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EPA, San Diego County Air District monitoring PM2.5 at San Ysidro border crossing
2015-02-06 12:55:29| Green Car Congress
EPA says pipeline could spur emissions
2015-02-04 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: An Environmental Protection Agency review of the Keystone XL pipeline emphasized that the recent drop in global oil prices might mean that construction of the pipeline could spur increased development of the Canadian oil sands and thus increase planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. That review might influence President Obamas long-delayed verdict on the 1,179-mile pipeline, which could bring about 800,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to the Gulf Coast. Mr. Obama has said that an important...
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US EPA criticises State Departments evaluation of Keystone XL oil pipeline
2015-02-04 01:00:00| Hydrocarbons Technology
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), criticising the State Departments evaluation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, said that the project still presents a risk of spills and adverse impacts remain.
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EPA seeks input on emission standards.
2015-02-03 14:30:43| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
EPA is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives for a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel. This panel will focus on development of a rule that proposes to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, including methane and VOCs under its New Source Performance Standards for the oil and natural gas industry. Agency intends to add equipment and processes to those sources currently covered by standards issued in 2012.
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EPA announces voluntary cancellation of certain methomyl uses.
2015-02-03 14:30:43| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
EPA and manufacturers of the insecticide methomyl have agreed to cancel some uses and limit use on certain crops to reduce risks to drinking water. From 1995 to 2013, exposure from food to carbamates, which includes methomyl, has fallen by approximately 70%. Today’s action is a continuation of EPA’s efforts to reduce carbamate use, thereby protecting people’s health, especially the health of children who may be more sensitive to pesticides.
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