Oklahoma environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Oklahoma Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:24 +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/Climate/PNNL+scientist+Jiwen+Fan+gains+D.O.E.+Early+Career+Research+award Recognition supports research focused on severe thunderstorms in central U.S. News Release August 10, 2017 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/ARM+location+hits+milestone%3A+25+years+providing+data+from+the+Great+Plains News Brief June 20, 2017 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Climate/Where+the+rains+come+from More frequent, more intense and longer-lasting storms cause heavier spring rain in central US December 01, 2016 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/A+cleansing+rain+falls%3B+a+soil-filled+mist+arises Raindrop splash is a surprise source of fine soil particles in the atmosphere May 02, 2016 Mon, 02 May 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Grant+Will+Help+Central+States+Enhance+Air+Quality DALLAS - (April 12, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) has awarded $561,507 to the Central States Air Resource Agencies Association to help states collaborate on improving air quality. This group of 9 states in the central U.S. will work on issues related to air pollution moving between states, and provide lower-cost training for state staff. Interstate air pollution transport means a combination of local emissions and emissions from upwind sources-even those in other states-can affe... Tue, 12 Apr 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/Water/E.P.A.+Approves+Okla.+Drinking+Water+Rule DALLAS - (Dec. 22, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) has approved the state of Oklahoma's revised rule for regulating total coliform in drinking water. With this approval, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has authority to regulate this contaminant in the state's drinking water systems. "Safe drinking water is one of our most valuable public health assets," said Regional Administrator Ron Curry. "Oklahoma has shown its drinking water plan will continue to protect ... Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Special+Ceremony+Planned+to+Unveil+Innovative DALLAS - (Nov. 5, 2015) The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the E.P.A. (EPA) will unveil an innovative air quality monitoring park bench during a special ceremony at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Children's Garden in the Myriad Botanical Gardens. "Oklahoma City is recognized to be chosen as one of only 5 cities nationwide to house a Village Green Station. This park bench is a great tool to get people, par... Thu, 05 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Helps+Protect+Oklahoma%26%238217%3Bs+Waters+with+%2411.2M+Grant DALLAS - (Aug. 9, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) recently awarded the Oklahoma Water Resources Board a grant of in excess of $11.26 million to fund clean-water plans in the state. The grant goes to the state's Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF), which provides low-interest, flexible loans to communities to help them enhance water quality and infrastructure. These funds will be used by the State of Oklahoma to provide loans and other types of financial assistance to communities ... Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/The+Washington+Post%3A+The+Blood-Stained+Indian+Child+Welfare+Act WASHINGTON, D.C. , September 2, 2015 - "It is a sordid business, this divvying us up by race." - Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Sordid, always. And sometimes lethal, as some Native American children could attest, were they not, like Declan Stewart and Laurynn Whiteshield, dead. They were victims of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which as construed and applied demonstrates how identity polit... Wed, 02 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/Grants+and+Awards/Oklahoma%2C+E.P.A.+study+rivers%2C+lakes+and+streams DALLAS - (July 29, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) and the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment (OSEE) are continuing to work on analyzing the condition of wetlands in Oklahoma, as part of a national initiative. The assessment will help build capacity to monitor and analyze wetland conditions while promoting collaboration across jurisdictional boundaries. OSEE will use a $131,575 grant from the E.P.A. to produce a wetlands status report and implement a wetlands monitorin... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/EPA%2C+Albuquerque+Work+to+Enhance+Air+Quality DALLAS - (July 23, 2015) The E.P.A. recently awarded $151,996 to the city of Albuquerque to monitor fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. These are particles found in smoke and haze that measure 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. The particles come from a variety of sources, and can have serious effects on the heart and lungs if they are inhaled. The grant will help the city conduct ambient air monitoring of PM 2.5 pollution. PM 2.5 can be directly emitted from forest fires,... Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Grant+Will+Help+Oklahoma+Monitor+and+Enhance+Air+Quality DALLAS - (July 15, 2015) The E.P.A. has awarded in excess of $646,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to monitor fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5. These are particles found in smoke and haze that measure 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. The particles come from a variety of sources, and can have serious effects on the heart and lungs if they are inhaled. The $646,582 grant will help ODEQ conduct ambient air monitoring of PM 2.5 pollution. PM 2... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Cottonwood+Creek%2C+Incorporated+to+pay+%24170%2C000+for+Clean+Water+Act+violations+at+oil+pumping+facility+in+Big+Horn+County%2C+Wyoming Company cited for oil spill at Bonanza Station and inadequate spill prevention and planning (Denver, Colo.-July 15, 2015) The E.P.A. today announced a settlement with Enid, Oklahoma-based Cottonwood Creek, Incorporated in which the company has agreed to pay a $170,000 penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act related to oil pollution at the Bonanza Station in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The arrangement resolves alleged violations of the Clean Water Ac... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Oklahoma+over+%241.2+million+to+Reduce+Water+Contamination+Risk+in+Underground+Tanks DALLAS - (June 30, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) has recently awarded the Oklahoma Corporation Conservation Commission $459,000 to respond to petroleum leaks from underground storage tanks (UST). The agency will also gain $809,000 to clean petroleum leaks. E.P.A. recently strengthened the federal underground storage tank (UST) requirements to enhance prevention and detection of petroleum delivers from USTs which are one of the leading sources of groundwater contamination. The actio... Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Inhofe+Statement+on+EPA%27s+Report+Confirming+Safety+of+Hydraulic+Fracturing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kristina Baum (Senate - EPW) - 202.224.6176 Donelle Harder (Senate - EPW) - 202.224.1282 Inhofe Statement on EPA's Report Confirming Safety of Hydraulic Fracturing WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works ... Thu, 04 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100