PALMETTO BAY, Fla., Sept. 23, 2014—The Everglades Foundation announced a global initiative offering a $10 million prize to anyone who can solve one of the world’s most daunting environmental problems. A donor has committed the $10 million prize for The…
Green Light Given to London’s ‘Super Sewer’ with Aims to Clean Up London’s River
Thames Water has today been given the go-ahead to start building London's 'super sewer' which will tackle the sewage pollution in to the tidal River Thames.…
The Threats to Our Drinking Water
Those of us who live in the United States are fortunate; generally we don’t have to give a lot of thought to the safety of our tap water. This makes…
Beijing Considers ‘Wind Tunnels’ Design for the City to Combat Smog
Beijing’s urban planning authorities are for the first time seriously considering creating “wind pathways” in the capital in the future to combat severe air pollution. The concept entails designing sections of the city in a way that allows wind to flow…
Tacoma’s Dogged Data Collection Combats Stormwater Pollution
While 40 years ago industrial pipes contributed 85 percent of water pollution, now 85 percent comes from storm water and the runoff from farmers’ fields. These flows end in bodies of water like the Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound. As localities all over the…
Supreme Court Place Storm Water Pollution Problem in County Hands
Urban runoff is the leading cause of water pollution in Southern California. Water from winter storms and sprinkler runoff picks up a stew of contaminants as it washes over streets, yards and industrial sites into storm drains. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday…
EPA Awards $860,000 to Communities to Reduce Water Pollution, Build Resilience to Climate Change
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced $860,000 to help 14 communities expand their use of green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and boost resilience to the impacts of climate change. The funding supports President Obama’s…
EPA Sets Cleaner Fuel and Car Standards, Slashing Air Pollution and Providing Health Benefits to Thousands
Based on extensive input from the public and a broad range of stakeholders, including public health groups, auto manufacturers, refiners, and states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized emission standards for cars and gasoline that…
