9/29/14
State
Port of Gulfport achieves "Green Marine" designation
WLOX
GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -The Port of Gulfport is committed to "going green".
But in this case, it's more than just a slogan. The port has been
recognized for its environmental stewardship.
http://www.wlox.com/story/26639896/port-of-gulfport-achieves-green-marine-designation
Gulfport's state port goes green
SUN HERALDSeptember 26, 2014
GULFPORT -- The state port celebrated its designation Friday morning as one
of the country's first saltwater ports to be Green Marine-certified.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/09/26/5821177_gulfports-state-port-goes-green.html?sp=/99/100/&rh=1
Port of Gulfport Awarded Green Marine Certification
WXXV
After the BP oil spill damaged much of the environment on the Gulf Coast,
the Port of Gulfport is taking steps toward protecting our natural
resources.
http://www.wxxv25.com/news/local/story/Port-of-Gulfport-Awarded-Green-Marine/wPNyrLs6pkesfDEuxKjwew.cspx
Jackson has $12 million shortfall in water and sewer fund
Clarion Ledger
Jackson probably needs to raise water rates because there is an
approximately $12 million deficit in the water and sewer revenue
compared to debt, the city's new public works director says.
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2014/09/25/jackson-has-12-million-shortfall-in-water-and-sewer-fund/16243913/
Adams County residents can opt out of recycling
The Associated PressSeptember 29, 2014
NATCHEZ, MISS. — Adams County residents who don't want to go green will
have an opportunity to let others take their place in a county recycling
program.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/09/29/5826480/adams-county-residents-can-opt.html?sp=/99/184/218/
HPD Drug Dropoff Day
WDAM
Drug Dropoff Day at the Hattiesburg Police department brought in about 200
pounds of out-of-date and unwanted prescription drugs during the
semi-annual event.http://www.wdam.com/story/26644560/hpd-drug-dropoff-day
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources opening more waters for
shrimping on Monday
The Associated Press
BILOXI, Miss. - The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will open
additional waters for shrimping on Monday, Sept. 29, according to a news
release.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2014/09/department_of_marine_resources_3.html
Regional
Kentucky AG Conway criticizes EPA pollution plan
BY CHRIS ADAMS
McClatchy Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and a dozen of his peers
from across the country are pushing hard against a recently proposed carbon
pollution rule, saying it would require states to undertake a massive
overhaul of their energy sectors but give them far too little time to do
so.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2014/09/26/241228_kentucky-ag-conway-criticizes.html?rh=1
National
Week ahead: EPA on the clock for climate, water rules
The Hill
Coming off a week of events dedicated to fighting global warming, the
administration is now hunkering down to finalize and promote policies that
are the pillars of President Obama's climate legacy.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/219154-week-ahead-epa-on-the-clock-for-climate-water-rules
EPA chief: Don't believe hype about states resisting climate rules
The Hill
Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy said there is a
"different" discussion going on behind closed doors about the
administration's proposed carbon pollution rules than the one being
broadcast.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/219061-epa-chief-dont-believe-hype-about-pushback-on-climate-rule
Obama faces hard sell on climate fund
The Hill
President Obama is facing international pressure to contribute to a $100
billion-a-year fund to help poor countries deal with climate change, but
Republicans are likely to stand in the way, endangering his efforts on a
key legacy issue.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/219069-obama-faces-hard-sell-on-global-climate-fund
Mining for sand for fracking holds risks for communities, study says
LA Times
As a domestic energy boom driven by hydraulic fracturing spreads, so could
strip-mining for sand needed for the controversial production process,
introducing risks to water, air, public health and property values,
according to a report issued Thursday.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-fracking-sand-mining-20140925-story.html
Opinion
Reeves: Hearings look to build on budget successes
Tate Reeves
Clarion Ledger
Tuesday marks the start of creating a 2016 state budget that funds
priorities like education, job growth and public safety while
eliminating waste and inefficiencies.
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/opinion/columnists/2014/09/27/reeves-hearings-look-build-budget-successes/16357389/
