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Tag Archives: environment
Examining Ocean Acidification on World Oceans Day
Increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and oceans are resulting in chemical changes known as “ocean acidification.” These changes may pose risks for some marine species and ecosystems, as well as for the coastal communities that rely on them … Continue reading
Forest Health
When Earth Day started in 1970, our nation’s forests needed help. That’s still the case today. For today’s Earth Day, the WatchBlog looks at federal efforts to restore large swaths of the nation’s forests.
Beyond Deepwater Horizon (podcast)
When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico 2010, it resulted in 11 deaths, serious injuries, and the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history. It also raised serious concerns about the how the federal government … Continue reading
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March 18, 2016
Tagged Deepwater, drilling, environment, Frank Rusco, Gulf of Mexico, NRE, oil spill, the gulf
Safe and Clean Water
Safe, clean water is essential for human and environmental health. However, our supply of clean water is at risk from pollution and droughts, like the current one in California. And, even when clean water is available at the source, aging … Continue reading
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April 22, 2015
Tagged Alfredo Gomez, Anne-Marie Fennell, clean water, Clean Water Act, drinking water, drought, Earth Day, environment, epa, infrastructure, natural resources, nonpoint sources, NRE, point sources, pollutants, pollution, safe water, state water manager, waste water, water infrastructure, water pollution, water shortage
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Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Arctic Get Federal Attention
A warming climate is changing the Arctic’s environment. The decline in summer sea ice, which reached its lowest point on record in 2012, has made some Arctic waters navigable for longer periods of time.
Looking at Green Cities and Green Buildings for Earth Day
Today is the 34th annual Earth Day, and this year’s theme is “Green Cities.” To mark the occasion, let’s look at some of our work examining the federal government’s role in encouraging green building. Green building practices can create more … Continue reading
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April 22, 2014
Tagged Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, DOE, duplication, Earth Day, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, environment, epa, green building, HHS, HUD, interagency, NIST, nonfederal, NRE, Small Business Administration, usda, USDOT
