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EPA chief: Public tired of debating climate change

2014-10-24 17:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Hill: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy said Friday that the public does not want more "debate or discussion" about climate change, but government action. "First, people overwhelmingly consider climate change to be a problemand they want action, not more debate or discussion," McCarthy said in a speech at Georgetown University. "Second, whats even more impressive, is that we see overwhelming support specifically for EPA action to curb carbon pollution from power plants,"...

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EPA, Public, Private Groups Agree to Landfill, Recycling Improvements In Puerto Rico

2014-10-14 22:17:00| Waste Age

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the owner/operator of a landfill in Moca, Puerto Rico, have agreed to steps to improve the landfill operationally and environmentally, and to expand the municipal recycling program. read more

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EPA Seeks Feedback from the Public on Proposed Label Options for Safer Products

2014-09-08 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

EPA is redesigning its Design for the Environment Safer Product label to better convey to consumers that products bearing the label meet program's rigorous standard to be safer for people and the environment. All ingredients in products that earn the logo have undergone a thorough evaluation to ensure they meet high standards for safety and performance. When people use these products, they are protecting their families and the environment by making safer chemical choices. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations

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EPA head affirms climate change public health threat

2014-09-06 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Rhode Island Public Radio: Climate change is one of the countrys most serious public health threats, said Gina McCarthy, the head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She spoke to a large crowd of local energy and environmental leaders at an annual conference today hosted by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. McCarthy shared one example of a direct public health threat. What you have to realize is that one in 10 kids in the United States of America has asthma, she said. Why am I mentioning asthma related to climate change?...

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EPA Proposes Updates To Reduce Methane, Other Harmful Pollution From New Landfills/Agency Also Seeks Public Input On Potential Updates To Guidelines For Existing Landfills

2014-07-07 10:57:21| pollutiononline Home Page

As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan – Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to its air standards for new municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills

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