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Energy Projects Transform Trash to Green Power	The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized six landfill methane capture projects and partners for their innovation in generating renewable energy and protecting the climate and people’s health by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Putting the Dead to Work: Conservation paleobiologists dig deep to solve today's ecological, evolutionary questions	Conservation paleobiologists--scientists who use the fossil record to understand the evolutionary and ecological responses of present-day species to changes in their environment--are putting the dead to work.
US EPA Halts Disposal of Mining Waste to Appalachian Waters at Proposed Spruce Mine	The EPA on January 13, 2011 announced that it will use its authority under the Clean Water Act to halt the proposed disposal of mining waste in streams at the Mingo-Logan Coal Company’s Spruce No. 1 coal mine.
U.S. Federal Agencies Join Efforts to Reduce Radon Exposure / Radon exposure is the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer	January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and eight other federal agencies are announcing a new effort to strengthen the fight against radon exposure.
Broken Glass Yields Clues to Climate Change:Ordinary drinking glasses and atmospheric dust particles break apart in similar patterns	Clues to future climate may be found in the way an ordinary drinking glass shatters. Results of a study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences find that microscopic particles of dust can break apart in patterns that are similar to the fragment patterns of broken glass and other brittle objects.
EPA Sets First National Standard to Reduce Mercury Emissions from Gold Production	The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cutting emissions from gold ore processing and production facilities with a new standard that will reduce annual mercury emissions by more than 75 percent from 2007 levels.
UN-REDD Programme Applauds the COP16 Agreement on REDD+ Reached in Cancun	New UNFCCC decision on REDD+, part of a comprehensive set of decisions to move forward on addressing climate change, represents a positive step forward in conserving and sustainably managing the world's forests to combat climate change.
Managing Nutrients Presents Both Challenges and Solutions to Food Security	As global populations increase, a growing demand for food can be achieved through sustainable production and use of fertilizers which if not managed correctly will impact food security as well as water quality and availability, fisheries and biodiversity, says a report.
From Bamboo Bikes to Biomass Briquettes: UNEP Unveils SEED Award Winners	The SEED Awards recognize inspiring social and environmental entrepreneurs whose businesses can help meet sustainable development challenges.
Sea Turtles: "Turtle Positioning System" helps reptiles on fantastic voyage	"Turtle Positioning System" helps reptiles on fantastic voyage