Utah environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Utah 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/GovernmentCommittees/Wall+Street+Journal%3A+The+Right+Move+on+Monuments WASHINGTON, D.C. , December 5, 2017 - ... Tue, 05 Dec 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Fuel+from+sewage+is+the+future+%26%23226%3B%26%23128%3B%26%23147%3B+and+it%27s+closer+than+you+think Technology converts human waste into bio-based fuel November 02, 2016 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/A+cooperative+way+to+make+ammonia Determining how bacterial nitrogenase works could someday lead to better industrial production of fertilizer October 04, 2016 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/U.S.+E.P.A.+Delivers+Monitoring+Project+to+Evaluate+Conditions+in+the+Animas+and+San+Juan+Rivers WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. today released its final monitoring project for the Animas and San Juan rivers following the Aug. 5, 2015, Gold King Mine incident. The agency also posted on its Gold King Mine website the results of surface water and sediment sampling collected as part of its yearlong effort to gather a robust set of scientific data to evaluate ongoing river conditions. The conceptual monitoring project is designed to gather a robust set of scientific data to consist... Thu, 24 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%24330%2C000+for+UNLV+to+Research+Microbes+in+Water+Reuse+Systems SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. awarded $329,650 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to research human and ecological health impacts associated with water reuse and conservation practices. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to 5 institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research. "Competing water needs, combined with impacts from prolonged droughts and a changing climate, has increased demands on the finite drinking water resources in the West," said To... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/U.S.+E.P.A.+Declares+%24749%2C000+for+UC+Riverside+to+Research+Reclaimed+Water SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. awarded $749,631 to the University of California, Riverside to study the human and ecological health impacts of water reuse and conservation practices. University researchers will use the funds to measure levels of contaminants in vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to 5 institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research. "Competing water needs, combined with impacts from prolonge... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%243.3+Million+in+Backing+for+Water+Reuse+and+Conservation+Research%2FResearch+will+measure+health+and+ecological+impacts+of+water+conservation+practices WASHINGTON--Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced backing to 5 institutions to research human and ecological health impacts associated with water reuse and conservation practices. "Increasing demand for water resources is putting pressure on the finite supply of drinking water in some areas of the United States," said Thomas A. Burke, E.P.A. Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of Research and Development. "The research announced today will help us ... Tue, 22 Mar 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.+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/Compliance%2FEnforcement/EPA%2C+DOJ%2C+State+of+Utah+reach+arrangement+with+Salt+Lake+Co.+to+reduce+polluted+runoff+and+protect+water+quality Co. agrees to enhance Stormwater Plan (Denver, Colo. - February 2, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the State of Utah have reached an arrangement with Salt Lake Co. to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations associated with the county's stormwater management program. This agreement, lodged today as a consent decree in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, requires the Co. to take specific measures to reduce illegal stormwater ... Tue, 02 Feb 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/U.S.+Settles+with+Gasoline+Refiner+to+Reduce+Emissions+at+Utah+Facility WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced a settlement with HollyFrontier Corporation subsidiaries (HollyFrontier Refining & Marketing LLC, Frontier El Dorado Refining, LLC, Holly Refining & Marketing Company-Woods Cross, LLC, and Navajo Refining Company, LLC) that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations regarding fuel quality emissions requirements and testing requirements at 3 HollyFrontier facilities. Under a consent decree lodged toda... Thu, 19 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Pacific+Northwest+National+Lab+scientists+win+5+R%26D+100+awards Lab garners most R&D awards since 2010 November 16, 2015 Mon, 16 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