Apr 4, 2010

EHS Quick News Updates - EPA, Regulations, Fuel Economy & Envio Protection

DOT, EPA Set Aggressive National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Ever Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Passenger Cars and Light Truckshttp://thumb18.shutterstock.com.edgesuite.net/display_pic_with_logo/6833/6833,1228295042,8/stock-vector-background-editable-vector-illustration-of-alternative-energy-newspaper-headlines-21451753.jpg

EPA Issues Comprehensive Guidance to Protect Appalachian Communities From Harmful Environmental Impacts of Mountaintop Mining
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EPA Highlights Recycling Opportunities During National Cell Phone Recycling Week

CBO - Federal Climate Change Programs: Funding History and Policy Problems

IMO Officially Adopts Emission Control Area Proposal




And for the 'right side of your brain"

Red Tape Rising: Regulation in the Obama Era

Americans are endlessly paying taxes–on their income, on their property, on almost anything they purchase. But the heavy burden that the U.S. government places on its citizens does not stop there. It continues with a slew of hidden taxes imposed by an ever-larger number of government regulations. These regulatory taxes do not appear on any balance sheet, yet cost Americans about $1 trillion every year. The regulatory burden on Americans continued to surge during 2009, with record increases in costs thanks to both the Bush and Obama Administrations. Given ongoing regulatory initiatives at several agencies, it is very likely that this surge will continue. It is more important than ever that policymakers implement regulatory reforms, including stronger regulatory review procedures by an independent Congressional Regulation Office. Source


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Environmental News Bits -HT Laura B.