Virginia environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Virginia 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/Predicting+the+future+of+lightweight+vehicle+composites PNNL leads team to accelerate development of affordable carbon fiber composites News Brief November 28, 2017 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Leung+to+serve+on+National+Academies%27+Board+on+Atmospheric+Sciences+and+Climate PNNL researcher tapped for expertise News Brief October 25, 2017 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Inflatable+plug+for+subway+tunnels+demonstrated Technology designed to protect against flooding News Brief June 15, 2017 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Ovarian+cancer+study+provides+painstaking+look+at+inner+workings+of+tumors Study focuses on proteins, the key molecular players in cancer biology June 29, 2016 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/EPA%2C+DEQ+and+City+of+Flint+Recommend+Flushing+Water+to+Speed+Recovery+of+System Flint residents encouraged to run water in homes and businesses Release Date: 04/16/2016 Contact Information: Flint Public Information Office, FlintPIO@epa.gov, 312-802-3646 FLINT, Michigan - The E.P.A., in coordination with the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Flint, is recommending Flint residents run the water in their homes and businesses to aid in the recovery of the Flint ... Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Adds+Sites+to+National+Priorities+List+to+Reduce+Risk+to+Public+Health+and+Environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) is adding 5 and proposing to add 8 hazardous waste sites to the Superfund program's National Priorities List (NPL). These are sites with known or threatened hazardous waste delivers that could pose risks to public health and the environment. "Cleaning up hazardous waste sites is vitally important to the health of America's communities," said Mathy Stanislaus, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management. "Our go... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Suggests+Clarksburg%2C+W.Va.+Hazardous+Waste+Location+to+Superfund%26%238217%3Bs+National+Priorities+List PHILADELPHIA (April 6, 2016) - Today the E.P.A. announced that 5 hazardous waste sites are being added to the National Priorities List (NPL). The Agency also has suggested that 8 other hazardous waste sites be added to the NPL. One of the sites now being suggested is North 25th Street Glass and Zinc in Clarksburg, W.Va. Contamination from past industrial practices at this Harrison Co. location could pose public health and environmental risks. The National Prioriti... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Charlotte+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Charlotte ranking 21st. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Charlotte achieved significant reduction... Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Washington%2C+DC+Tops+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year. For the 2nd year in a row, Washington, D.C. held its lead with 686 certified buildings. Los Angeles came in 2nd with 527 buildings followed by 3rd place San Francisco with 355 buildings. Atlanta and New York City round out the top five, each with in excess of 300 Energy Star... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Atlanta+Ranks+Fourth+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Atlanta ranking fourth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Atlanta achieved significant reductions in their en... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Miami+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Miami ranking eighteenth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Miami achieved significant reductions in their en... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Grant+to+Virginia+Tech+for+Water+Sampling+in+Flint FLINT, MICH. -- E.P.A. today announced an $80,000 grant to Virginia Tech University which will fund sampling to measure lead levels in Flint's drinking water. Beginning this week, Virginia Tech researchers will work with residents to collect water samples from the 271 Flint residences that were 1st sampled in August 2015. Virginia Tech's sampling and analysis will help quantify reductions in lead levels in Flint's drinking water that have occurred since the city switched back to De... Tue, 01 Mar 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.+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+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/E.P.A.+Assisting+City+of+Lawrence+with+Financial+Planning+for+Water+Infrastructure (Boston, Mass.) - The U. S. E.P.A. will help the City of Lawrence with of financial and technical guidance about making future investments in its drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA's new Water Community Assistance for Resiliency and Excellence (WaterCARE) plan will assist in developing robust and resilient finance strategies for water infrastructure that meets long-term needs. The City of Lawrence was one of 10 communities nationally to be selected as a Wat... Thu, 28 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/Buchanan+County%2C+VA%2C+To+Gain+E.P.A.+Planning+Assistance+For+Water+Infrastructure PHILADELPHIA (January 26, 2016) - The E.P.A. today announced that Buchanan County, Virginia, and 9 other local governments around the nation will gain a total of $500,000 in financial and technical guidance to invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA's new Water Community Assistance for Resiliency and Excellence (WaterCARE) plan will assist the communities in developing strategies for water infrastructure that meet long-term needs. The communities selected... Tue, 26 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