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… social leaders … -- Christian bishops, especially Catholics, are a much-sought-after lot. … EPA energy-savings competition open to churches … Philippines -- … Bishops 'to blame' for …

… both energy and water conservation. To enter, buildings must submit energy data for 2013 into EPA’s Energy Star portfolio manager. The application period runs from April 16 through May 16.    … and buildings that reduces its energy or water use by the highest percentage. In addition, EPA will recognize top buildings in various categories, and teams and buildings that reduce …

… Environmental Protection Agency in enacting carbon pollution limits on new power plants. The EPA proposed the new limits in September, after President Barack Obama included them as part of …

… Introducing the standards at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., recently appointed EPA administrator Gina McCarthy said the carbon limits would protect public health and the … encouraging new technologies and without hindering the economy. “Make no mistake about it, EPA’s action today to address carbon pollution from new power plants is an important step forward …

… of our drinking water.  … The KC Plant is currently being assessed for specific hazards by EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  There …

… carbon has been left unregulated. The memorandum will lay out parameters and a timeline for EPA to complete the standards before the end of Obama’s second term. Efforts will also be put in …

… in carbon emissions by 2020 and 83 percent reduction by 2050, when compared to 2005 levels. An EPA analysis estimated the cost of implementing the bill would add an additional $80-111 per …

… agree Obama continued to push the climate agenda, even if he did so below the radar through EPA regulations and supplying funding for green measures such as high speed rail, public …

… Secretary Kathleen Sebelius invited me to lunch on Thursday with Sec. Lisa Jackson (sec of EPA) and 2 others at the CNN Cafe. David Gergen stopped by the table and Kathleen introduced me …

… period of a rally on the campus of St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., Aug. 20. (Newscom/EPA/CJ Gunther) This year, that divergence is likely to be seen at the local level. Ovide …

… UNITE HERE workers protest outside of the Park Hyatt Hotel in downtown Chicago in 2009. (EPA/Kamil Krzaczynski) The priests aligned with the Hyatt workers and other industry workers …

… Chris Lisee … A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) Nearly all Muslims can agree on the basic beliefs of Islam: There is one God, …

… Zoe Ryan … Handguns for sale are displayed at Chuck's Firearms store in Atlanta July 27. (EPA/Erik S. Lesser) Handguns for sale are displayed at Chuck's Firearms store in Atlanta July 27. (EPA/Erik S. Lesser) Nearly 20 years ago, a poll showed that 52 percent of Americans favored …

… a suicide car bomb attack near the police station in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 20. (Newscom/EPA/Sameem Ismail) Shadle addresses the question “Why war?” by gleaning the fruits of this …

… blog , I shared an interview I recently had with Jerry Lawson, the national manager of the EPA's ENERGY STAR for Congregations program, and with Steve Bell, a consultant who works with the EPA's Portfolio Manager energy performance tool . In part II of our conversation, we address the …

… a key resource and partner in helping communities of faith achieve pollution prevention is the EPA’s Energy Star for Congregations program . Recently, I had a chance to interview the director … in Energy Star for Congregations. Also participating was Steve Bell, a contractor with EPA who helps coordinate the EPA’s Portfolio Manager database program. (Portfolio Management and …

… shown the detrimental effect hydraulic fracturing has on water, including studies from the EPA, Duke University and Cornell University. Even before the recent scientific studies on the …

… from their hives. The Organic Consumers Association is calling on people to demand that the EPA suspend use of Bayer manufactured pesticide, clothianidin, which is linked to the honeybee …

… coordinator for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas from Michigan, said: “We commend the EPA for taking this important step to reduce emissions that are fueling global warming and catastrophic climate change.” The EPA move lays groundwork for efforts to find cleaner and more sustainable ways to generate power. …

… to improve working conditions at Chinese factories that assemble its products. (Newscom/EPA/Beck Diefenbach) Dana Johnsen stands outside shareholder meeting at Apple's corporate … to improve working conditions at Chinese factories that assemble its products. (Newscom/EPA/Beck Diefenbach) … Viewpoint … Every decade, it seems that a new social issue captures the …