with its yearly SmartWay® Excellence Awards today. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees demonstrate how businesses in their industries can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and contribute to healthier ai... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Georgia-based+UPS+Small+Package+Gains+E.P.A.+SmartWay+Honor+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - E.P.A. is honoring UPS Small Package along with 40 truck carriers and, for the 1st time ever, a barge carrier, as industry leaders in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency with its yearly SmartWay® Excellence Awards today. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees demonstrate how businesses in their industries can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and ... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Florida-based+DHL+Express+U.S.A.+Gains+E.P.A.+SmartWay+Honor+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - E.P.A. is honoring DHL Express U.S.A. along with 40 truck carriers and, for the 1st time ever, a barge carrier, as industry leaders in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency with its yearly SmartWay® Excellence Awards today. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees demonstrate how businesses in their industries can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and contri... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+SmartWay+Recognizes+Old+Dominion+Freight+Line+in+Thomasville%2C+N.C.%2C+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. acknowledged Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc in Thomasville, N.C., with a SmartWay® Excellence Award. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees are industry leaders that are demonstrating how businesses can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and contribute to healthier air. Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized for superior environmenta... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Our+House+of+Little+Rock%2C+Ark.+Acknowledged+for+Excellence+in+Brownfields+Redevelopment DALLAS - (Sept. 4, 2015) The E.P.A. recently congratulated Our House for the redevelopment of a boiler plant associated with the former Little Rock Veterans Administration Hospital. The plan participants were recently recognized at an awards ceremony in Chicago. Our House's new Children's Center facility, sitting on 1.4 acres, provides licensed, quality-rated children's programs for 150 homeless and near-homeless children ages 0-17 each day. The $4.8 million plan was one ... Fri, 04 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Tell+E.P.A.+About+Your+Green+Infrastructure+Plan DALLAS - (Aug. 13, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced a poster contest to highlight green infrastructure and low-impact development plans in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Did your business build a parking garage with a green roof? Do your city government buildings harvest rainwater? E.P.A. wants to hear about plans like these in preparation for the E.P.A. Region six Stormwater Conference. Green infrastructure uses natural hydrologic features to manag... Thu, 13 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+and+Arkansas+Take+Action+on+Air+Toxics DALLAS - (Aug. 12, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) recently awarded $503,071 to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to administer the state's pollution prevention and control program. The plan includes ambient monitoring, planning, permitting and compliance activities. ADEQ will also monitor for major pollutants, identifying major and minor sources of air pollution that may be impacting Arkansas. This will help Arkansas residents live healthier and breathe more ea... Wed, 12 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/New+Mexico%2C+Arkansas+Kroger+Stores+Compete+in+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+6th+Yearly+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings DALLAS - (July 22, 2015) Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) launched the 2015 Energy Star Battle of the Buildings. Kroger supermarkets and warehouses across New Mexico and Arkansas are among the groups fielding 6,500 buildings nationwide in head-to-head competition to reduce their energy and water use. Company stores in Texas and Louisiana will also participate. In support of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which calls for businesses to cut waste and become at least 20 percent more energ... Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100