The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today
that it has awarded a $192,300 grant for environmental jobs training to
a Fresno employment, education, and training service organization. The Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board (FRWIB)
will use the funds to train 70 students and place at least 60 graduates
in environmental related jobs. The environmental fields that will use
the workers include recycling, solid waste management, wastewater
treatment, pest control, and hazardous waste cleanup.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-awards-192-300-environmental-jobs-training-grant-to-fresno-group
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Plains responds to media criticism of its safety record and Refugio oil spill
Plains All American Pipeline Company, L.P., has responded to media
criticism of its safety record and lack of automatic shutoff valves in a
pipeline that spilled 2,500 barrels of crude oil, despoiling the Santa
Barbara coast and adjoining ocean waters. The spill occurred on May 19, 2015,
when crude oil escaped from an apparently broken pipeline, flowed
through a culvert under Highway 101, and onto Refugio beach. The
affected coastline has been closed to the public and an intensive
cleanup and wildlife rescue operation is currently underway.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/plains-responds-to-media-criticism-of-its-safety-record-and-refugio-oil-spill
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/plains-responds-to-media-criticism-of-its-safety-record-and-refugio-oil-spill
#Refugio,#Plains,#oilspill
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Plains oil spill in Santa Barbara reveals some interesting information
On Tuesday morning, May 19, 2015, something happened to an onshore pipeline belonging to Plains All American Pipeline Company, LP., near Santa Barbara,
CA. Approximately 2,500 barrels of crude oil was released from what has
been reported to be a break in that pipeline. The oil flowed into a
nearby storm drain culvert that went under California Highway 101 and
made its way to Refugio Beach, contaminating both the beach and the
Pacific Ocean.
However, a review of several media reports, statements from the pipeline
owner, government officials, other oil company representatives, and
others has revealed some interesting responses and tidbits of
information that all will be factored into explaining the event,
minimizing the chances of it happening again, and determining the
ultimate responsibility, fines, and resultant costs. It may also help to
influence the future of energy development and usage in Santa Barbara
County and elsewhere.
Read more at the link below:
Friday, May 22, 2015
California closes in on ban of plastic microbeads in consumer products
California lawmakers, never shy when addressing environmental problems,
have their sights set on another ecosystem problem – the use of plastic microbeads in beauty and personal care products. A bill that would ban the use of such materials in California, AB-888 (Bloom), has been making its way through the California Assembly. Today, after its third reading, the bill was passed on a 55-18 vote.
#microbeads,#ab888,#plasticpollution
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/california-closes-on-ban-of-plastic-microbeads-consumer-products
#microbeads,#ab888,#plasticpollution
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/california-closes-on-ban-of-plastic-microbeads-consumer-products
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