http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/ Environment en-us Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:34:02 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 jdankosky@wnpr.org no WNPR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1203341.html At the beginning of every new year in Connecticut volunteers gather along rivers, lakes and reservoirs to count bald eagles. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports the January 2008 eagle count is already swamped with volunteers. wnpr Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:12:13 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no At the beginning of every new year in Connecticut volunteers gather along rivers, lakes and reservoirs to count bald eagles. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports the January 2008 eagle count is already swamped with volunteers. Bald Eagles in Connecticut jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1202113.html The US Environmental Protection Agency has denied California a waiver from the federal Clean Air Act. The denial has implications for Connecticut and other states which want to adopt the California standard in order to reduce global warming pollution. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. wnpr Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:31:28 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The US Environmental Protection Agency has denied California a waiver from the federal Clean Air Act. The denial has implications for Connecticut and other states which want to adopt the California standard in order to reduce global warming pollution. California denied waiver from Clean Air Act jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1202101.html For many people the holiday season is a time of consumption. But as WNPRs Nancy Cohen reports a number of groups are recommending ways to celebrate by purchasing less and re-using more. wnpr Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:18:47 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no For many people the holiday season is a time of consumption. But as WNPRs Nancy Cohen reports a number of groups are recommending ways to celebrate by purchasing less and re-using more. A Green Christmas jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1201649.html The U-S Environmental Protection Agency recently detected high concentrations of PCBS in a small area next to an elementary school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The contaminated soil came from a former General Electric plant which used PCBs in its manufacturing process. wnpr Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:02:42 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The U-S Environmental Protection Agency recently detected high concentrations of PCBS in a small area next to an elementary school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The contaminated soil came from a former General Electric plant which used PCBs in its GE PCBs polluting Massachusetts school jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1201635.html Last June Connecticut also passed a new energy bill designed to increase the state's reliance on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. wnpr Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:59:58 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no Last June Connecticut also passed a new energy bill designed to increase the state's reliance on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. State renewable energy board criticized jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1201431.html The government group in charge of restoring the Housatonic River has released a short list of projects being considered for funding. wnpr Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:38:40 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The government group in charge of restoring the Housatonic River has released a short list of projects being considered for funding. Restoration projects for Housatonic released jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1195932.html This coming weekend dedicated birders will make a contribution to science by spending a day identifying and counting birds. As WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports the Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count, which runs on weekends in the state until December 30th, helps scientists keep track of threatened bird species. wnpr Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:37:16 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no This coming weekend dedicated birders will make a contribution to science by spending a day identifying and counting birds. As WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports the Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count, which runs on weekends in the state until A Christmas Bird Count in Connecticut jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1193269.html The chief engineer on a tanker managed by a Greek shipping company was sentenced this week in federal court for violating environmental laws. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. wnpr Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:12:06 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The chief engineer on a tanker managed by a Greek shipping company was sentenced this week in federal court for violating environmental laws. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. Sentencing for shipping company's chief engineer jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1192735.html The attorneys general from Connecticut and New York filed papers today to intervene in the re-licensing of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Plant. They say the plant shouldn't be re-licensed unless security and environmental concerns are addressed. wnpr Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:48:23 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The attorneys general from Connecticut and New York filed papers today to intervene in the re-licensing of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Plant. They say the plant shouldn't be re-licensed unless security and environmental concerns are addressed. Attorneys General file papers to block nuclear plant jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1192125.html New England has miles of old stone walls on its landscape, ancient ruins of the region's agricultural past. wnpr Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:27:05 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no New England has miles of old stone walls on its landscape, ancient ruins of the region's agricultural past. Farmland stone coveted by suburbanites jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1190503.html The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers are holding a series of public meetings this week in New York and Connecticut to discuss plans to dredge Long Island Sound. wnpr Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:36:21 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers are holding a series of public meetings this week in New York and Connecticut to discuss plans to dredge Long Island Sound. Meetings held on dredging Long Island Sound jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1190499.html Six years ago New England and Eastern Canada hammered out an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions down to 1990 levels by 2010. Today environmental groups issued a climate change report card to evaluate whether the region is progressing on its goals. wnpr Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:30:25 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no Six years ago New England and Eastern Canada hammered out an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions down to 1990 levels by 2010. Today environmental groups issued a climate change report card to evaluate whether the region is progressing on its Environmental groups issue report card jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1188562.html The U-S Environmental Protection Agency is holding a meeting Wednesday in Kent, Connecticut to discuss the restoration and clean up of the Housatonic River. wnpr Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:00:48 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The U-S Environmental Protection Agency is holding a meeting Wednesday in Kent, Connecticut to discuss the restoration and clean up of the Housatonic River. EPA holds meeting on river clean-up jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1186839.html Broadwater Energy has released the names of five hundred Connecticut companies that support the proposed liquefied natural gas facility. Broadwater says the project will lower the cost of energy to the region. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. wnpr Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:30:08 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no Broadwater Energy has released the names of five hundred Connecticut companies that support the proposed liquefied natural gas facility. Broadwater says the project will lower the cost of energy to the region. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. Natural gas facility supporters number 500 strong jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1184054.html Environment America, part of the US Public Interest Group, has released a report showing that states, rather than the federal government, are coming up with the most innovative policies to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. And the report recognized seven states, including Connecticut, as having the strongest policies. wnpr Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:36:29 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no Environment America, part of the US Public Interest Group, has released a report showing that states, rather than the federal government, are coming up with the most innovative policies to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. And the report recognized Connecticut recognized for energy policies jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1177608.html The Chrysanthemum or mum as its known, was first cultivated in China and later introduced to Japan. Here it has become the New England garden's last gasp before winter begins. wnpr Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:35:35 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The Chrysanthemum or mum as its known, was first cultivated in China and later introduced to Japan. Here it has become the New England garden's last gasp before winter begins. Smith College's annual mum show jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1180470.html Many people have never heard of Gifford Pinchot. But the Simsbury-born forester was one of the key players in the American conservation movement in the early 1900s. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. wnpr Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:10:54 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no Many people have never heard of Gifford Pinchot. But the Simsbury-born forester was one of the key players in the American conservation movement in the early 1900s. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. Early conservationist honored in play jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1176551.html A coalition of environmental groups are calling on the Governor and lawmakers to require greenhouse gas emission reductions and to implement them throughout the economy. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. wnpr Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:04:54 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no A coalition of environmental groups are calling on the Governor and lawmakers to require greenhouse gas emission reductions and to implement them throughout the economy. WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports. Lawmakers urged to mandate emissions cuts jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1175883.html After months of debate Connecticut lawmakers have passed a bond package that the Governor is expected to sign. As WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports environmental groups are pleased with the amount allocated to the clean water fund. wnpr Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:14:47 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no After months of debate Connecticut lawmakers have passed a bond package that the Governor is expected to sign. As WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports environmental groups are pleased with the amount allocated to the clean water fund. Bond package includes clean water money jdankosky@wnpr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/news/content/1174654.html The US Department of Agriculture is projecting an increase in development close to the borders of national forests. Forest Service says this could harm wildlife and water quality in the forests. wnpr Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:16:45 GMT jdankosky@wnpr.org no The US Department of Agriculture is projecting an increase in development close to the borders of national forests. Forest Service says this could harm wildlife and water quality in the forests. Development threatens national forests jdankosky@wnpr.org