Perdue signs agreement to protect Chesapeake, Delaware Bays Sep 21 - Under the agreement, Perdue Farms, Inc. will launch a company-wide environmental management program in 2008 for all of its contract poultry farms, provide training and assistance to farmers, and recognize farms that demonstrate environmental and compliance excellence.
News release | More about animal feeding operations

Alternate refrigerants proposed for car A/C systems Sep 19 - The proposal lists HFC-152a and CO2 for use in new motor vehicle air conditioning systems. These alternatives are non ozone-depleting gases and do not contribute to stratospheric ozone depletion.
News release | Read about the proposal

Pollution Prevention Week, Sep 18-24 - Reducing pollution before it ever gets to the environment is one of the most important ways to protect the environment. Learn ways individuals, families, and companies can prevent pollution and conserve resources. Get started with pollution prevention now!

Project demonstrates bumper crop using less pesticides Sep 18 - Using an EPA grant, Rutgers University in New Jersey is exploring integrated pest management (IPM) for cranberry production. IPM relies on a combination of common-sense practices to reduce the risks to consumers and agricultural workers.
More about IPM

New report shows reduced air pollution in eastern states Sep 13 - In 2005 emissions of ozone-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) in 19 eastern states and DC decreased by 11 percent, improving air quality for millions of people. NOx emissions were reduced by 57 percent since 2000 and by 72 percent since 1990.
News release | Read the report

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