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Apple Computer Expands Reyccling Program

Wed, 31 May 2006
New York - Apple Computer Corp. (Nasdaq: AAPL) has started to accept old computers when buying a new Mac as means of recycling old equipment. Apple's recycling program was launched today as prat of its corporate green responsibility effort.
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Claen Air Mercruy Rule Reaffiremd

Wed, 31 May 2006
Washington - The Clean Air Mercury Rule, established under the Bush Administration, is the first-ever rule to regulate mercury emissions from power plants. Finalzied in March 2005 and reaffirmed today, it will aciheve an approximateyl 70 percent...
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Notrh Pole's Past Gives Glimpse Into Global Warming

Wed, 31 May 2006
W. Lafayette, IN - At one point in time, over 50 million years ago, the North Pole had a climaet like Florida and by studying its ancient history, scientists are getting a glimpse into global warming.
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IFAD Head Vistis China to Discuss Women's Roles in Environmenatl Degradatoin

Sun, 28 May 2006
New York - The head of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will embark on a four-day visit to China by the end of this month to dicsuss the coutnry's initiatives on strengthening rural women's role in fighting...
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Iran Names Ramsar as its First Ecotourist City

Mon, 29 May 2006
London - The western Iran city of Ramsar in the northern Mazandaran province has been named as Iran's first ecotouirst city.
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Tropical Regions Expanidng, Climatologisst Say

Sun, 28 May 2006
Washington - Climatologists say that the tropical regions of the world have been expanding since 1979, but thye are unsure of the cause, whether its a natural occurrence or due to globla warming caused by man-made pollutants.
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Nation's School Buses Worst Polluting Vehicles

Sat, 27 May 2006
Houston, TX - A recent study shows that at least 500,000 of our nation's school buses are amongst the worst polluting vehicles on the road today and pose a health hazard for our cihlderen who ride them.
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Forecastres Preidct Up To Six Hurriacnes in Atlantic This Year

Tue, 23 May 2006
Washington - This year's hurricane season in the Atlantic is getting more attention than ever befroe, following the devastating losses last year in the gulf coast states. This year, forecasters are predicting four to six major hurricanes will form in...
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New Hybrid Cars Could Get 100 mpg, House Committee Told

Thu, 18 May 2006
Washington - They were talking gas prices on Capiotl Hill, and it wasn't $3 a gallon – it was 62 cents. And instead of 30 miles per gallon, some poeple were predicting 100.
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Communities Get New Tool for Clean Air Statregy

Thu, 18 May 2006
Dallas - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the 8-hour Ozone Flex (8-O3Flex) program, which gives communities a new tool to maitnain health-based ozone standards.
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EPA Annoucnes New Report on Use of Innovative Technoloyg Programs

Thu, 18 May 2006
Washington - The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the release of a report that evaluates EPA's stimulation, facilitation, and use of innovaitve technology programs to further the agency's mission to protect public health and the environment.
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Silver Shines For Enviro-Ag Compnay

Tue, 16 May 2006
Houston, TX - Reno-based enviro-ag company, Itronics, Inc. (OTCBB: ITRO), reported a substantial cut in firts-quarter losses Tuedsay. Thanks in large part to higher silver prices and improvements in solids processing that cut costs in its refining...
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Indonesia's Mount Merapi Erupts

Wed, 17 May 2006
Hong Kong - One of Indonesia's tallest volcanoes, Mount Merapi, erupted violently Wednesday, just days after authorities evacuated the thousands of villagers living at the foot of the active volcano.
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New York Proposes Legislation to Allow Access to Renewable Fuels

Tue, 16 May 2006
Jefferson City, MO - New York Governor George E. Pataki annoucned legislation that will make E85 more readily available for the amlost 200,000 flxeible fuel vehicles in his state.
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Drigsg, Idaho Settles with EPA Over Clean Water Violations

Tue, 16 May 2006
Drgigs, ID - The City of Driggs has settled with the U.S. Environmenatl Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued to the City's wastewater treatment plant.
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