Florida environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Florida 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/PNNL+scientist+joins+the+hunt+for+signs+of+ancient+life+on+Mars Researcher at EMSL tapped for knowledge of rock chemistry, microbial life August 31, 2016 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Advances+in+extracting+uranium+from+seawater+announced+in+special+issue April 21, 2016 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Recognizes+7+Florida+Organizations+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency%2FIn+2014+alone%2C+all+Energy+Star+partners+prevented+283+million+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions%2C+providing+%2431.5+bi ATLANTA--The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Florida include: Intertape Polymer Group, Incorporated (Sarasota, FL) Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Fumigation+Company+and+2+Individuals+Pled+Guilty+in+Connection+With+Illegal+Pesticide+Application+Resulting+in+Injuries+to+a+Minor Sunland Pest Control Services, Incorporated (Sunland), Grenale Williams, 53, of South Bay, and Canarie Deon Curry, 40, of Riviera Beach, pled guilty today in federal court in Fort Pierce before U.S. District Court Judge Jose E. Martinez in connection with the illegal application of a pesticide that resulted in injuries to a minor child. Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and Andy Castro, Acting Special Agent in Charge, E.P.A.... Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/The+world%27s+newest+atom-smasher+achieves+its+%27first+turns%27 PNNL leads U.S. contribution to Belle II detector at Japan's new SuperKEKB accelerator March 01, 2016 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+Availability+of+up+to+%241.9+Million+to+Clean+Up+Diesel+Engines+in+the+Southeast (02/25/16 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced the availability of up to $1.9 million in grant backing to establish clean diesel plans aimed at reducing emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines in the southeast. Funds being made accessible for applicants in the southeast are part of a $26 million national allotment. Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnage, and today nearly all Hwy. freight trucks, locomotives, and ... 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/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/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/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Marks+35th+Anniversary+of+the+Comprehensive+Environmental+Response%2C+Compensation+and+Liability+Act ATLANTA - On the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or Superfund law, E.P.A. acknowledges the important role this landmark law has played in the nation's efforts to clean up hazardous waste sites and to protect human health and the environment. "Clean land, surface water and groundwater are critical elements for healthy and vibrant communities. For the past 35 years, Superfund cleanups hav... Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/City+of+Jacksonville%2C+Pollack+Shores%2C+Regency+Centers%2C+NAI+Hallmark+Partners+and+Mt.+Sinai+Missionary+Holiness+Church+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Region+4%26%238217%3Bs+%26%238220%3BExcellence+in+Location+Reuse%26%238221%3B+Award ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) will present the Region four "Excellence in Location Reuse" award to the City of Jacksonville, Pollack Shores Real Estate Group, Regency Centers, NAI Hallmark Partners and the Mt. Sinai Missionary Holiness Church for redeveloping portions of the Jacksonville Ash and Brown's Dump Superfund sites in Jacksonville, Fla. on December 1, 2015 at 9:30 am. The ceremony will be held at the MaliVai Washington Youth Tennis Center located at 1096 W. sixth... Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100