State News
Work begins on Lake Lamar Bruce levee
by JB Clark
NEMS Daily Journal
03.01.12 - 07:02 am
SALTILLO – Lake Lamar Bruce should once again contain fish by next spring
and be fully stocked and open for fishing in three years.
http://nems360.com/view/full_story/17705058/article-Work-begins-on-Lake-Lamar-Bruce-levee?instance=secondary_stories_left_column
Hosemann, Coast lawmakers tangle over tidelands
Sun Herald
By GEOFF PENDER
JACKSON -- Some Coast lawmakers are trying to clip Secretary of State
Delbert Hosemann's power to make residents pay leases to build piers over
state tidelands, and cities pay leases for their small-craft harbors.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/02/29/v-print/3787285/hosemann-coast-lawmakers-tangle.html
City OKs funds for Scenic Rivers Alliance
Enterprise Journal
By Barrett L. Welch
The McComb city board agreed Tuesday to support the Scenic Rivers Alliance
and contribute $10,000 to it.
http://www.enterprise-journal.com/news/article_16657254-62fa-11e1-aac0-001871e3ce6c.html
National News
Cuba drills for oil, but U.S. unprepared for spill
Washington Post
By William Booth, Updated: Thursday, March 1, 5:30 AM
As energy companies from Spain, Russia and Malaysia line up to drill for
oil in Cuban waters 60 miles from the Florida Keys, U.S. agencies are
struggling to cobble together emergency plans to protect fragile reefs,
sandy beaches and a multibillion-dollar tourism industry in the event of a
spill.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/cuba-drills-for-oil-but-us-unprepared-for-spill/2012/02/23/gIQAWTx0jR_print.html
Utilities announce closure of 10 aging power plants in Midwest, East
Washington Post
By Juliet Eilperin, Published: February 29
Two utility companies announced the closure of 10 aging U.S. power plants
Wednesday, a move environmental groups hailed as a major victory even as
critics warned it could raise the price of electricity.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/utilities-announce-closure-of-10-aging-power-plants-in-midwest-east/2012/02/29/gIQANSLEiR_print.html
Court Likely to Uphold EPA CO2 Rules
Wall Street Journal
By BRENT KENDALL
WASHINGTON—After a two-day hearing, a federal appeals court appeared
inclined to uphold key parts of the Obama administration's first-ever rules
for reducing greenhouse gases, but it wasn't clear whether the court would
endorse the government's entire approach.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203753704577253740627937160.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
EPA's greenhouse gas rules attacked for second day in court
Reuters
5:40 PM CST, February 29, 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority by moving to
regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and industrial
facilities, industry groups and representatives argued in federal court on
Wednesday.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-epas-greenhouse-gas-rules-attacked-for-second-day-in-court-20120229,0,7733003.story
Salazar: No study yet on proposed NOAA move
The Hill
By Ben Geman - 02/29/12 12:25 PM ET
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar isn't interested in busy work.
He said Wednesday that Interior hasn't yet studied how to implement the
Obama administration proposal to move the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration into his department because Congress has yet to provide the
authority for the transfer.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/213329-salazar-no-study-yet-on-proposed-noaa-move
Poll: US belief in warming rises with thermometer
AP
WASHINGTON — Americans' belief in global warming is on the rise, along with
temperatures and surprising weather changes, according to a new university
poll.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46562357/ns/us_news-environment/#.T0-BiHmcOdd
Press Releases
One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership
Awards
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the
Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), the Center for Climate and
Energy Solutions (C2ES) (formerly the Pew Center on Global Climate Change),
and The Climate Registry (TCR) named the winners of the inaugural Climate
Leadership Awards. The awards recognize corporate, organizational, and
individual leadership in addressing climate change and reducing carbon
pollution. From setting and exceeding aggressive emissions reduction goals
to reducing the emissions associated with shipping goods, these
organizations are improving efficiency, identifying energy and cost saving
opportunities, and reducing pollution.
"The Climate Leadership Award winners are breaking new ground in cutting
carbon pollution that harms our climate and threatens our health," said
Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and
Radiation. "We applaud our winners for their inspiring leadership, and hope
they will serve as examples to catalyze the efforts of other
organizations."
"The inaugural winners of the Climate Leadership Award have demonstrated
aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) management actions and climate-related
strategies," said Daniel Kreeger, ACCO's Executive Director. "The exemplary
climate response exhibited by these organizations is a testament to the
visionary leadership and innovation within their executive suite and
workforce. The thought and action leadership of these award winners is a
model for all companies, government entities, academic institutions and
individuals for which to strive to achieve."
"Corporate leadership is essential to meeting our climate and energy
challenges," said C2ES President Eileen Claussen. "We join EPA in
applauding the first winners of the Climate Leadership Award. These
companies demonstrate every day that it's possible to shrink your carbon
footprint without compromising your bottom line. Their accomplishments will
inspire other companies to act, and will contribute to strong, sensible
policies benefiting both our economy and our climate."
"The Climate Registry congratulates the inaugural Climate Leadership Award
winners on their impressive achievements," said David Rosenheim, the
executive director of TCR. "As we transition in the next few years to a low
carbon economy, these organizations will undoubtedly reap the benefits of
taking aggressive action to reduce their carbon risk."
Organizational Leadership: Recognizes organizations for exemplary
leadership both in their internal response to climate change and through
engagement of their peers, competitors, partners, and value chain:
· IBM
· San Diego Gas & Electric
Individual Leadership: Recognizes an individual for outstanding efforts in
leading an organization's response to climate change:
· Gene Rodrigues, Director of Customer Energy Efficiency and Solar at
Southern California Edison
Supply Chain Leadership: Recognizes organizations for actively addressing
emissions outside their operations:
· Port of Los Angeles
· SAP
· UPS
Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Achievement): Recognizes organizations
for aggressively managing and reducing their GHG emissions:
· Campbell Soup Company
· Casella Waste Systems
· Conservation Services Group
· Cummins Inc.
· Fairchild Semiconductor
· Genzyme
· Hasbro
· Intel Corporation
· International Paper
· SC Johnson
Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Setting): Recognizes organizations for
establishing aggressive GHG reduction goals:
· Avaya
· Bentley Prince Street
· Campbell Soup Company
· Ford Motor Company
· Gap Inc.
· Ingersoll Rand
The awards will be presented tonight at the inaugural Climate Leadership
Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The conference will bring together
leaders from business, government and academic institutions who are
interested in exchanging best practices on how to address climate change
while simultaneously running more competitive and sustainable operations.
More information about the Climate Leadership Awards and award winners:
http://www.epa.gov/climateleaders/awards/index.html
