Greehouse Gas
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$40M Available For Great Lakes Restoration Project
EPA announced on Friday, February 25th, that the Agency is requesting applications from states, municipalities, tribes and nonprofit organizations for new projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes. President Obama has proposed a total of $300 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Fiscal Year 2011, with approximately $40 million of… Continue reading
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EPA Schedules Listening Sessions On Proposed Greenhouse Gas Rules
EPA has announced five listening sessions to gain public input and feedback into the rulemaking process for new greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel fired power plants and petroleum refineries. Each session is scheduled to last two hours and will feature a facilitated roundtable discussion among Clean Air Act stakeholders selected for their expertise… Continue reading
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New Ceres Report Highlights Water Scarcity As Financial Risk
A new report by Ceres finds that water scarcity may present a hidden financial risk for investors who buy water and electric utility bonds. The report titled The Ripple Effect: Water Risk in the Municipal Bond Market, evaluates and ranks water scarcity risks for public water and power utilities. According to the report, the most… Continue reading