Obama To Propose Protecting 1.4 Million Acres Of U.S. Arctic Refuge. (Adds part of Arctic Ocean to be off limits, background) WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S.
President Barack Obama will propose protecting 1.4 million acres (556,000 hectares) of the Arctic from oil and gas drilling, the Interior Department said on Sunday. The administration plans to propose designating the area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, the highest level of federal protection under which oil and gas drilling is banned, it said in a statement.
The Washington Post said earlier that the Interior Department would also place part of the Arctic Ocean off limits to drilling and is considering additional limits on oil and gas production in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The announcement is one of a series that the Interior Department will make this week that will affect Alaska's oil and gas production, the Post said. The U.S. U.S. "It's clear this administration does not care about us, and sees us as nothing but a territory. Is Climate Change To Blame For The Northeast Snow Storm? Tossing Out Food In The Trash? In Seattle, You'll Be Fined For That. Seattle garbage collector Anousone Sadettanh empties a small residential garbage bin into his truck in 2014.
It is now illegal to toss out food with the trash in the city. Residents will get warning tags for now; the city will start imposing fines in July. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption itoggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Seattle garbage collector Anousone Sadettanh empties a small residential garbage bin into his truck in 2014. Elaine Thompson/AP In Seattle, wasting food will now earn you a scarlet letter — well, a scarlet tag, to be more accurate.
The bright red tag, posted on a garbage bin, tells everyone who sees it that you've violated a new city law that makes it illegal to put food into trash cans. "I'm sure neighbors are going to see these on their other neighbors' cans," says Rodney Watkins, a lead driver for Recology CleanScapes, a waste contractor for the city. Seattle is the first city in the nation to fine homeowners for not properly sorting their garbage. Amy Radil/KUOW. Obama To Propose Protecting 1.4 Million Acres Of U.S. Arctic Refuge. Resources - Energy Conservation - Green Schools Program. Water Conservation - Green Schools Program. Water conservation is the main focus of Level Three of the King County Green Schools Program.
After each school or school district completes the Level Three Best Practices Guide, recognition is awarded. For a description of the program, visit How it Works. Schools can play a vital role in reducing our region's water consumption and protecting this precious natural resource. Schools use water for a variety of purposes including classroom instruction such as in science labs, and for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Water consumption in schools can be reduced by properly maintaining plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems, investing in faucet aerators and other water-efficient tools, and through simple actions such as regularly checking for leaks and drips.
For ideas on how your school or district can decrease its water consumption and teach students about the importance of conserving and protecting water, see the Level Three Best Practices Guide. Criteria and resources top of page. Sustaining Green School: Level Four - Green Schools Program. This new program level is for schools that have been recognized as Level Three King County Green Schools.
Congratulations on completing Levels One, Two and Three of the King County Green Schools Program. Your efforts have engaged students and staff in environmental stewardship, conserved natural resources, and reduced costs. The main focus of a Level Four Sustaining Green School is to continue to involve your whole school in maintaining its Level One (waste reduction and recycling), Level Two (energy conservation), and Level Three (water conservation) practices. To be recognized as a Level Four Green School, your school also should select and complete an additional practice or educational strategy from Best Practices Guide listed in the Level Four Guide. King County Green Schools program success story: Skyline High School. Issaquah, WA - Official Website. ISSAQUAH GREEN TEAM WORK PLANS. Is not available.