The Nicaragua Canal

Last updated on May 21, 2020Jun 5, 2015: On May 31, 2015, the completed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment prepared by Environmental Resources Management was presented to Nicaraguan authorities. Nicaragua Says Study Finds Canal 'Viable'; … Continue reading The Nicaragua Canal →

Environmental Protection Agency Announces Final Rule on Coal Ash

Last updated on January 13, 2016Dec 20, 2014: Yesterday, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy signed the "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities" final rule (this is a prepublication … Continue reading Environmental Protection Agency Announces Final Rule on Coal Ash →

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Fracking Ban

Last updated on April 12, 2017Jun 29, 2015: The state of New York released its formal, nearly 7-year study on fracking, making the statewide ban official. N.Y. Officially Bans Fracking With Release of Seven-Year Study … Continue reading New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Fracking Ban →

Obama Announces Major Policy Changes in United States and Cuba Relations

Last updated on November 30, 2016On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced major changes in policy between the United States and Cuba. On January 22, 2015, the U.S. and Cuba held diplomatic talks for the … Continue reading Obama Announces Major Policy Changes in United States and Cuba Relations →