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EPA Levies Hefty Fine on Calif. Company for Making Untested Health Claims

EPA has fined Monterey Park, Calif.-based Kinetic Solutions Inc. $82,400 for allegedly selling unregistered and misbranded pesticides and making unproven claims about their effectiveness.

EPA and Peace Corps Look to Collaborate on Future Projects

The two agencies will explore opportunities to collaborate on a wide range of environmental issues – including efforts to bring cleaner cookstoves to millions in the developing world – while engaging young people, expanding the conversation on environmentalism, and supporting local solutions for communities here at home and around the world.

Southwestern Forests at Increased Risk from Climate Warming and Drought

Slower-growing trees. More severe fires. More bark beetle outbreaks. A lot more dead trees. And big changes in where various tree species are dominant in southwestern U.S. forests.

EPA 2010 Enforcement to Reduce 1.4B Pounds of Pollutants

289 defendants were charged for allegedly committing environmental crimes, 198 criminals were convicted, and $41 million were assessed in fines and restitution.

U.S. Floats Proposal for Controls on Ship Emissions in Caribbean Territories

The U.S. government has proposed controls on large ships that operate in the waters off the coastlines of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the purpose of reducing air pollution.

Logan Aluminum Settles NESHAP Charges for $285K

The company also will install a baghouse for a furnace capture and collection system.

Downwind Coal Plant Pollution Affects Labor, Insurance, and Productivity Costs

Report sponsors say that the economic benefits, including health benefits, will far outweigh the costs of complying with EPA's proposed Transport Rule.

South Carolina Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Plug In Carolina and Eaton Corporation kicked off a statewide tour to commemorate its introduction, beginning at the state capitol building in Columbia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks by Gov. Mark Sanford.



In Addition to $80,000 Penalty, Printing Company Will Pay $305,000 to Help Replace Homeowners’ Polluting Wood Stoves

A printing company in Pittsfield, Mass., has agreed to pay a penalty of $80,000 and to spend $305,000 to help homeowners replace old, polluting wood stoves with new, cleaner models in order to settle claims by the US Environmental Protection Agency that it violated the federal Clean Air Act.

Vapor intrusion screening may become standard operating procedure for environmental site assessments.

Vapor Intrusion and ASTM's Revised Vapor Encroachment Standard

The experts answer why the topic is so hot now and the best way you can protect your clients and yourself from liability.

Senate and House Work on Reauthorizing DERA

Passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act is being supported by more than 500 environmental, health, industry and government organizations, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

China Will Meet Energy Cutback Goals

China says it will achieve its goal of a 20 percent reduction of energy intensity and a 10 percent cut in major pollutant emission against 2005 levels by the end of this year, according to official figures.

EPA: How to Burn Wood Safely and Efficiently

Wood may be cheaper but unless you have an upgraded heater, you may be adding more particle pollution into the air.

PA Governor Announces $7.9M in Grants to Promote Biofuels and Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Pennsylvania’s Gov. Edward G. Rendell said his state is aiming to cut its oil consumption by more than a half-million gallons as it invests in 21 alternative fuel projects that will create 221 jobs and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 14.5 million pounds.

EPA Identifies 16 Areas Violating Lead Standards

The affected states include Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.

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Volkswagen, Great Dragon Tout Zero Emission Vehicles

Eco Expo Asia featured green transportation at its fifth annual conference and exhibition in Hong Kong.

Gevo's Isobutanol Secures EPA Registration for Use as Fuel Additive

Company says its blendstock has a lower Reid Vapor Pressure and will help urban areas comply with state-level ozone attainment plans.

Deepwater Horizon Burns Emitted Low Levels of Dioxin, EPA Reports

The government's peer-reviewed reports say the levels of dioxins created during controlled burns were below levels of concern.