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Climate Change has Implications for National Security (07/01/2008)
The National Intelligence Council (NIC) has completed a new classified assessment that explores how climate change could threaten U.S. security in the next 20 years by causing political instability, mass movements of refugees, terrorism, or conflicts over water and other resources in specific countries.

KS: EPA to Spotlight Green Technologies at Grand Opening of Zarco Earth Friendly Fuels Station in Lawrence, Kan. (07/01/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/27/08.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will highlight green technologies at next week's grand opening of the Zarco 66 Earth Friendly Fuels Station in Lawrence, Kan. Besides offering a variety of ethanol and biodiesel fuels, the station at 2005 W. 9th Street (corner of 9th and Iowa streets) is being designed and built with a number of environmentally-friendly aspects, including: Energy-efficient lighting and signage; A green roof garden and rain garden to reduce urban heat-island effects and stormwater runoff, while filtering pollutants and greenhouse gases from the air; Video screens carrying environmental education information; Waste reduction and recycling; and Energy production through solar technology.

IA: In Iowa, Life's Possessions Become Debris Piles on the Curb (06/24/2008)
Source: New York Times, 6/23/08.The flooding that has inundated much of the Midwest is not over, and residents are finding little to salvage.

MO: Flood Cleanup Tip: Household Chemicals (06/20/2008)
Source: MO DNR, 6/19/08.Recent flooding has left behind numerous types of debris, including common household chemicals. Though these items may seem harmless, extreme caution should be used when cleaning up damaged containers and chemicals.

MO: Flood Cleanup Tip: Tanks, Drums And Barrels (06/20/2008)
Source: MO DNR, 6/19/08.Recent flooding may have scattered sealed tanks, drums and barrels onto neighboring properties. These items should only be handled by trained professionals, as they may contain dangerous materials.

IA: EPA Presents $200,000 to Carter Lake, Iowa, and $400,000 to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in Brownfields Funding (06/18/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/17/08.EPA Regional Administrator John Askew will present a $200,000 check to Carter Lake, Iowa, and a $400,000 check to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to assess hazardous substances and petroleum under the Brownfields Program. Carter Lake and Council Bluffs were among the 26 applicants in Region 7 selected to apply for brownfields funding in 2008.

KS, IA: EPA Recognizes Two Ethanol Facilities in Iowa and Kansas that Demonstrate Exceptional Energy Savings (06/18/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/17/08.EPA has recognized POET Biorefining in Ashton, Iowa, and East Kansas Agri-Energy, LLC in Garnett, Kan., for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ENERGY STAR awards were given to these facilities at the 24th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Nashville, Tenn.

Region 7 Providing Hazardous Material Expertise for Iowa Floods (06/17/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/16/08.EPA Region 7 has been tasked by FEMA to provide expertise in potential hazardous materials/oil/chemical incidents related to the Iowa floods beginning Saturday, June 14.

MO: EPA Recognizes Centralia, Mo., School for Alternative Pest Management Practices (06/12/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 6/10/08.EPA has recognized the Centralia R-IV School District in Centralia, Mo., for its successful efforts in integrated pest management practices.

Back to Nature and Ready for Guests in the Great Plains (06/10/2008)
Source: New York Times, 6/8/08.With the help of conservationists, big landowners and others, wildlife is making a comeback in the Great Plains and attracting eco-tourists.

NE: Nebraska Governor Elevates Energy Office into the Cabinet; Nebraska Public Power Begins Wind Assessment (06/05/2008)
Source: EERE State Activities News, 5/28/08.In late May, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman underscored the importance of energy in his administration by elevating the Nebraska Energy Office into a cabinet-level position, and the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) began a wind assessment program.

NE: Nebraska Professionals Trained to Weatherize Mobile Homes (06/05/2008)
Source: EERE State Activities News, 5/28/08.Fifty-five energy auditors, weatherization crew workers, and private contractors recently attended workshops in York, Nebraska, to learn how to seal and insulate mobile homes. The workshops were sponsored by the Nebraska Energy Office through its Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program.

NASA Satellites Illuminate Pollution's Influence (06/04/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection, 5/30/08.Using data from instruments in a constellation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration satellites, scientists have discovered that they can see deep inside clouds. The satellites are taking first-of-a-kind measurements, shedding new light on the link between clouds, pollution, and rainfall.

Mercury: An Educator's Toolkit now available (05/28/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA Region 7, 5/27/08.Developed by U.S. EPA Region 7, this toolkit contains links to videos, background informational documents for educators, information on taking action, and information and activities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Videos are Windows Media files. Documents are PDF.

In the Region: Missouri Cheapest, Kansas Most Expensive for Gas (05/21/2008)
Want to see how gas in your area stacks up against prices at the pump nationwide? Check out this handy gas temperature map. Within Region 7, it looks like overall prices in Missouri beat out those in Nebraska and Iowa and Kansans are paying the most.

NPPR Seeks New Members for the Board of Directors (05/21/2008)
The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable is currently accepting nominations for representatives from Region 4 and 7 as well as two at-large positions for the Board of Directors. The regional representatives must be from state or local government in the respective region. The at-large positions are open to all members of NPPR in good standing. Directors elected will serve from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2011. To learn more information about the positions and how to apply contact Jeff Burke at jeff@p2.org.

Research Validates Low-external-input Cropping (05/20/2008)
Source: ATTRA Weekly Harvest Newsletter.Results from an ongoing research project by Iowa State University, funded by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, show that Low-external-input (LEI) cropping systems can be productive and profitable. The research project compares two LEI cropping systems with a conventional corn-soybean system. Researchers found that a four-year rotation managed with low levels of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides can match or exceed yield, weed suppression and profitability of a conventionally managed two-year rotation. These results appeared in the May-June 2008 issue of Agronomy Journal. "The results suggest that large reductions in agrichemical use can be compatible with high crop yields and profits," said study coordinator Matt Liebman.

IA: Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners training (05/13/2008)
Source: Iowa Healthy Homes Initiative, 5/13/08.Iowa's Healthy Homes Initiative will sponsor the training Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners, on July 30-31 in Ankeny, Iowa.

IA: WBMS pupils join governor Monday for bill-signings (05/13/2008)
Source: West Branch Times, 5/13/08.West Branch Middle School pupils will stand beside Gov. Chet Culver on Monday to see their two environmental bills signed into law. The bills stem from two extra-curricular science projects and would ban the disposal of oil fiters and mercury thermostats into landfills.

EPA Conducts Mercury Safety Outreach to Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (05/09/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/8/08.EPA Region 7 has developed fact sheets to inform plumbing, heating and cooling contractors who repair or replace mercury-containing gas regulators, pressure gauges, heat generators and thermostats about the health risks and liability issues associated with a mercury release.

Environmental Justice Small Grants Program Application Guidance FY 2008 Conference Call (05/08/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/8/08.On April 08, 2008, a new announcement for the EJSG titled, "Environmental Justice Small Grants Program Application Guidance FY 2008 PDF" (525KB, 42 pages) was released. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities and non-profit organizations working on, or planning to work on, a project that addresses a local environmental and public health issue within an affected community. The EJSG Program is a multi-statute program designed to help communities understand address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Two application assistance conference calls will be held: This is the information for organizations interested in participating in the application assistance conference calls: May 14 / 1:30-2:30 and June 18 / 1:30-2:30. The Call in number is 1.866.299.3188. The conference code is 2025649843.

Smart Water Management: A Low-Risk Green Initiative with a Fast Payback (05/08/2008)
Source: GreenerBuilding News, 5/8/08.By gaining control over water use, companies help protect a precious resource, reduce runoff pollution and comply with new conservation legislation. Saving water also has a powerful multiplier effect by reducing the vast amount of energy expended in transporting it.

MO: Department Offers Water Conservation Tips To Celebrate Drinking Water Week (05/07/2008)
Source: Missouri DNR, 5/6/08.The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering some tips to consumers to help conserve water this Drinking Water Week, May 4 through May 10. Conserving water will save consumers' money and help ensure the sustainability of public water supplies.

MO: Parkway North High School Wins Top Spot At State Envirothon For Third Straight Year (05/07/2008)
Source: Missouri DNR, 5/6/08.They say the third time is a charm, but in Parkway North's case, it has been charmed from the start. Parkway North High School has won the state Envirothon competition for the third straight year. The school is part of the Parkway School District in St. Louis County. The Envirothon consists of students competing at five outdoor testing stations -- aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife and the 2008 current conservation issue, recreational impacts on natural resources. Test stations require the five-student teams to answer a variety of both hands-on and written natural resource questions. Each team also gives an oral presentation to a panel of judges.

New issue of Energy Matters now available (05/07/2008)
Source: U.S. DOE Industrial Technologies Program.Energy Matters, the Best Practices quarterly of DOE's Industrial Technologies Program, is now available online. The issue focus is Resources to Save Energy Now.

Reminder: Greening the Heartland Conference (05/06/2008)
Source: Greening the Heartland, 5/6/08.Greening the Heartland, the premier annual conference on green building and sustainability in the Midwest, will be held June 22-24, 2008 at America's Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) -- St. Louis Regional Chapter will host this fifth annual event, which is geared toward people interested in greening their town, business, college campus or building.

EPA Photo Contest Winners Announced (05/05/2008)
Kansas City Entry wins honor in Nature and Wildlife category.

Small Businesses Tackle Big Environmental Issues (05/05/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/5/08.Small businesses can be the source of innovative ideas that change the way America does business on a huge scale. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.6 million in funding for seven small companies to commercialize green technologies that promise to deliver BIG results. For example, Media and Process Technology will develop a ceramic membrane system that recovers both water and energy from boiler flue gas. Industrial boilers account for 35 percent of U.S. industrial energy consumption, and if this recovery system is implemented nationally, it's estimated it would recover 70 billion gallons of water annually and save 500 trillion BTUs of energy.

This Week is International Composting Awareness Week (05/05/2008)

Biofuels: the Good, the Bad and the Unusual (05/02/2008)
Source: RenewableEnergyWorld.com, 5/1/08.There are legitimate concerns about the sustainability of some biofuel sources and they have taken a lot of criticism. But it is important to put this in perspective, since, as is often the case, the truth probably lies somewhere in between the extreme viewpoints.

EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Lead (05/02/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/1/08.Today, EPA is taking steps toward revising the nation's air quality standards for lead for the first time in 30 years, proposing to dramatically strengthen the standards to reflect the latest science on lead and health.

NE: Ground Broken For Nebraska's Largest Wind Farm (05/02/2008)
Source: KTIV, 4/30/08.It seems like there's no lack of wind here in the Midwest. And, Nebraska plans to make the most of it. Tuesday afternoon, ground was broken for a new 80 Megawatt wind farm, the largest in the state.

U.S. eyes shift away from corn ethanol (05/02/2008)
Source: Christian Science Monitor, 5/1/08.America's love affair with corn-based ethanol is cooling -- at least in Washington.

KS: EPA E-Scrap Event Nets Nearly 10 Tons of Used Electronics (04/30/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/29/08.Nearly 10 tons of used electronic equipment will be responsibly recycled instead of going to landfills, thanks to EPA Region 7's successful "E-Scrap for Earth Day" event held last week, organizers announced today. The April 23 event, staged on a parking lot adjacent to Region 7 Headquarters at 901 N. Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kan., gave employees of all federal agencies in the Kansas City metro area, as well as employees of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., the opportunity to safely dispose of old and unwanted computer equipment, televisions, personal appliances and other electronic junk.

NE: EPA Announces Grant to Keep Nebraska Beautiful for Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (04/29/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/28/08.EPA Region 7 celebrated National Healthy Schools Day today by presenting a $150,000 grant to help rid Nebraska schools of outdated and unsafe chemicals, and by separately recognizing Lincoln Public Schools for its continued work in implementing EPA's Tools for Schools program.

Top Ten Greenest Colleges in the U.S., 2007 (04/29/2008)
Source: Sierra Club (via Infoplease.com).The Sierra Club selected the top ten most environmentally friendly colleges and universities in the country. Results are based on clean-energy purchases, green-building policies, bike facilities, food served in dorms, recognition by environmental organizations, among other factors.

ISO launches project committee to develop international standard for energy management (04/28/2008)
Source: Press release, 3/27/08.ISO has just approved the creation of a project committee mandated to develop an international standard on energy management.

MO: Missouri S&T researchers look to make environmentally friendly plastics (04/25/2008)
Source: Missouri University of Science and Technology, 4/16/08.Every year, more than 30 billion water bottles are added to America's landfills, creating a mountainous environmental problem. But if research at Missouri University of Science and Technology is successful, the plastic bottles of the future could literally disappear within four months of being discarded.

Take Advantage of Federal Coupon Program for TV Converter Boxes and Avoid Unnecessary E-waste (04/25/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/24/08.These days everything seems to be going digital and television is no exception. Beginning February 17, 2009, all television stations are required by law to join the digital revolution. From that day forward, all programming will be broadcast in a digital format, more commonly referred to as high definition. There is no need to panic. And no, you don't need to buy a new TV. By following a few easy steps, you can convert your old faithful, rabbit-eared friend into a modern digital program receiver. Plus, the federal government will help cover most or all of the cost!

IA: University of Iowa Students Find Greener Solutions and Win Environmental Awards (04/24/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/23/08.EPA presented annual People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Awards to six university teams including University of Iowa students. The University of Iowa team will develop a hand-held water sanitizer useful for disinfecting drinking water in households of poor communities around the world.

Sugar cane diesel, gas, and jet fuel coming from Amyris (04/24/2008)
Source: News.com, 4/23/08.Amyris, a rapidly growing biotech company that coaxes genetically enhanced microbes to produce fuel and medicine, has signed a deal with two Brazilian companies to come out with a sugar-cane-based diesel and other fuels by 2010.

Iowa Leading the Wind Power Charge (04/21/2008)
Iowa is leading the nation in wind power. According the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA,) wind power provides 5.5% of the electricity generation in the state.

Presentations from Region 7/Region 5 Joint P2 Roundtable now available (04/21/2008)
Source: P2RIC.Presentations from the Joint Region 7/Region 5 P2 Roundtable meeting are now available.

Court Sets Fall Debate on Standards of Water Act (04/16/2008)
Source: New York Times, 4/15/08.In accepting an appeal on the role of cost-benefit analysis in establishing Clean Water Act standards, the Supreme Court set the stage for an environmental policy debate.

EPA Region 7 Responders Participate in Ethanol Training (04/16/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/15/08.A group of emergency response coordinators from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take part in several ethanol emergency response training sessions scheduled in six Iowa cities through May 10.

KS: Innovest Releases Special Report On Proposed Coal Fired Power Plant In Kansas: Sunflower Electric's Expansion Proposal Illuminates Carbon-Risk Exposure and Financing Challenges of New Coal-Fired Power Plants in Light of Impending Climate Legislation (04/16/2008)
Source: Press release, 4/15/08.Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, the world's #1 provider of financial research that quantifies hidden risks and value, today released a case study on coal-plant financing called 'Sunflower Electric Power: Carbon Risks Outweigh Benefits of Holcomb Expansion'. The report examines how current and proposed regulatory scenarios, alternatives to coal-fired generation, regulatory and stakeholder opposition, and rising construction costs continue to shift the competitive balance away from coal-fired electricity generation.

MO: Reeds Spring High School Wins President's Environmental Youth Award (04/16/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/14/08.The Reeds Spring High School Stream Team in Reeds Spring, Mo., has won EPA Region 7's 2007 President's Environmental Youth Award for its water stewardship project. Students monitor local streams each month after school and on weekends. The stream team competed with other groups throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

NSF, Task Group to Address Pharmaceuticals in Water (04/16/2008)
Source: Water & Wastewater News, 4/10/08.Recent media articles on pharmaceuticals in water have generated questions among consumers about the quality of the U.S.'s drinking water. NSF of Ann Arbor, Mich., is working with key organizations to help further investigate this issue and offer a solution to consumers.

EPA PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY COALITION TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTERS (04/15/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with The Climate Savers Computing Initiative to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technology and practices.

IA: Cellulosic Biomass Target of Technology MOU (04/14/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection, 4/10/08.Iowa State University, ConocoPhillips, and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify promising cellulosic biomass conversion technologies over the near, mid- and long-term.

10 fixes for the planet (04/11/2008)
Source: Newsweek, April 14, 2008 Issue.Zero waste, LED light bulbs, greener fairways, kite sails, plastic solar cells, climate counts, the Aptera, "stoves for the masses" (to reduce the use of open fires and rudimentary stoves), use of perennials in agriculture, and "democratizing" green (making green products more mainstream and affordable) are highlighted as key solutions for environmental problems.

Earth friendly inhalers to cost those with asthma (04/11/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection E-News, 4/10/08.For the 6.5 million American children with asthma, newly mandated environmentally friendly inhalers will come at a greater cost to low- and middle-income families -- most will see a significant increase in their prescription co-payments or out-of-pocket costs, especially since a generic version of the medication will not be available.

EPA announces improvements to the IRIS process (04/11/2008)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 4/10/08.A database used the world over to quickly see the research on chemicals found in the environment and their potential to cause health effects in people will undergo several changes to increase its transparency and efficiency. Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development, the revisions to the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) process for developing chemical assessments will include an expanded process for recommending a substance be assessed; the earlier involvement of other agencies and the public; hosting "listening sessions" to allow for the broader participation and engagement of interested parties; and an even more rigorous scientific peer review of IRIS assessments.

Internet available for all TRI data (04/11/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection E-News, 4/10/08.For the first time since the inception of the Toxics Release Inventory, all facilities required to submit data will be able to do so over the Internet, using TRI-ME software. The Internet system has quality checks built into the software, which will improve data quality.

NRDC warns the West is warming faster (04/11/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection E-News, 4/10/08.The American West is heating up more rapidly than the rest of the world, according to a new analysis of the most recent federal government temperature figures. The news is especially bad for some of the nation's fastest growing cities, which receive water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. The average temperature rise in the Southwest's largest river basin was more than double the average global increase, likely spelling even more parched conditions.

Register for WRPPN/PPRC webinar on safer alternatives in dry cleaning (04/11/2008)
Source: WRPPN/PPRC, 4/10/08.On April 17, this webinar will focus on alternatives to perchloroethylene (PERC) in dry cleaning. PERC is a carcinogen and PERC dry cleaning is scheduled to be phased out over the next several years in dry cleaning in California. Other states are also considering similar regulations. There are a variety of alternatives that are replacing PERC including hydrocarbon, Green Earth, glycol ether cleaning, water-based cleaning using various processes, and carbon dioxide cleaning. Characteristics of these cleaning processes will be discussed. The webinar will also focus on safer alternatives to PERC and trichloroethylene (TCE) used extensively in the textile cleaning industry for spotting. TCE, like PERC, is a carcinogen. Alternatives that can be used for spotting garments include water-based and soy based cleaners.

EPA launches Environmental Indicators Gateway (04/10/2008)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 4/9/08.EPA has launched the Environmental Indicators Gateway Web site to provide enhanced public access to environmental and health information generated by EPA. Information is presented in the context of "environmental indicators," numerical values that provide insights into the status and trends of environmental and public health conditions over time. The Gateway establishes a single catalog of EPA's indicator work that allows browsing and searching among existing EPA Web sites and indicator materials. The site allows users to browse EPA's environmental indicator reports by geography, topic area, or time period. For each report featured on the site, users can find information on key details of the project including geography, project purpose, contact information, and data quality considerations.

New report on pollution reduction costs of U.S. manufacturers (04/10/2008)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 4/9/08.The U.S. manufacturing sector spent $5.9 billion dollars on capital expenditures and $20.7 billion dollars on operating costs for pollution prevention and treatment in 2005. These figures represent less than five percent of total new capital expenditures and less than one percent of total revenue for the sector, respectively.

Office Depot launches green product line (04/10/2008)
Source: Environmental Leader, 4/8/08.Office Depot has launched a new line of office supplies called "Office Depot Green." It will include core supplies, such as recycled paper, notebooks and file folders, as well as remanufactured ink and toner cartridges, non-toxic cleaners and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Pitch it? No, post it! (04/10/2008)
Source: Chicago Tribune, 4/9/08.For the uninitiated, the Freecycle Network consists of thousands of online groups that allow people in a local area to give away unwanted items and acquire things they think they can use. Twice daily, e-mails announce what's offered, promised and taken. All of which is overseen by volunteer monitors who make sure that people don't try to give away surly teenagers, for example, or other unauthorized items. Typically, items are left on doorsteps for easy pickup. Think of it as a sort of cyber trash picking -- gems mixed with junk -- all in an effort to reduce the amount of garbage we set out at the curb. The best part: Everything is free.

Public awareness of Energy Star surges, helps fight climate change (04/10/2008)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 4/10/08.Public awareness of the Energy Star label has grown to more than 70 percent in 2008, an increase of about 20 percentage points over the last five years, according to a report released today. In many major markets where local utilities and other organizations use Energy Star to promote energy efficiency to their customers, public awareness of Energy Star is even higher, averaging nearly 80 percent.

Transport industry least prepared for climate change (04/10/2008)
Source: Environmental Leader, 4/8/08.Aviation, healthcare, tourism, transport, oil and gas and the financial services sector all feature in the "danger zone" in a report on climate change risks from KPMG - meaning that they score highly on the risks which face them yet score poorly in terms of their preparedness to face these risks.

DOE and EPA honor ENERGY STAR partners (04/09/2008)
Source: U.S. DOE EERE Network News, 4/9/08.DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 76 businesses, groups, and government entities on April 1 for achieving major energy savings or helping customers save money and energy through their work with the Energy Star program. Over the past year, Energy Star, a joint program of DOE and EPA, has helped consumers save more than $16 billion on their electric bills and displace the greenhouse gas equivalent of 27 million vehicles.

DOE announces new ENERGY STAR criteria for water heaters (04/09/2008)
Source: U.S. DOE EERE Network News, 4/9/08.DOE established new Energy Star criteria for water heaters on April 1, setting the wheels in motion for the first water heaters to carry the Energy Star label next year. The new criteria apply to solar water heaters, advanced drop-in integrated heat pump water heaters, and three gas-fired designs: high-performance storage tank, condensing, and whole-home tankless water heaters. The criteria will be implemented across two years, with the first phase being initiated on January 1, 2009.

Report: Taxing imports the only way to get China, others to reduce GHGs (04/09/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection E-News, 4/8/08.Imposing a carbon tax on Chinese imports may be the only way developed nations will be able to achieve real cuts in global greenhouse gases, finds a new report released from CIBC World Markets of London on March 27.

Study: People rank global warming lower than water, smog (04/09/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection E-News, 4/8/08.Results from a survey conducted by a University of Missouri professor reveal that the U.S. public, while aware of the deteriorating global environment, is concerned predominantly with local and national environmental issues.

AL: More than just pond scum: Fueling the need for alternative energy (04/08/2008)
Source: Opelika-Auburn News, 4/5/08.Earlier this week, David James, headmaster of Eastwood Christian School in Opelika, had a number of representatives from area laboratories and the U.S. Department of Agriculture present as he demonstrated a process in which algae (pond scum) could be collected from water, dried and pressed using a kinetic energy machine to extract oil that could be used as a fuel source. May 19, James plans to have a much larger alternative energies demonstration at Eastwood Christian School, where he will have equipment on the site of his school, capable of gathering algae used to make biodiesel fuels. A number of state officials, television networks, the National Guard and even a zeppelin fueled with biodiesel made from algae will hover over the private school on May 19. The vehicles at the school will all be running on a number of biodiesel fuels made from algae as well.

Greening of restaurant industry focus of education session series at 2008 National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show (04/08/2008)
Source: Drinks Media Wire, 4/7/08.Being environmentally conscious is a new way of doing business for companies across the U.S., and the nation's 945,000 restaurants are no exception. As the restaurant and hospitality industry's largest event, the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, to be held May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature, as part of 65+ free education sessions, a special series of education sessions focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly measures -- and how to get the word out about those measures to consumers - to help restaurateurs in their efforts.

Greenline's waterless biodiesel pulls in funding (04/08/2008)
Source: Cleantech, 4/7/08.Amid a rocky time for biofuel companies, San Francisco-based Greenline Industries has received a boost from Leaf Clean Energy (AIM: LEAF), which poured $20 million into Greenline's technology. Greenline makes modular, waterless systems that produce biodiesel. Greenline uses a Rohm and Haas ion-exchange resin to purify the biodiesel. The company said its system can take in multiple feedstocks through a computer controlled continuous flow control technology that optimizes the mix of catalyst, methanol and oils.

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Selected to Receive Nearly $5 Million to Revitalize Blighted Communities (04/08/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/7/08.Nearly $5 million in Brownfields grant money was announced today by EPA to assess or clean up properties in more than 16 communities and one state in Region 7. This is the highest number of proposals selected for possible award in Region 7 since passage of the January 2002 Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Amendment authorized up to $250 million in funds annually for Brownfields grants.

KS: Students of Liberty's platform goes 'green' with wind turbines (04/07/2008)
Source: The University Daily Kansan, 3/31/08.Students of Liberty, a student coalition competing in this year's Student Senate election, has revealed its platform regarding building enough wind turbines to power one-third of the University.

KS: Kansas Governor Forms Wind Working Group (04/04/2008)
Source: U.S. DOE State Energy Program.In January, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius issued an Executive Order (08-01) creating the Kansas Wind Working Group. The group will provide wind energy stakeholders with current information on wind energy economics, technologies, and prospects to attract more wind power projects.

National Public Health Week 2008 Web site, Blog Online Now: Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance (04/04/2008)
Source: Medscape, 2/28/08.The health effects of climate change will take center stage during National Public Health Week 2008, to be observed April 7-13. With a theme of "Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance," APHA's National Public Health Week celebration will rally people, families and communities to help reduce climate change through healthy behaviors and lifestyles. Research has shown that warming temperatures and increases in greenhouse gas emissions are predicted to have dire health effects.

Special Funds Target Diesel Emission Reductions (04/03/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/2/08.Organizations that are working to improve air quality can apply for grants which will help reduce diesel emissions in their areas. EPA Region 7, in conjunction with the Blue Skyways Collaborative, has issued a Request for Proposal for more than $4 million in grants to help lower diesel emissions through a partnership with nonprofits and government agencies. The grants will go to programs and innovative technology that reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, and protect public health.

EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide (04/02/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/2/08.EPA is announcing the availability of almost $50 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines.

EPA Region 7 Invites Applicants to April 14 Career Fair (04/02/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 4/1/08.College graduates, as well as college seniors and graduate students who will earn their degrees by December 2008, are invited to learn more about employment and internship opportunities with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by attending an upcoming Career Fair sponsored by EPA Region 7. The Career Fair will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on April 14 at the EPA Region 7 Office, 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, Kan. Free parking will be available on a surface lot at the corner of 4th Street and Minnesota Avenue, adjacent to the location.

It's Not Easy Being Green... Or Is It? (04/02/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection, 4/2/08.Recent software advances offer dynamic opportunities to comply with EH&S regulations more efficiently and completely. With the right technology, it is even possible to exceed requirements, establishing you as a leader among green companies. Now everyone in the boardroom and on the plant floor can know exactly what is needed to achieve compliance excellence.

New Site Manages Construction Reuse Transactions (04/02/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection, 4/2/08.PlanetReuse.com is the world's first Web site that connects buyers and sellers of reused and reclaimed construction materials and equipment and allows them to purchase products with integrated shipping online.

Choosing a new cleaning product based on environmental, health and safety issues (03/31/2008)
Source: Process Cleaning, March/April 2008.Performance of an alternative is not the only selection criterion that needs to be addressed when looking for a new cleaning product. In keeping with the objective of the Toxics Use Reduction Institute's (TURI) Surface Solutions Laboratory (SSL) to develop and promote environmentally-friendlier, safer alternatives to hazardous solvents, the determination of a product's overall risk is based on five environmental indicators: volatile organic content, global warming potential, ozone depletion potential, flammability/reactivity and toxicity/carcinogenicity.

EPA says Cap-and-Trade won't Hurt Nation's Economic Growth (03/31/2008)
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Lieberman/ Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 can be implemented with little negative impact on the economic growth of the nation.

USDA program supports farm pollution prevention (03/31/2008)
Source: USDA, 3/19/08.Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced a sign-up for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) that will be available starting on April 18 to approximately 64,000 potentially eligible farms and ranches in 51 watersheds covering more than 23.7 million acres. CSP is a voluntary conservation program that supports ongoing stewardship of private, agricultural working lands and rewards those producers who are meeting the highest standards of conservation and environmental management on their operations.

X Prize Set at $10 Million; DOE Pledges $3.5 Million for Awareness Campaign (03/31/2008)
The X prize, which is an international automotive competition to design, build, and bring to market a car that exceeds 100 miles per gallon, has been set at $10 million. To date, more than 60 teams from nine countries have signed up to compete for the prize. Applications to compete for the prize will be taken until mid-year. There are two vehicle classes competitors can design for: mainstream and alternative. Mainstream vehicles must carry at least four passengers and have four wheels. Alternative vehicles must carry at least two passengers and can have any number of wheels. The mainstream vehicle winner will take home a prize of $7.5 million, while the alternative vehicle winner will garner the remaining $2.5 million. Qualifying cars will compete in cross-country stage races in 2009 and 2010, and the prize will go to the car that finishes fastest. The Department of Energy has also announced that it will award a grant of $3.5 million to the X Prize Foundation for education, outreach , and awareness

EPA Webcast Series: Energy Efficient Product Procurement (03/28/2008)
Source: Environmental News Bits, 3/28/08.EPA's Clean Energy-Environment Municipal Network is offering the second in series of free webcast trainings targeted to local governments. This webcast will focus on energy-efficient product procurement for local governments and will provide an overview of the benefits of energy-efficient product procurement; tools and resources local governments can access; and examples from local governments that have successfully included energy efficiency into their purchasing programs.

Internet Reporting Now Available for All Facilities Reporting TRI Data (03/28/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA via Environmental News Bits, 3/28/08.For the first time since TRI's inception, all facilities that are required to submit data to TRI will be able to do so over the Internet, using TRI-ME software. Companies will no longer have to mail reports on compact disks or paper to EPA, both of which consume more natural resources and slow release of information to the public. The Internet system also has quality checks built into the software, which will improve data quality.

MO: EPA to Collect Hazardous Containers from Missouri Floods (03/26/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, 3/24/08.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate collection of orphaned hazardous containers from flooded areas in southern Missouri. Record-breaking rainfall early last week caused flooding in 70 counties and the City of St. Louis.

Poppy power (03/26/2008)
Source: The Scientist, 3/14/08.Out of a dozen transgenic plants in Philip Larkin's greenhouse at Black Mountain Laboratory in Canberra, only two show any signs of life. These bulbous, green flower buds are all that remain of a productive line of research. The other plants are withered and yellow like corn stalks, crackling to the touch. "They look pretty cruddy, don't they?" Larkin says, during an overcast November day. "I'm obviously disappointed." Larkin, a plant geneticist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, hasn't called it quits yet. If these poppies don't end up in your drug store, they may well end up in your gas tank.

Report: EPA Limiting Info Access (03/26/2008)
Source: The Environment Report, 3/24/08.A government watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency might be limiting the public's access to information. Rebecca Williams reports that could hurt future research on health and safety.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Hosts a Free E-Waste Event (03/25/2008)
Source: Environmental New Bits, 3/25/08.On Saturday, April 19, 2008 1-800-GOT-JUNK? invites you to get rid of electronic waste the green way. They will be out in numerous communities across North America offering free e-waste collection (some cities will impose a collection fee).

Clicking, at Last, on 'Don't Print' (03/20/2008)
Source: New York Times, 3/20/08.Green is to this decade's workplace what flexible hours were to the last, but changing the behavior of individual workers may be a challenge.

States' Battles Over Energy Grow Fiercer With U.S. in a Policy Gridlock (03/20/2008)
Source: New York Times, 3/20/08.In the absence of clear federal emissions mandates, states that have been proving grounds for new environmental approaches to energy are becoming battlegrounds as well.

Free Recycling Through the Mail: U.S. Postal Service Starts Service in 1,500 Post Offices (03/19/2008)
Source: USPS, 3/17/08.Free and green. Those are the goals of a pilot program launched today by the U.S. Postal Service that allows customers to recycle small electronics and inkjet cartridges by mailing them free of charge. The "Mail Back" program helps consumers make more environmentally friendly choices, making it easier for customers to discard used or obsolete small electronics in an environmentally responsible way. Customers use free envelopes found in 1,500 Post Offices to mail back inkjet cartridges, PDAs, Blackberries, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players -- without having to pay for postage.

Compendium of State Assistance for Small Communities in Region 7 (03/14/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA, February 2008.This guide was created by the state environmental departments and EPA Region 7 to showcase some of the programs that help small communities deal with federal and state environmental requirements. The intent is to provide a tool to help small communities identify available assistance in their state, and highlight programs and activities that might be of interest to other states.

EPA PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY COALITION TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTERS (03/14/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with The Climate Savers Computing Initiative to accelerate the adoption of energy-saving technology and practices.

Green Business Leaders Gather Together In Chicago For Co-Op America's 7th Annual Green Business Conference (03/14/2008)
Source: Press release, 3/13/08.On May 14th and 15th, Co-op America Green Business Network brings its seventh Green Business Conference to Chicago's Navy Pier.

Paint Rule Primer (03/14/2008)
Source: Environmental Protection, 3/10/08.Auto-body shops and restoration specialists can breathe a sigh of relief now that the final EPA rule on emission standards for paint stripping and surface coating operations is out. At the same time, however, they should take a deep breath and prepare for some changes to come.

Strategic Agricultural Initiative: FY08 Request for Proposals (03/14/2008)
Source: U.S. EPA Region 7.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is soliciting proposals to support efforts by the agricultural community to "transition" away from high-risk pesticides to the use of less and reduced-risk pesticides, alternative methods of agricultural pest control, and sustainable practices in food production. The Strategic Agricultural Initiative (SAI) program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and implementation of reduced risk practices for pest management.

NE: U.P. praised for fuel-saving effort (03/12/2008)
Source: Omaha World-Herald, 3/12/08.A regional effort at publicizing ways to prevent pollution and reduce waste is recognizing Union Pacific Corp.'s fuel conservation training and rewards program for locomotive engineers.

Regions 5 and 7 Spring P2 Roundtable 2008 Spring Agenda (03/12/2008)
Agenda and registration available for April 9-11th P2 event.

AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water (03/11/2008)
Source: Associated Press, 3/10/08.A vast array of pharmaceuticals -- including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones -- have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows.

AP Water Probe Prompts Senate Hearings (03/11/2008)
Source: Associated Press, 3/11/08.Two veteran U.S. senators said they plan to hold hearings in response to an Associated Press investigation into the presence of trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans.

Drugs in Water Hurt Fish and Wildlife (03/11/2008)
Source: Associated Press, 3/11/08.A five-month Associated Press investigation has determined that trace amounts of many of the pharmaceuticals we take to stay healthy are seeping into drinking water supplies, and a growing body of research indicates that this could harm humans. But people aren't the only ones who consume that water. There is more and more evidence that some animals that live in or drink from streams and lakes are seriously affected.

Fuel better (03/11/2008)
Source: Plenty Magazine, 3/10/08.As more biofuel stations pop up, how do you know if what you're buying is good or bad for the environment?

Heating Up for Global Warming Research and Policy (03/11/2008)
Source: Online, 1/08.This article in the January/February 2008 issue of Online by Kaeti and Frederick Stoss highlights climate change research and policy resources.

Kansas Starting "Green Teams" to Focus on Recycling and Waste Reduction. (03/11/2008)
The good news in Kansas started in 2007 when all 101 state agencies implemented recycling programs. At the beginning of 2008 the state created the Kansas Green Team website with registered profiles for each agency. The next step is for state agencies to begin formally tracking the results of recycling and waste reduction efforts. An electronic form will be available on the Kansas Green Team website by early Spring 2008 for reporting yearly recycling amounts.

Southern Baptists Back a Shift on Climate Change (03/11/2008)
Source: New York Times, 3/10/08.A group of Baptist leaders has decided to back a declaration on climate change, saying the Southern Baptist Convention's previous position on the issue was "too timid."

Cradle to Cradle Design (03/10/2008)
Source: The Environment Report.The people who make everyday items -- from cars to chairs to cell phones -- attractive and functional are called industrial designers. Now a new generation of industrial designers is learning how to create products that are environmentally friendly as well. That makes their jobs a bit more challenging.

Gary Radloff: Bioenergy ready to boom, and Midwest along with it (03/07/2008)
Source: Capital Times, 3/6/08.If scientists are successful, America could someday derive as much as one-half of its transportation fuels from biomass such as crop wastes, leaves and wood.

You Are Only As Green As Your Supply Chain (03/07/2008)
Source: HBRGreen, 2/6/08.As we've examined every aspect of our worldwide supply chain, we've learned one key lesson: A business, and the products it sells, can only be environmentally sustainable through a holistic approach to design, raw materials, production methods, packaging, shipping, recycling, and even marketing--across the entire value chain. It's far too large and complex a undertaking for any organization to go it alone and be truly effective. You know the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." Well, it takes an entire supply chain to green a company.

25x25 Renewable Energy Summit in Omaha (03/06/2008)
The 4th annual 25x25 Renewable Energy Summit will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on March 11th-13th.

EPA Tool Helps Communities Tap into Energy Savings (03/06/2008)
Source: EPA Press Release, 3/4/08.America's drinking water and wastewater facilities can now save energy and reduce their carbon footprint with expanded tools available from EPA's Energy Star Program. Enhancements to Portfolio Manager, the agency's popular energy tracking tool for commercial facilities, allow water utilities to track energy use and associated carbon emissions, set targets for investment priorities, and verify efficiency improvements.

Managing Tritium-Containing Building Exit Signs (03/06/2008)
Source: Environmental News Bits, 3/6/08.In response to a lack of awareness about the safe handling and disposal of tritium exit signs, EPA has developed an on-line training course directed toward facility owners, management, and maintenance personnel.

Wind Powering America State Outreach (03/06/2008)
Source: DOE Solicitation.This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) implements the 2008 Wind Powering America Program (WPA). WPA is the deployment arm of EERE's Wind Program. Since 2002, WPA has supported state wind development throughout the U.S., focusing on state and community level outreach, specific agriculture outreach, formation of wind working groups (WWGs), and other initiatives to stimulate wind and rural economic development. Each year, WPA reviews the status of wind development to prioritize financial support to those states in most need and with the greatest development potential.

Commentary: Seven ideas lost on America (03/05/2008)
Source: Environmental Science & Technology, 2/13/08.In this commentary in Environmental Science & Technology, Jerald L. Schnoor says that overlooking some pretty important ideas that contribute to the current environmental crisis. Thanks to Rick Yoder for the pointer.

Commuter-Rail Reading: 'Greening Your Office' and 'Biking to Work' (03/05/2008)
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education Building & Grounds Blog, 3/2/08.This post in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Buildings & Grounds blog is the first installment of periodic reviews/summaries of books covering architecture, landscape, energy, sustainability, and related topics. The first two featured books are Biking to Work and Greening Your Office, both from Chelsea Green Publishing's Green Guides series.

Our Polluted Parks (03/05/2008)
Source: E The Environmental Magazine.Last week, federal researchers unveiled the findings of a six-year study on the presence of synthetic pollutants in 20 western national parks. Traces of the 70 worst pollutants known to and created by man (including mercury, chlorpyrifos, DDT and PCBs) were found throughout the parks studied from Colorado to California to Washington.

Dependence on Ethanol Could be a Problem for U.S. Economy (03/03/2008)
Experts say ncreasing dependence on the grain leaves the U.S. vulnerable to drought-induced price spikes in food and fuel.

'Eco-awakening' affects personal lifestyle choices (03/03/2008)
Source: San Diego Union Tribune, 2/24/08.The new ecologists are guided by a principle that goes something like this: Meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. That means reducing all kinds of waste by, for instance, using less water, electricity and gasoline.

Using Wood for Sustainable Design + Construction (03/03/2008)
Source: Building Design & Construction, 2/29/08.Wood is a historic, classic, and durable building material that has leant longevity, aesthetics, and a natural flair to buildings for thousands of years. And while wood has long been considered an environmentally friendly resource, more and more focus is being placed on the recycling and renewability aspects of wood products, as well as the use of certified forest land.

NY: 'Black Cars' Are Destined to Turn Green (02/29/2008)
Source: New York Times, 2/28/08.The entire fleet of roughly 10,000 limousines that are used by businesses would be required to meet fuel-efficiency standards, attainable only with hybrid vehicles.

New Online Game to Benefit Mankind (02/28/2008)
Source: EarthTalk, 2/25/08.An online game, which was designed by a small group of socially conscious people from three continents, was developed to permit players choose from a variety of real-world causes, which include helping the environment and fighting poverty in the real world. This unique concept turns in-game winnings into actual help for that cause.

VA: Clean teeth in a clean world (02/28/2008)
Source: Newport News Daily Press, 2/28/08.When you think of polluters, dentists aren't typically the first thing that comes to mind.

Only Two Region 7 Metros Among America's Most Green Cities (02/25/2008)

Only Two Region 7 Metros Among America's Most Green Cities (02/25/2008)

House Energy Committee Releases Second Climate Change White Paper (02/19/2008)
The second in a series of Climate Change White Papers has been released by the House Energy and Commerce Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee. The White paper discusses potential legislative provisions that could encourage developing countries to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases. The previously released White Paper (Fall, 2007,) stated a support for cap-and-trade system. This paper further outlines a Carbon-Market design and discusses possible non-market based regulations as well. The complete paper can be found here.

DOE Starting from Scratch on FutureGen (02/05/2008)
A little more than a month after Mattoon, Illinois was chosen as the site for the much-anticipated Futuregen clean coal project -- a power plant that would capture carbon dioxide and store it underground -- the Department of Energy announced that plans for Futuregen were to be completely reworked.

EPA Announces New Head of Region 7 Environmental Services Division (02/05/2008)
Ron Hammerschmidt has been named the new head of the Environmental Services Division for Region 7 of the EPA.

Nominations Due for EPA Environmental Justice Award (02/05/2008)
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations for the Achievement in Environmental Justice Awards. Nominations must be postmarked by February 11th.

Early Life Lead Exposure Can Have Long Term Health Hazards (01/29/2008)
At least one new study suggests that the "natural" mental decline often observed in later life isn't all that "natural" after all, but rather a direct result of exposure to lead earlier in life.

P2 Workers Get Cold to Bring Attention to Global Warming (01/29/2008)
OMAHA, Nebraska. P2RIC staffers were among the dozen University of Nebraska students who gathered on a pedestrian overpass in swimwear to create discussion about global warming. Wearing little on a morning where wind chills plummeted to -10 F; students braved the conditions and succeeded in creating a little buzz for this week's nationwide Focus the Nation event.

DOE to Fund Development of Plug-IN Hybrid (01/28/2008)
Department of Energy to Invest Up To $30 Million to Accelerate Development and Deployment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology

Walmart Makes New Commitments to Go Green (01/24/2008)
CEO Lee Scott's speech on future green plans:

EPA and EIA Say Global Warming Legislation could Raise Energy Costs (01/23/2008)
A recent joint EPA and Energy Information Administration (EIA) report found that the Bingamen-Specter global warming bill would raise energy prices for the average American. The report also found that this spike could be mitigated by any subsequent stimulus of new energy technologies.

Greening USDA Website Provides Info on Biopreferred Program (01/23/2008)
The USDA has brought together many of its online sustainability resources under one URL. WWW.greeningusda.gov provides easy links to USDA scorecards and to other Department environmental programs such as the USDA's Green Purchasing site. New to that site is BioPreferred program already utilized by several other federal agencies. The USDA has recently developed contract templates for incorporating biobased products into contracts for operations and maintenance, vehicle maintenance, grounds maintenance, and minor construction services.

University of Wisconsin Issues Toolkit for Local Government Sustainability. (01/23/2008)
The UW Extension has released a new toolkit providing specific actions that local governments can take to move towards sustainability. Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government focuses on the internal workings of local government, specifically energy, buildings, transportation, purchasing, investment and hiring.

Dead Geese in Iowa Investigated (01/15/2008)
95 dead Canada geese have collected from below the Saylorville Dam in Iowa since the beginning of 2008. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has sent the Geese on to the National Wildlife Health Laboratory for analysis.

Do Corporate Voluntary Environmental Programs Work? (01/15/2008)
New study seeks to answer the question.

EPA to Conduct Environmental Program Reviews in Region 7 (01/15/2008)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 7 office in Kansas City, Kan., will review EPA programs that are being carried out by the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska environmental departments.

NAAEE Calls for Presentations for 2008 Conference (01/15/2008)
The North American Association for Environmental Education is calling for presentations for the 32nd annual NAAEE conference to held this October in Wichita.