Tag: Environmental Protection Agency

New report: EPA’s effective track record forecasting technological progress allows for stronger air pollution policies

Stuart Mitchell

Despite regularly facing skepticism, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a strong track record of forecasting technological progress that allows for stronger air pollution policies, according to a new analysis.  Under the federal Clean Air Act, the EPA must consider the feasibility and cost of emerging technologies necessary to meet its proposed emissions standards. Almost invariably during a rule-making process, the EPA’s projections for these technologies are met with concerns from industry and other stakeholders. Through public comments, lawsuits, and advertising campaigns, opponents argue the technology is not ready, is…

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‘Don’t be Dick’ – Coffee Cup Crisis – Campaign launched to highlight serious problem caused by disposable coffee cups in Dublin

Stuart Mitchell

Three local authorities in Dublin have launched a major awareness campaign today to tackle the growing environmental issue of disposable coffee cups in the Dublin Region. Most disposable cups are made from paper with a plastic lining to make them waterproof in order to hold hot drinks. This makes them unsuitable for recycling in Ireland. With Irish people using in excess of 200 million disposable cups every year this is having a seriously negative impact on our environment. To further compound the issue, disposable coffee cups have become a major…

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