South Carolina environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/South+Carolina 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/Research/%22Dream+Team%22+chosen+to+study+basic+science+of+nuclear+waste D.O.E. chooses PNNL-led team July 18, 2016 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/PNNL+appoints+Liyuan+Liang+director+of+EMSL Oak Ridge scientist brings extensive experience addressing nation's scientific challenges June 06, 2016 Mon, 06 Jun 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+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/Research/PNNL+moves+cybersecurity+software+and+a+novel+disinfecting+system+beyond+the+lab PNNL achieves Federal Lab Consortium award for bringing government technology to the marketplace January 28, 2016 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Walterboro%2C+South+Carolina+gains+Technical+Assistance+to+Boost+Local+Foods%2C+Neighborhood+Revitalization ATLANTA - Walterboro, South Carolina has been selected as one of 27 rural community plans across the country to 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. The Colleton Museum and Farmers Market in Walterboro, South Carolina, will gain technical assistance to build p... Mon, 25 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/Air/Newberry+Co.+School+District+Awarded+%24100%2C000+in+E.P.A.+Rebates+to+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses (12/11/15/ - ATLANTA) --- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Newberry Co. School District in South Carolina is one of 85 school bus fleets in 35 states to gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. Nationally, E.P.A. announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to numero... Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Spartanburg+Five+Co.+School+District+Awarded+%2440%2C000+in+E.P.A.+Rebates+to+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses (12/11/15 - ATLANTA) --- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Spartanburg five Co. School District in South Carolina is one of 85 school bus fleets in 35 states to gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. Nationally, E.P.A. announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to... Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Williamsburg+Co.+School+District+Awarded+%2420%2C000+in+E.P.A.+Rebates+to+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses (12/11/15 - ATLANTA) --- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Williamsburg Co. School District in South Carolina is one of 85 school bus fleets in 35 states to gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. Nationally, E.P.A. announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to num... Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Laurens+55+Co.+School+District+Awarded+%24100%2C000+in+E.P.A.+Rebates+to+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses (12/11/15 - ATLANTA) --- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Laurens 55 Co. School District in South Carolina is one of 85 school bus fleets in 35 states to gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. Nationally, E.P.A. announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to numer... Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/MONDAY%3A+EPA%2C+State%2C+and+Industry+Leaders+Hold+Press+Conference+to+Discuss+Economic+Benefits+of+Recycling+for+America+Recycles+Day ATLANTA - On Monday, in celebration of the 18th yearly America Recycles Day, E.P.A. Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Mathy Stanislaus, and E.P.A. Region four Regional Administrator, Heather McTeer Toney, along with state officials, the recycling sector and manufacturers will highlight the economic benefits of recycling to supply the manufacturing sector with materials they need while creating jobs. The press conference ... Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Trash+and+Recycling/TODAY%3A+For+America+Recycles+Day%2C+E.P.A.+and+Partners+Celebrates+Economic+Benefits+of+Recycling ATLANTA - Today, in celebration of the 18th yearly America Recycles Day, E.P.A. (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Mathy Stanislaus, and E.P.A. Region four Regional Administrator Heather McTeer Toney, along with state officials and leaders from the recycling and manufacturing sectors, will highlight the economic benefits of recycling. In addition to conserving natural resources, recycling supplies the manufacturing sector with material... Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/MONDAY%3A+E.P.A.+Co-Hosts+1st+National+Food+Recovery+Summit+in+Charleston%2C+S.C. Federal, state, faith, corporate and non-profit leaders project how to meet new national goal to cut wasted food in half by 2030 Washington, D.C. - The 1st national Food Recovery Summit will take place next week in Charleston, S.C. Inspired by the national goal announced by E.P.A. and U.S.D.A. to cut wasted food in half by 2030, partners from all facets of the food industry, recycling and disposal organizations - along with federal agencies, universities, non-profits and other k... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100