Global Climate Change


Study Suggests Higher Runoff, Better Models Needed

Climate change models don't consider how carbon dioxide, ozone, and nitrogen may affect water cycle.

Study Suggests Higher Runoff, Better Models Needed

Climate change models don't consider how carbon dioxide, ozone, and nitrogen may affect water cycle.

NEMA Says Smart Grid Grants Reflect Its Initiatives

The Department of Energy is offering a total of $3.3 billion in grants, and NEMA is offering its members a list of Smart Grid dockets and other information related to the grants.

EPA Proposes Updating Nitrogen Dioxide Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to establish a one-hour nitrogen dioxide standard between 80 and 100 parts per billion.

CleanTech Expo Unveils Technologies on TV

From carbon sequestration to removal of hormones and nanoscale impurities from water, the Clean Tech Expo will showcase new technologies on July 16.

EPA Grants Help Estuaries Deal with Climate Change

About $430,000 and technical assistance will be provided to eight National Estuary Programs.

Mid-Atlantic Governors to Collaborate on Ocean Uses

The council will advocate for and leverage state influence on the management of offshore ocean areas.

SWANA: Monthly Reporting, Phase-in Needed for Proposed GHG Rule

The Solid Waste Association of North America submitted comments to EPA on mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases.



Sept. 4 New Deadline for Proposed Cement Rule Comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extended the deadline to comment on a proposal to slash mercury emissions from Portland cement kilns.

Farmers' Group Outlines Cap and Trade Bill Priorities

American Farmland Trust spells out its priorities with lawmakers.

Study: Risk for S&P 500 Varies in Cap and Trade

Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute and Trucost say the earnings of most companies would be relatively unaffected.

Ocean Health Among Top Concerns of Experts

Experts gather to determine how to empower the public to act to protect ocean health.

Washington Governor Orders Climate Change Action

State agencies must develop emission reduction strategies and benchmarks to ensure 2020 targets are met.

Economists Band to Fight Climate Change Skeptics

The latest report clarifies the potential regional impacts of policies that impose a price on energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.

Kyocera Modules Power Morristown, N.J. Plant

Morristown Wastewater Treatment Facility installs a solar power system to lower costs and bring in revenue from renewable energy certificates.

Metropolitan's Skinner Water Plant Flips on Solar

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ties into solar power for its Robert A. Skinner Water Treatment Plant in Temecula Valley.

Climate Lobbying Grows as Bill Makes Progress

The Center for Public Integrity says nearly 140 businesses and interest groups have joined in lobbying on climate change.