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Barnegat Bay Blitz follows up local Sandy cleanups

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:44:10 -0400

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, New Jersey - The Barnegat Bay Blitz cleanup followed many local volunteer efforts during the last six months to collect debris from Superstorm Sandy, but the crews and students out still had plenty of work at hand.

EPA methane report further divides fracking camps

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:55:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Environmental Protection Agency has dramatically lowered its estimate of how much of a potent heat-trapping gas leaks during natural gas production, in a shift with major implications for a debate that has divided environmentalists: Does the recent boom in fracking help or hurt the fight against climate change?

Va. schools recognized for 'green' efforts

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:05:06 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - The U.S. Department of Education has recognized two Virginia schools for promoting energy efficiency and environmental awareness.

3 Vt. schools recognized for environmental efforts

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:29:26 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Three Vermont schools are being honored by the U.S. Department of Education for their efforts to reduce their environmental impact and utility costs.

Pa. governor helps plant trees at Flight 93 site

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:55:08 -0400

SHANKSVILLE, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett and his wife on Saturday joined volunteers who are planting thousands of trees at the Flight 93 National Memorial in southwestern Pennsylvania.