Louisiana environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Louisiana Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:23 +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/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.+Declares+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certified+Manufacturing+Plants%3B+Marathon+plant+in+Garyville%2C+La%2C+among+those+acknowledged DALLAS - (Feb. 24, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that the Marathon Louisiana Refining Division in Garyville, La., is among the 70 manufacturing plants across the nation that 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 u... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+3+Facilities+in+Tennessee+Achieved+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 3 facilities in Tennessee are among 70 manufacturing plants to 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 co... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+Toyota+Motor+Manufacturing+Achieved+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 - ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Kentucky is among 70 manufacturing plants to 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. Fr... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+2+Facilities+in+Alabama+Achieve+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 2 facilities in Alabama are among 70 manufacturing plants to 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+Holcim+for+Achieving+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Holcim in Holly Hill, South Carolina, is among 70 manufacturing plants to 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... 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/Emergency+Response/Community+Meeting+to+Discuss+Contained+Burn+System%26%238217%3Bs+Arrival+at+Camp+Minden%2C+La. DALLAS - (Feb. 23, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) is joining the Louisiana Military Department (LMD) their contractors, Explosive Systems International and El Dorado Engineering. LMD's contractors will present information on the next steps for the contained burn system. Specifically, explaining what test and performance measures are needed for the burn system to become fully operational. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 - eight p.m., 9649 HWY 80, Dining Facility, ... Tue, 23 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.+finalizes+Human+Health+Risk+Assessment+for+Libby+Asbestos+Superfund+location (Denver, Colo. -- November 20, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced release of the final human health risk assessment specific to the Libby Asbestos Superfund site. E.P.A. completed its rigorous scientific review of toxicity values and a outline risk assessment in December 2014. Comments received during a public review period for a suggested cleanup decision did not change the agency's ultimate conclusion: it is possible to live and work in Libby and Troy without excessive exp... Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Emergency+Response/E.P.A.+Continues+Work+in+Minden%2C+La. DALLAS - (Nov. 18, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) is holding an informal workshop for citizens to discuss the results of recent air and soil sampling. The samples were taken from 6 locations around Camp Minden, La. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6:30 - eight p.m., 9649 HWY 80, Building A120, Camp Minden, La. 71055. WHO: E.P.A. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Military Department WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 19 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Federal+Agencies%2C+Puerto+Rico+and+U.S.+Virgin+Islands+Governments+Host+Major+Conference+on+Climate+Change+in+the+Caribbean (San Juan, Puerto Rico) This week, the E.P.A., U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S.D.A.'s Forest Service, and the U.S. Department of Interior are joining forces with the Governments of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to host a conference on Climate Change in the Caribbean in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over 350 people are expected to attend. The conference features dignitaries and scientists from many Caribbean islands an... Tue, 17 Nov 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/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grants+in+24+States%2C+Puerto+Rico%2C+D.C. WASHINGTON --- Today, the E.P.A. announced the completion of the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program. Plans include a community-based plan to study Monarch butterflies, a watershed and stream monitoring teacher training program, a classroom-based simulation of the United Nations Climate Summit, and a mobile laboratory. Additional Plans include school-based, after-school and non-formal EE programs focusing on a range of environmental issu... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+awards+%2450%2C000+to+Los+Angeles+Unified+School+District+to+educate+and+empower+students+to+conserve+water SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. has awarded an environmental education grant of $50,000 to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to develop and implement curriculum focused on water sustainability in a changing climate. 5 middle schools and 5 high schools-a total of 20 classrooms-will learn about water conservation, recycled water, and storm water run-off management. The plan will focus on classrooms with a higher percentage of female students and English Language Learners, and ... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grant+to+Captain+Planet+Foundation+in+Atlanta%2C+Georgia ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced the Captain Planet Foundation as a recipient of an Environmental Education Grant. The Atlanta-based non-profit was selected in the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Plan." The Captain Planet Foundation was awarded was awarded $91,000 in grant monies. The Foundation's goal is to implement the "Environme... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grant+to+Urban+Green+Lab+of+Nashville%2C+Tennessee (11/10/2015--ATLANTA) --- Today, the E.P.A. announced The Urban Green Lab Mobile Sustainability Lab (UGL) as a recipient of an Environmental Education Grant. The Nashville-based non-profit was selected in the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Plan. UGL was awarded $91,000 in grant monies to launch their mobile Lab that will serve grades 5 through 12 ... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100