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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 ...

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...

Massachusetts Citizens Gain Prestigious Regional E.P.A. Environmental Awards

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

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 25, 2012) - Twenty-four environmental awards will be given to Massachusetts environmental groups, individuals, businesses, nonprofit and government agencies today in Boston's Faneuil Hall as E.P.A. presented its yearly Environmental Merit Awards for 2012. The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that E.P.A. can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant i...

Connecticut Citizens and Organizations Gain Prestigious Regional E.P.A. Environmental Award

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

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 25, 2012) - 11 environmental awards will be given to Connecticut environmental groups, individuals, businesses, nonprofit and government agencies today in Boston's Faneuil Hall as E.P.A. presented its yearly Environmental Merit Awards for 2012. The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that E.P.A. can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on e...

Vermont Citizens Gain Prestigious Regional E.P.A. Environmental Awards

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

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 25, 2012) - 2 Vermont citizens, an environmental organization and government group will be recognized today in Boston's Faneuil Hall as E.P.A. presented its yearly Environmental Merit Awards for 2012. The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that E.P.A. can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on environmental quality in distinct ways. ...

"Irene" retired from list of Atlantic Basin storm names

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

Hurricane Irene is pictured over the Bahamas on August 25, 2011 at 12:15Z. High resolution (Credit: NOAA/NASA) ...

Northeast Diesel Collaborative Recognizes Massachusetts and Vermont Groups for Reducing Air ...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - April 12, 2012) - The Northeast Diesel Collaborative - a partnership between the E.P.A., state agencies, and private and nonprofit groups - today acknowledged 4 organizations for their outstanding leadership and efforts in reducing diesel emissions. The collaborative recognized several agencies and organizations from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Vermont as part of its 2nd yearly Northeast Diesel Collaborative Breathe Easy Leadership Awards Program. ...

Northeast Diesel Collaborative Recognizes Groups for Reducing Air Pollution

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(New York, N.Y.) The Northeast Diesel Collaborative - a partnership between the E.P.A., state agencies, and private and nonprofit groups - today acknowledged 4 organizations for their outstanding leadership and efforts in reducing diesel emissions. The collaborative recognized several agencies and organizations from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Vermont as part of its 2nd yearly Northeast Diesel Collaborative Breathe Easy Leadership Awards Program. The North...

U.S. EPA: San Francisco Selected to Gain Federal Assistance for Infrastructure Planning, Smart ...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Federal and private sector technical expertise will develop a citywide energy project SAN FRANCISCO - The E.P.A. (EPA) will offer technical assistance on cutting-edge development issues in 5 areas of the country, including San Francisco, California The Agency projects to replicate that assistance to other places facing similar development challenges. EPA's Smart Growth Implementation Assistance plan helps communities address development in ways that...

E.P.A. Smart Growth Assistance to advance collaborative planning in Billings

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0100

E.P.A. Smart Growth Assistance to advance collaborative planning in Billings Plan will complement ongoing City efforts to promote safe, healthy and accessible schools (Denver, Colo. - April 3, 2012) At an event at Highland Elementary School in Billings, Mont., the E.P.A. (EPA) today presented a technical assistance award to the City of Billings to develop a model for collaborative planning that aligns school planning with community revitalization, affordable ...

State of Vermont Gains E.P.A. Smart Growth Assistance

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - March 20, 2012) - E.P.A. recently announced that Vermont has been one of 5 selected recipients of the Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) plan nationwide. This plan will offer assistance to help understand new or cutting-edge development issues in 5 areas of the country, and then replicate that assistance to other places facing similar challenges. In the fall of 2011, the state of Vermont experienced major damage to roads, houses, and businesse...

9 New England Organizations Get Energy Star Awards

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - March 15, 2012) - 9 New England organizations have received 2012 awards from the Energy Star Program. Each year, E.P.A. and the D.O.E. (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Organizations are acknowledged in one of 3 major award categories: Partner of the Year, Award for Sustained Excellence, and Award for Excellence. These organizations are being acknowledged for their lon...

5-Year Review Completed at Pine Street Canal Superfund Location

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - March 13, 2012) E.P.A. has completed the 2nd five-year review of the remedial actions previously implemented at the Pine Street Canal Superfund Location located in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. Five-year reviews are mandated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (commonly known as "Superfund"). This 2nd five-year review concluded that while the remedy at Pine Street Canal is protective for most pathways of ...

E.P.A. Provides Technical Assistance to Upstate New York Co. to Promote Smart Growth Strategies

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(New York, N.Y.) The E.P.A. announced today that it will offer technical assistance to Madison County, New York, to help it implement smart growth strategies that preserve the county's rural character. This initiative, which is part of the EPA's Smart Growth Implementation Assistance program, aims to help communities address development challenges in ways that enhance the economy, the environment and public health. "Communities around the country are facing a variety of challenges ...

State of Vermont Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants and Operators Acknowledged for Excellence

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-January 23, 2012) The State of Vermont Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants and Operators were recently selected by E.P.A. for a 2011 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The E.P.A. Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance. More often than not, and particular...

Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation Employee Acknowledged for Outstanding Service in ...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston-January 23, 2012) Carole Fowler, an Environmental Technician with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, is being recognized with a "2011 Regional State Wastewater Operator Certification Provider Excellence Award" by EPA. Ms. Fowler was nominated by a number of wastewater professionals in the state of Vermont and in New England. The E.P.A. award plan acknowledges personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable operator training and professio...

$372K in E.P.A. Grants Awarded to Enhance Health in New England Communities

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - Jan. 10, 2012) - EPA's New England office is awarding 13 grants across New England under its 2011 Healthy Communities Grant Program, totaling approximately $372,000, to support community plans addressing environmental and public health issues. The plans funded through this plan will result in reduced environmental risk, protection and improvement of human health, and enhancements to the quality of life for communities across New England. The Healthy Comm...

E.P.A. Analysis Shows Increase in 2010 Toxic Chemical Delivers in Vermont

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - Jan. 5, 2012) - EPA's most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is now accessible for the reporting year of 2010. TRI reporting provides Americans with vital information about their communities by publishing information on toxic chemical disposals and delivers into the air, land and water, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in neighborhoods across the country. In Vermont, the reporting data show that overall del...

Vermont Mapping Software Achieves National E.P.A. Award

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

(Boston, Massachusetts - November 9, 2011) A computer mapping plan that lets you calculate your carbon footprint and that was developed by a company in Shelburne, Vt., was recently acknowledged in a national challenge by the E.P.A.. Hootroot, developed by Brighter Planet, was given the overall runner-up award in EPA's Apps for the Environment challenge, which encourages the development of innovative environmental applications.. The mapping plan provides directions and...

NOAA: October warmer than average in the U.S.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

October 2011 temperature "divisional rank" maps. High resolution...