California Governor Jerry Brown and California lawmakers last week unveiled a legislative package that would extend the state’s market-based system for reducing carbon and other greenhouse gases through 2030. California’s…
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Colorado Joins U.S. Climate Alliance and Commits to Additional Climate Actions
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced last week that the state has joined a growing number of states committed to meeting the carbon emission reduction targets that were established under the…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S.…
Minnesota Expands Air Quality Monitoring
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is expanding its air quality monitoring across the state. This expansion will help citizens prepare for elevated levels of air pollution with a system that…
Virginia Governor Signs Executive Directive on Carbon Emission Regulations
On May 16, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive directive requiring state officials to formulate regulations limiting electricity sector carbon emissions. The move reportedly is a response to President…
ECOS Comments on Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda
This letter contains ECOS’ response to EPA’s request for input on the President’s Executive Order 13777: Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda. The response includes 19 regulatory reform recommendations outlined in three…
Utah Explores Air Pollution from Wood Burning
Responding to concerns over wood-burning appliance pollution, scientists with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) recently conducted a study of toxic pollutants and fine particle…
Mississippi Set to Issue Daily Ozone Forecasts
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issues daily ozone forecasts from April 1 to October 31 for DeSoto County, the Jackson Metro area, and the Gulf Coast. These forecasts keep…
Texas Offers Ozone Tips for Warm Weather
Now that spring has sprung, TCEQ website Take Care of Texas is offering tips on ways the public can decrease the amount of ozone that forms in the atmosphere when…
Colorado Reviews Existing Science on Oil and Gas Health Effects
A new report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment concludes that the risk of harmful health effects is low for Coloradans living near oil and gas operations.…
