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Republicans boycott vote on US EPA chief
2013-05-10 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Politico: President Barack Obamas nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency is in jeopardy after Republicans formed a united front Thursday to deny her a vote in committee. Democrats erupted in frustration at the GOP obstructionism and vowed to find a way to push Gina McCarthys nomination through the Environment and Public Works Committee, despite the last-minute Republican boycott of the vote. But even then, McCarthy could still face a filibuster on the Senate floor and wont have the...
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EPA to award up to $9M for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
2013-05-10 13:30:24| Green Car Congress
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EPA on the Hot Seat for Release of Sensitive Ag Data
2013-05-09 16:41:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: National Pork Producers Council Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) multiple disclosures to anti-agriculture activist organizations of thousands of records including the personal information of agriculture producers: read more
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Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
2013-05-09 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
U.S. EPA announced availability of up to $9 million in grants through National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (DERA) for Fiscal Year 2013 for new projects to reduce emissions from existing fleet of diesel engines. States, tribes, local governments, and non-profits are eligible. Projects can reduce air pollution from school buses, transit buses, heavy-duty trucks, marine engines, locomotives, and other diesel engines. Closing date for receipt of proposals is June 25, 2013. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:
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Coal mines methane curbs fall victim to US EPA budget cuts
2013-05-08 15:37:49| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: Methane emissions from coal mines escaped being curbed by the Environmental Protection Agency, which said mandatory U.S. budget cuts didnt leave it with the resources to determine if the pollution is a significant risk. The EPA rejected a petition from environmental groups, which three years ago asked the agency to limit the greenhouse gases released from the mines. The agency must prioritize its regulatory actions. This is especially the case in light of limited resources and ongoing budget...
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