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July 20, 2011

Community Notes 07-20-2011

  1. Sustainable Innovation with Paul Anastas. Paul Anastas, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Science Advisor to the Agency, will be giving a presentation called “Sustainable  Innovation: An Effective Framework for Economic Growth”. Dr. Paul Anastas will focus on on innovation, green chemistry and sustainability. The presentation will take place at the Greater Houston Partnership offices on July 27th from 12-3:30pm. RSVP to Regina Recinos at rrecinos@houston.org.
  2. EPA Grants for Green Jobs. The EPA will be awarding more than $6.2 million in national grants to train job seekers in green jobs and to clean up contaminated sites. For more information, visit http://lgean.org/news.cfm#6744.
  3. EPA Webcast Seminar on Saving Water & Energy. A seminar on saving water and energy and reducing greenhouse gases by improving efficiency is now available online. The webcast highlights actions that water and wastewater utilities can take to save water and energy, as well as includes information about how grassroots organizations are getting involved to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their communities. For more information, visit http://lgean.org/news.cfm#6755.
  4. Air Quality Forecast. http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/compliance/monitoring/air/monops/forecast_today.html
    • July 21: Green–Good–Moderate winds and low background levels should keep air quality in the “Good” range away from any wildfires. The African dust cloud will expand and increase particulate levels in Central Texas early and eventually spread throughout the eastern two thirds of the state by evening, though concentrations should remain low enough to keep the daily AQI in the “Good” range.
    • July 22: Green–Good–As African dust moves out of the state, moderate winds, increased cloud cover, and/or lower background levels should keep air quality in the “Good” range statewide away from any wildfires.
    • July 23: Green–Good–Moderate winds, increased cloud cover, and/or lower background levels should keep air quality in the “Good” range statewide away from any wildfires.