Environment

New MRSA Strain Found in Denmark

Researchers in Denmark have identified a new form of the superbug known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) that they suspect may be spread through eating contaminated poultry.

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EPA awards $1.34 million to Arizona to reduce hazardous waste in Arizona and along U.S.-Mexico Border

The Nogales Wash and trash cleanup removed tons of debris and hazardous waste and averted a potentially...

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Kiribati’s Over-Reliance on Fuel to End With World Bank Project

Large-scale solar panels installed at four government owned facilities were officially unveiled today as part of a new World Bank project designed to reduce Kiribati’s dependence on imported fuel, on September 23.

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U.S. EPA requires San Joaquin Valley ag company to safely manage pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc., over misbranded and improperly stored agricultural pesticides. The chemical and fertilizer retailer has agreed to pay $76,240 in civil...

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