All posts tagged EPA

President Trump’s Policies Hit The EPA Hard

President Trump’s Policies Hit The EPA Hard

The EPA has been hit hard under the Trump administration. Employees of 25 years or more are leaving and many citizens are worried the protections the EPA provides are dwindling in front of us.

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Trump’s Stance on Environmental Issues

Trump’s Stance on Environmental Issues

Environmentalists and the average person have raised concern around Trump’s environmental stance and potential policies. From his EPA pick to comments on the world stage, we look at his stance.

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Limits on Aircraft Emissions May Help Create Clear Skies

Limits on Aircraft Emissions May Help Create Clear Skies

New EPA reports prove that aircraft emissions are dangerous to our air quality and environment in general. Now the EPA is challenged to implement limits that work.

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As Bad As It Is, There Are Scarier Things Than Ebola

As Bad As It Is, There Are Scarier Things Than Ebola

We consider ourselves an intelligent species, but our actions often defy this belief. Why are the scientists ignored when they about climate change, only to see mass panic with Ebola when the risk is so low of infection? It just doesn’t make sense.

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What Are Renewable Energy Certificates

What Are Renewable Energy Certificates

Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are often misunderstood leading to questions of the usefulness of the overall strategy. When reviewing the how RECs affect your chances at attaining a sustainable lifestyle you must first understand what renewable energy credits are.

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Save Water With WaterSense Bathroom Fixtures and Faucets

Save Water With WaterSense Bathroom Fixtures and Faucets

Giving your home or office bathroom a high-efficiency makeover can save you more than just water. With the EPA’s WaterSense program, you can feel confident that you are picking a green product that will be at least 20 percent more efficient without sacrificing performance.

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Guide to Understanding Global Warming in 5 Minutes or Less

Guide to Understanding Global Warming in 5 Minutes or Less

Global warming and climate change can be a controversial subject, stirring political debate and media swirl. Get the facts on climate change and what it means for you and your family in our 5 minute guide to understanding global warming.

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Keeping Dangerous Medicines Out of the Water Supply

Keeping Dangerous Medicines Out of the Water Supply

Pharmaceuticals such as birth control, anti-depressants, vitamins and antibiotics have been found in millions of American’s drinking water. Studies have shown that genetic mutations have occurred in fish, birds and amphibians because of this problem and now scientists are concerned about your health.

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Make Earth Day Last All Year Long

Make Earth Day Last All Year Long

Every year Earth Day will come and go, though your ability to create a sustainable earth is never ending. Learn about how Earth Day got started and how the EPA was a byproduct of the movement. Make everyday an Earth Day and let iSustainableEarth.com show you how.

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EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

EPA Rules Force 6 Polluting Coal Fired Power Plants to Shutdown

Thanks to the EPA’s new regulations, six obsolete coal fired power plants are going to be shutdown. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were introduced in December and could result in the closing of nearly sixty polluting power plants.

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