4.7.14
Oil Spill
Crude oil from BP spill causes heart defects in tuna, study shows
Press-Register
Casey Toner
April 05, 2014 at 7:19 AM
We now have a better understanding why crude oil is toxic, and it doesn't
bode well for bluefin or yellowfin embryos floating in oiled habitats
Crude oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster causes severe defects in
the developing hearts of bluefin and yellowfin tunas, according to a new
study by a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and
academic scientists.
http://blog.al.com/wire/2014/04/crude_oil_from_bp_spill_causes.html
State
Columbus site gets $67M in Kerr-McGee settlement
Commercial Dispatch
April 4, 2014
Nathan Gregory - ngregory@cdispatch.com
The site of a defunct plant in Columbus is part of a $5.15 billion dollar
settlement from the company that acquired Kerr-McGee. Of that, $67 million
for prospective environmental work will go to the environmental trust
created to clean up the 14th Avenue North site.
http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=32357
Residents get rid of household hazardous waste in Harrison Co.
WLOX
HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -Tons of hazardous household waste taking up
space in homes across Harrison County has been removed for free.
Mississippi Power teamed up with the Harrison County Beautification
Commission and many other agencies to sponsor an annual waste collection
day event know as "Bring it!"
http://www.wlox.com/story/25171459/household-hazard-collection-day-help-cleanup-the-enviorment
M.D.E.Q. Encourages Students to Help the Environment
WXXV
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (M.D.E.Q.) reached out
to the community in a unique way Friday.
http://www.wxxv25.com/news/local/story/M-D-E-Q-Encourages-Students-to-Help-the/86tm-CAxeEakcUZsQRa4aw.cspx
Wolf River Coastal Preserve offers abundant variety of nature
WLOX
LONG BEACH, MS (WLOX) -It's a beautiful spot to learn about nature or
simply enjoy it. Friday morning, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation hosted
a field day at the Wolf River Coastal Preserve.
http://www.wlox.com/story/25165460/bells-ferry-trail-boasts-plethora-of-outdoor-learning-experiences
Students win awards for marine science exhibits from DMR
Sun Herald
The state Department of Marine Resources presented five students with its
Excellence in Marine Sciences Award at the Mississippi Region VI Science
and Engineering Fair, held at the Coast Convention Center.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/04/05/5474059/dmr-presents-students-with-excellence.html
Cleveland gets cleaned up
Bolivar Commercial
by Courtney Warren
Friday morning Keep Cleveland Beautiful kicked off with community leaders,
Delta State students and many other volunteers from schools and
organizations.
http://www.bolivarcom.com/view/full_story/24877317/article-Cleveland-gets-cleaned-up?instance=main_article
Natchez looking to catch 'poopetrators'
AP
NATCHEZ — After a pile of complaints from residents and tourists about a
stinky problem downtown, the city of Natchez is on "poop patrol."
http://www.clarionledger.com/viewart/20140406/NEWS01/304060014/Natchez-looking-catch-poopetrators-
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery celebrates past, looks to the future
Mississippi Press
Gareth Clary
April 05, 2014 at 7:11 PM
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- Chevron Pascagoula Refinery celebrated its past
and looked to the future Saturday during its 50th anniversary celebration
and open house.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2014/04/chevron_pascagoula_refinery_ce.html#incart_river
Trials set in state cases against former DMR employees
Sun Herald
BY ANITA LEE
BILOXI -- Leslie Gollott is scheduled to be the first of five former
Department of Marine Resources employees tried on felony embezzlement
charges, April 21 in Harrison County Circuit Court.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/04/04/5472340/trials-set-in-state-cases-against.html?sp=/99/184/832/
Regional
EPA agrees with state that BR area air meets federal ozone standards
Requirements reached much earlier than 2015 deadline
Baton Rouge Advocate
By AMY WOLD
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agrees with the state that the
five-parish area in the vicinity of Baton Rouge has met the federal
standard for ozone pollution.
http://theadvocate.com/home/8818892-125/epa-agrees-with-state-that
National
29 dead dolphins found since oil spill
Houston Chronicle
By Harvey Rice | April 4, 2014
GALVESTON - Scientists are trying to determine whether an oil spill two
weeks ago in Galveston Bay contributed to a higher-than-normal number of
dolphin deaths.
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/29-dead-dolphins-found-since-oil-spill-5376540.php
Senate to consider nominee for top EPA post
The Hill
By Laura Barron-Lopez
A Senate panel is set to consider President Obama's nominee for a top post
within the Environmental Protection Agency this week, which will likely
stir up the fight over contentious climate change regulations.
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/202790-week-ahead-senate-to-consider-nominee-for-top-epa-post
Biomass battle: EPA in crossfire between 'green' industry and environmental
concerns
Post and Courier (SC)
Bo Petersen
Sunday, April 6, 2014 9:00 p.m.
HARLEYVILLE - Wood stoves smoke. Anyone who's fired one up knows
that. So the question isn't whether the wood-burning power plants
pollute. They do. The question is whether they are the lesser of two
evils:
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140406/PC16/140409604/1005/biomass-battle-epa-in-crossfire-between-green-industry-and-environmental-concerns
EPA Authorizes Companies to Make Pesticide Labels Available on Internet
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bloomberg
By Patrick Ambrosio
April 4 --The Environmental Protection Agency will now allow pesticide
registrants to make legally valid product labels accessible on the
Internet.
http://www.bna.com/epa-authorizes-companies-n17179889406/
Crews finish cleanup after BP oil spill on Lake Michigan, trace amounts of
oil remain
MI Live
Angie Jackson
April 04, 2014 at 8:33 PM
WHITING, IND. – An assessment team that formed in response to last week's
BP oil spill on Lake Michigan in Indiana has decided that no further
cleanup efforts are needed.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/04/crews_finish_cleanup_of_bp_oil.html
Opinion
JAMIE M. MILLER: Time for DMR to focus on its mission
BY JAMIE M. MILLER
A Sun Herald ForumApril 5, 2014
One year ago, Gov. Phil Bryant selected me as the fourth executive director
of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. I accepted his challenge
of bringing necessary reforms to the agency for many reasons, but none
greater than my belief that DMR's mission is fundamental to the health of
Mississippi's economy and environment.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/04/05/5471982/jamie-m-miller-time-for-dmr-to.html?sp=/99/728/
How to Make Fracking Safer
To avoid harming people or the planet, fix the leaks, get better data and
build better wells.
Wall Street Journal
By RUSSELL GOLD
April 4, 2014 7:18 p.m. ET
New York state has a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing. So do Los Angeles,
Quebec and France. Polls show rising opposition to this controversial oil
field technique, which cracks open rocks to free oil and natural gas, and
some critics want it banned unless it can be proven safe.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303532704579477931878610414?mg=reno64-wsj
