Latest US Environmental Protection Agency Stories

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is increasing nationwide monitoring of radiation as very low levels of radiation in milk were reported from leaks at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which was damaged by the huge tsunami and 9.0 quake on March 11.On Wednesday, the EPA released a statement that is would increase monitoring of radiation in milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other outlets. Tracking radiation in those potential exposure routes by the EPA is already an...

EnergyCAP, Inc. has won a 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award. The national award by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy is given annually to leaders in energy efficiency. State College, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 24, 2011 EnergyCAP, Inc. has won a 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award. The national award by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy is given annually to leaders in energy efficiency. "EnergyCAP, Inc....

WALTHAM, Mass., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American DG Energy Inc. (NYSE Amex: ADGE), a leading OnSite Utility, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and athletic facilities, was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership for the carbon emissions reductions of the Company's CHP systems. American DG Energy, a member of the CHP...

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comprehensive commercial real estate services firm Akridge announced today that the company has been honored with national awards from real estate benchmarking firm CEL & Associates, Inc. (CEL) and from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for two key 2010 achievements in property management. CEL honored Akridge for performance in customer service with its national "A List - Best in the Industry" Award, while EPA named the company an...

BRANDON, Fla., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's first full-spectrum 100% neem oil approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency and available on retail shelves will be distributed in Florida by Brandon-based Neem Tree Farms. "This is a major step forward for organic growers as well as people who are concerned about minimizing their impact on the environment," said Vicki Parsons, CEO of Neem Tree Farms. "Before NimBioSys(TM) Neem Oil Biological Insecticide, you could buy...

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "it's too bad the national press has failed to cover the US toxic Chinese drywall disaster, and/or President Obama's failure to respond in person to this major US disaster. It's been almost two years, and President Obama has yet to address the toxic Chinese drywall disaster one time in public? But he has time to do Comedy Central?" The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center estimates in the US Southeast alone there are well over 200,000 new or...

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Do you live in a home built before 1978? If so, important legislation was implemented this past April by the US Environmental Protection Agency that impacts you when renovating your home. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule was passed in an effort to help prevent lead poisoning in children and at-risk adults. This new law requires renovators and remodelers working in homes or child-occupied facilities (schools, daycares, etc.) built...

A US agency Wednesday pulled the cap off the amount of ethanol gas companies were allowed to blend into their gasoline for vehicles for the first time in more than 30 years, as it pushes toward energy independence. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in response to a request from the ethanol industry, said it would allow vehicle fuel to be mixed with up to 15 percent ethanol, up from the previous 10 percent, which was known as the E10 standard. The new E15 standard will apply to...

The fine particles of pollution that hang in the air can increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study conducted by a team from Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center and The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research.Robert A. Silverman, MD, and his colleagues have been interested in the effects of ambient fine particulate matter on a number of medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease and asthma. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) keeps tabs on...

NEEDHAM, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E) has been selected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake a comprehensive analysis of methods for control and management of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in buildings. "PCB-containing building materials represent a real and significant liability for building owners, real estate developers, municipalities, REITS, financing institutions, and contractors. Effective control...