The lack of concrete data on which facilities were emitting greenhouse gases and how much they were spewing into the atmosphere led to a major flaw in the European Union's cap-and-trade system: the over-allocation of pollution permits to industry. This mistake led to the collapse of the carbon market. Thanks to action taken by the Environmental Protection Agency this month, the United States will not make the same mistake. ...more

March 28, 2009

Fish caught near wastewater treatment plants serving five major U.S. cities had residues of pharmaceuticals in them, including medicines used to treat high cholesterol, allergies, high blood pressure, bipolar disorder and depression, researchers reported Wednesday. ...more

March 25, 2009

That Corvette roaring around the track Saturday was using green fuel. "It's E85," said Doug Fehan, program manager for the Corvette racing team. ...more

March 21, 2009

That pesky leaky faucet or toilet makes a difference when people are looking for ways to save water. ...more

March 18, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The leaders of President Barack Obama's auto industry task force said Friday the industry urgently needs an overhaul. ...more

February 22, 2009

now is the best time to gather material for mulch ...more

February 18, 2009

EPA administrator Lisa Jackson says the agency is moving toward regulating the gases blamed for global warming. ...more

February 17, 2009

Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series, will be the featured speaker and give the Opening Address in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, February 4 at the SAE International's Government Industry Meeting breakfast. Atherton's address will focus on the cooperative efforts of the American Le Mans Series with government agencies, SAE International and the automobile industry to develop alternative fuel solutions and new automotive technologies to create more fuel-efficient vehicles and reduce harmful emissions. ...more

February 2, 2009

They can zoom along at up to 80 mph and venture into wet territory where most watercraft cannot go. They are airboats, a growing recreational, albeit expensive, hobby in Florida. ...more

January 30, 2009

A scientist from the federal Environmental Protection Agency working here for the Super Bowl was arrested this morning, accused of stealing a taxicab, police said. ...more

January 28, 2009