Yearly Archives: 2014


Safely “Deck the Halls”

POV

It’s Holiday decorating time once again. It is estimated this year Americans will spend six billion dollars on Christmas decorations alone according to the Nation Retail Federation.  If you have decorated or are planning to decorate for the holidays this year, please take a moment to review some of these Holiday Decoration Safety tips published […]


Insects good for cleaning up garbage

POV

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that insects and other arthropods play a significant role in disposing of garbage on the streets of Manhattan –from a December 2, 2014 news release.  Insects were shown to consume food waste (junk food) left in the median of New York City streets.  The study also […]


Insects good for cleaning up garbage

POV

By: Karen Thompson (karent@smithmanage.com) A new study from North Carolina State University shows that insects and other arthropods play a significant role in disposing of garbage on the streets of Manhattan –from a December 2, 2014 news release.  Insects were shown to consume food waste (junk food) left in the median of New York City […]


EPA Issues a Revision of the CSAPR Rule

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Today EPA announced an interim final rule with request for comment to Amend Dates in Federal Implementation Plans Addressing Interstate Transport of Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter.  This is otherwise known as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), the “Transport Rule” or the “Good Neighbor Rule” requires states to develop plans to reducing power plant […]


EPA Issues a Revision of the CSAPR Rule

POV

Today EPA announced an interim final rule with request for comment to Amend Dates in Federal Implementation Plans Addressing Interstate Transport of Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter.  This is otherwise known as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), the “Transport Rule” or the “Good Neighbor Rule” requires states to develop plans to reducing power plant […]