Wisconsin environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Wisconsin 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/Unlocking+the+secrets+of+Ebola Scientists identify biomarkers that indicate likelihood of survival in infected patients News Release November 16, 2017 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/News+Brief%3A+PNNL+researcher+elected+fellow+of+AIChE March 29, 2017 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/PNNL+researchers+selected+as+AAAS+fellows Fellows are selected for achievements that advance science and its applications December 12, 2016 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%241+Million+in+Pollution+Prevention+Backing+for+Great+Lakes+States CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - The E.P.A. is announcing approximately $1 million in backing to support pollution prevention work in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This competitive grant plan is for plans that reduce the environmental impact of local and regional businesses through hazardous-materials reduction, energy and water conservation, and other techniques. States and "instruments of a state," such as a state colleges and universities, are eligible to gain t... Fri, 18 Mar 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/Water/E.P.A.+Marks+Major+Progress+in+Saint+Louis+River No. 15-OPA169 DULUTH (Nov. 20, 2015) -E.P.A. Regional Administrator Susan Hedman today announced the completion of a major habitat restoration plan and additional backing for another habitat plan in the Saint Louis River Area of Concern on Lake Superior. Hedman was joined by U.S. Representative Rick Nolan and Mayor Don Ness for a tour of the completed plan in Chambers Grove Park in Duluth. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funded restoration work in the park and will cont... Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+the+U.S.+Postal+Service+Headquarters+Facilities+in+Orlando%2C+Florida+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters Facilities, Orlando, Fla. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provide... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Rooms+to+Go+in+Suwanee%2C+Georgia+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of Rooms to Go in Suwanee, Ga. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and support to h... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+the+City+of+Fort+Lauderdale%2C+Florida+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. along with the other 28 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and suppor... Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Governments%2C+Organizations+and+Businesses+for+Outstanding+Waste+Reduction+Efforts WASHINGTON --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) acknowledges the waste reduction accomplishments of 29 participants in and endorsers of EPA's Waste Wise plan and EPA's Food Recovery Challenge. These collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the United States, leading to economic and environmental improvements. E.P.A. provides tools, resources and support to help participants establish baselines, set obje... Fri, 13 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 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/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+New+Great+Lakes+Restoration+Backing+for+Plans+in+the+Clinton+River+Area+of+Concern No. 15-OPA166 HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MICH. (Nov. 9, 2015) -- The E.P.A. today announced the award of new backing for major Great Lakes Restoration Initiative plans in the Clinton River Area of Concern totaling nearly $20 million. Senior Advisor to the E.P.A. Administrator Cameron Davis was joined by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, U.S. Representative Sander Levin, U.S. Representative Candice Miller, Clinton River Public Advisory Council Chair Lynne Seymour and representatives of the ... Mon, 09 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 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Georgia-based+UPS+Small+Package+Gains+E.P.A.+SmartWay+Honor+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - E.P.A. is honoring UPS Small Package along with 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 ... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Florida-based+DHL+Express+U.S.A.+Gains+E.P.A.+SmartWay+Honor+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - E.P.A. is honoring DHL Express U.S.A. along with 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 contri... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+SmartWay+Recognizes+Old+Dominion+Freight+Line+in+Thomasville%2C+N.C.%2C+for+Superior+Supply+Chain+Efficiency ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. acknowledged Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc in Thomasville, N.C., with a SmartWay® Excellence Award. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energy. Today's awardees are industry leaders that are demonstrating how businesses can save on fuel costs, shrink their carbon footprints and contribute to healthier air. Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized for superior environmenta... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Suggests+New+Rules+to+Reduce+Potent+Greenhouse+Gas+Emissions%2FThe+agency+also+acknowledges+twelve+supermarkets+for+using+more+climate+friendly+refrigerants WASHINGTON - Today, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy joined private and public sector leaders for a 2nd yearly White House roundtable discussion about the progress made and new steps taken to curb emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning. Administrator McCarthy announced several new actions the agency will take to help support a smooth transition to climate-friendly alternatives to HFCs. "EPA is working clos... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+%2410+Million+Great+Lakes+Restoration+Initiative+Grant+for+Great+Lakes+Coastal+Wetland+Monitoring+Program%3B+SUNY+Brockport+Among+the+Plan+Partners (New York, N.Y.) The E.P.A. today announced it has awarded a $10 million five-year grant to Central Michigan University to continue implementation of EPA's Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program. Central Michigan University's plan team includes SUNY College at Brockport and other institutions and agencies. The plan team will work on coastal wetlands monitoring around the Great Lakes basin. Central Michigan University had previously been awarded Great Lakes Restoration Initiative ... Thu, 01 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100