Energy and Climate Change


Solar PV May be Viable with Lower Production Costs

“As PV technology improvements reduce cost faster than conventional technologies reduce cost, the world is likely to soon see an environment where PV subsidies are no longer necessary,” said report author Anthony Pavone.

Virgin Islands' Refinery to Install $700M Worth of Pollution Controls

Hovensa LLC also will pay more than $5.3 million to settle Clean Air Act violations; EPA estimates smog and asthma-causing emissions will be reduced by 8,500 tons per year.

DOT, EPA, CARB to Set Clean Car Standard by Sept. 1

The federal and state agencies will work together on fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks.

Ocean Energy Bureau Slates EIS Meetings for Oil & Gas Leasing

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement is developing a programmatic environmental impact statement for the Outer Continental Shelf and is seeking public comment.

More Cars and Light Trucks Can Use E15 Fuel, EPA Says

Agency continues review of public comments for an E15 pump label to help ensure consumers use the correct fuel.

Wisconsin parks are using electric vehicles.

Wisconsin State Parks Make the E-Vehicle Switch

A fleet of 15 electric vehicles is helping the Department of Natural Resources save money as it maintains state park facilities.

Interior Creating Offshore Energy Safety Advisory Committee

Secretary Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulation and Enforcement Director Michael Bromwich also announced the new structure of what was MMS: Two independent agencies, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

Texas State Government Skips EPA GHG Permit Hearing, But Environmentalists Don't

Testimony at a Jan. 14 public hearing in Dallas on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s dispute with Texas over greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting was almost unanimously positive, in stark contrast with the combative stance the state has taken. No representatives from the state attended the meeting.



Recycling managers should lend a hand to streamline office printing systems.

Case Study: Greening the Print Infrastructure for a Large, Regional Bank

BMI+ImageNet helped the bank adopt a reduce, reuse, and recycle attitude in its print environment.

EPA's McCarthy to Address GHG Rules for Power Plants at EUEC

Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for the agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, will be the keynote speaker on Jan. 31 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

DOE Funds Demonstration of CO2-H2S Injection in Oil Field

The Plains CO2 Reduction Partnership will have another two years of support for testing whether acid gas injection lowers emissions and enhances oil recovery at Apache's Zama Project.

National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory

EPA Brings Hydraulic Hybrid Tech to Chrysler Minivan Project

Using technology developed at EPA's Ann Arbor, Mich., lab, the partners will design a vehicle that is expected to have improved fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

PennFuture Gives GenOn Notice of Possible Suit over Air Pollution

The company's Cheswick Power Plant reportedly may resume operating without pollution controls.

Judge Remands Two Issues on Plant Washington's Permit

POWER4Georgians will need to provide more data and analysis on particulate matter and carbon monoxide emissions.

food waste recycling

Waste Management Is Adding Organics Composting near Florida Landfill

The facility will process clean demolition wood, food and yard waste from South Florida residents and businesses to create organic compost products.

Justice Files Complaint against Range Production Company for Aquifer Contamination

EPA testing confirmed in December that drinking wells in Parker County, Texas, contained methane gas and benzene.

Georgia Cypress. By Craig Tanner

Law Center Identifies Top 10 Endangered Places in the Southeast

Five areas are threatened by impacts related to energy production, from offshore drilling in Alabama to mountaintop removal coal mining in Tennessee to 'fracking' in Virginia.

NIPSCO Settles Alleged CAA Violations for More than $600M

Northern Indiana Public Service Co. will install pollution control technology on all of its coal-fired plants, pay a penalty, and fund mitigation projects in Indiana.

Luminant Support Spurs UT Carbon Storage Program

The power generation company's contribution pushes its financial commitment to $2.3 million in five years.

Blink EV Charging Station Earns the UL Mark

ECOtality's electric vehicle home charger receives safety and FCC approval.