Tennessee environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Tennessee Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:25 +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+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/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/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+4+Tennessee-based+Companies+as+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year (03/29/2016 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring Nissan North America, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, E3 Innovate, LLC, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. These Tennessee-based honorees are among 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states to gain the honor. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beaz... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency (03/29/2016 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) is honoring Kenton Co. School District in Ft. Wright, Kentucky for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. The school system is one of 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states to gain the honor. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beazer Homes, The Home Depot and Verizon. "This year's Partner of the Yea... Tue, 29 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+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.+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/Nominations+are+Open+for+E.P.A.+Region+Four+Rain+Catcher+Award-Deadline+is+March+18%2C+2016 ATLANTA - For the 3rd year in a row, the E.P.A. (EPA) is accepting nominations for the Rain Catcher Awards for excellence in implementation of stormwater green infrastructure plans during the past year. Award categories are accessible for Municipal, Commercial, Tribal, and Neighborhood/Community levels. Nominations are due to the agency by March 18, 2016. The awardees will be recognized at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on May 17, 2016. For award criteria and nomin... Wed, 03 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Suggests+to+Redesignate+Crittenden+County%2C+Ark.%2C+as+Attaining+the+Ozone+Standard DALLAS - (Jan. 28, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) is proposing to approve the state of Arkansas' request to designate Crittenden County, Ark., as attaining the federal 2008 ozone standard. Crittenden Co. lies within the tri-state greater Memphis area, and had been included in the area's designation of nonattainment for the standard. The Memphis area as a whole has also been redesignated as attaining the standard. "Arkansas has shown that Crittenden County's air quality has improv... Thu, 28 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/Grants+and+Awards/Obama+Administration+Partnering+with+27+Communities+to+Include+Jackson%2C+Tennessee+to+Boost+Local+Foods%2C+Neighborhood+Revitalization (01/25/2016 - ATLANTA)-Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare 27 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative helping people create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant neighborhoods through local food enterprise. Under Local Foods, Local Places, a team of experts will help community members set goals and project plans like farmers markets, local food cooperatives, community gardens... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+to+Present+Details+of+Cleanup+of+Clinch+River+Corporation+Location (01/12/16 - ATLANTA) - On Thursday, January 14, 2016, the E.P.A. (EPA) will conduct a public meeting and location tour to present the details of the Evaluation and Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report for a non-time critical cleanup of the Clinch River Corporation Superfund Location (Site) in Harriman, TN. Who: Scott Miller, U.S. E.P.A. Erin Sutton, Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation Joe George, Tennessee Department of Health Dan Brown, Counci... Tue, 12 Jan 2016 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+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 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+and+the+City+of+Memphis+and+Shelby+Co.+Partner+to+Address+Lead+in+Homes (11/08/2015 - ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) is partnering with the City of Memphis and Shelby Co. government to unveil a pilot plan to address the renovation, repair, and painting of homes painted with lead-based paint. "EPA Region four is proud to partner with the State of Tennessee, the local health department and the local communities to launch this pilot in the City of Memphis and Shelby County," said Beverly Banister, Director Air, Pesticide, Toxics Management Division, ... Sun, 08 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+SmartWay+Recognizes+Freight+Carriers+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency WASHINGTON - E.P.A. is honoring 40 truck carriers and, for the 1st time ever, a barge carrier, as industry leaders in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency with its yearly SmartWay® Excellence Awards today. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees demonstrate how businesses in their industries can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and contribute to healthier ai... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100