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New Englanders Reminded that Skin Cancer is Most Common, and Most Preventable Cancer in U.S. ...

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - May 24, 2012) - With the traditional Memorial Day kick off to summertime activities, E.P.A. is reminding New England citizens and visitors about simple steps to take to protect their skin from too much sun exposure. This year E.P.A. has teamed up with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and National Park Service to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the ...

Pollution teams with thunderclouds to warm atmosphere

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

May 18, 2012

Skin Cancer is Most Common Cancer in US, Yet One of the Most Preventable/EPA, FDA, NPS, ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - As summer quickly approaches, the E.P.A. (EPA) has joined the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Park Service (NPS) to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer and has provided simple steps Americans can take to protect themselves. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the Friday before Memorial Day "Don't Fry Day" as a way to highlight sun safety. "Skin cancer prevention and sun safety are...

NOAA, partners kick off multi-state study of how thunderstorms affect upper atmosphere

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Over the next 45 days, researchers will use radars, balloons, aircraft and ground vehicles for the Deep Convective Clouds and Chemistry (DC3) study.

Media Advisory: Inhofe to Outline Project to Stop Obama's War on Coal at FreedomWorks Event

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 ***Media Advisory*** Inhofe to Outline Project to Stop Obama's War on Coal at FreedomWorks Event Tomorrow, May 16th, at 7PM ET, FreedomWorks will host a free, live webcast ...

E.P.A. Provides In excess of $20,000 in an Environmental Education Grant to Plant the Seeds of ...

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(DALLAS - May 9, 2012) The Up With Trees organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will gain $23,666 to enable high school aged participants to intern in a six-week Youth Citizen Forestry Program. The students will learn about planting and preserving trees, forestry and horticultural careers and sustainable forestry practices. "Teaching our youth about the importance of forestry and horticultural careers is necessary to a sustainable environment and economy," said Acting Regional Administra...

E.P.A. Awards $77,021 for Environmental Stewardship Work

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(DALLAS - May 9, 2012) The Ozark Nature Mentoring Initiative and Ozark Tracker Society received $77,021 to create environmental mentoring communities in their local areas. The plan promotes the development of training for people interested in teaching others about nature. Partnering with Jon Young and the 8SG, U.S.F.W.S., U.S. Corps of Engineers, Arkansas State Parks and the Greenway of the Cherokee Ozarks, this plan will provide nature mentoring workshops and recruit educators fro...

Obama Administration Regulatory Onslaught against American Energy Production Continues

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Obama Administration Regulatory Onslaught against American Energy Production Continues Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and...

Inhofe: Armendariz's Resignation Does Not Solve Problem of EPA's Crucifixion Philosophy

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Inhofe: Armendariz's Resignation Does Not Solve Problem of EPA's Crucifixion Philosophy Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public...

Committee Hears How Secretary Chu's Washington, D.C. ...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Washington, D.C. Directives Could Raise Electricity Rates and Override Regional Energy Successes - House Committee on Natural Resources

Inhofe: E.P.A. Apologized for Crucify Words Not Actions

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Inhofe: E.P.A. Apologized for "Crucify" Words Not Actions Link to Video: Inhofe ...

E.P.A. Awards In excess of $1 Million to College Teams for Innovative Environmental Solutions

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) awarded in excess of $1 million in grants to 15 university and college teams from across the country who participated in the Eighth Yearly National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for their innovative environmental solutions. EPA's People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) award competition was held at the expo, and featured in excess of 300 college innovators showcasing their sustainable plans designed to protect the enviro...

Inhofe Opening Statement: Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife Legislative Hearing

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Opening Statement of Senator James M. Inhofe Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife Legislative Hearing

FWS Director Commits to Give Oklahoma Flexibility in Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing Decision

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 FWS Director Commits to Give Oklahoma Flexibility in Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing Decision Also Endorses Inhofe Bipartisan Conservation Bill as "Landmark Legislation"

Inhofe Congratulates President Obama on Big Green Endorsements

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Inhofe Congratulates President Obama on Big Green Endorsements Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, congratulated P...

Oklahoma Universities Make the Grade in EPA’s Green Power Challenge

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(DALLAS - April 18, 2012) The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced 2 Oklahoma universities claimed top spots in the EPA's 6th College and University Green Power Challenge for 2011-2012. The E.P.A. ranks and acknowledges collegiate athletic conferences with the highest combined green power purchases in the nation. Purchases of green power help spur the development of the nation's green power market and reduce harmful air pollution. "By committing to alternative, renewable sources of energy,...

Bipartisan Group of Governors Challenge Most Expensive E.P.A. ...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Bipartisan Group of Governors Challenge Most Expensive E.P.A. Rule in History while Senate Democrats Protect the President Washington, D.C. - At today's Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works...

Obama Administration's War on Natural Gas Continues To Expand

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Obama Administration's War on Natural Gas Continues To Expand Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, blasted President Obama's ex...

Inhofe Applauds Gov. Fallin for Remarks on Energy

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Inhofe Applauds Gov. Fallin for Remarks on Energy Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.), praised Oklahoma Go...

Inhofe and Boxer Introduce Bipartisan North American Wetland Conservation Act Reauthorization

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Contact: Matt Dempsey Matt_Dempsey@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-9797 Katie Brown Katie_Brown@epw.senate.gov (202) 224-2160 Inhofe and Boxer Introduce Bipartisan North American Wetland Conservation Act Reauthorization Link to North American Wetland Conservation Act Washington, D.C. - Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)...