Oregon state in US has finished building a very large wind turbine farm which will supply 450-MW in a cost of 1$ billion. In addition another wind farm is in construction which will be the largest in US with a total power of 845-MW. This wind farm will be finished in 2012.
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U.S. cancels 21$ million of Brazil debt in exchange for Amazon forest protection. The U.S. has done the same also for Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and the Philippines.
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The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) announced last week an addition of 75,000 acres to their Wetlands Reserve Program. Wetlands are an important habitat to many species, they filter contaminants from the water, and they prevent flooding and soil erosion, and play other environmental key roles. The USDA will also provide approximately $175 million in funding to the 22 states and Puerto Rico, too.
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US air quality has improved significantly since 1990 for the six common air pollutants according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA regulatory actions have led to cleaner cars, industries and consumer products and new pollution control systems for power plants.
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Carpenter from Virginia, US lived with a $200 million secret for five months until he came forward couple of days ago to claim the big prize. Lottery officials say his jackpot was the second-highest paid out to a Virginia resident.
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Secretary Clinton signed an agreement with Brazil to combat deforestation with the objective of slash greenhouse gas emissions from tropical deforestation. The deal marks the first time the two countries have formally agreed to work together on this subject.
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US president Barack Obama vows to reduce the number of the nuclear weapons. Marking 40th years for the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, Mr. Obama will host a nuclear security summit in Washington next month and will pursue the ultimate vision of a world without nuclear weapons.
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Donations from Americans for earthquake relief in Haiti have passed the $1 billion and received by 91 charities engaged in Haiti relief. Major recipients of Haiti donations include American Red Cross, Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the U.S. wing of Doctors Without Borders.
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