The coal ash pond that ruptured is one of 1,300 such ponds, many of which are upwards of 1,500 acres, spread across the United States. Mr. Burke states: “Your household garbage is managed much more consistently [than coal ash].”. These ponds are home to billions of gallons of fly ash and other byproducts of burning coal. MORE >>

The majority of the protected forests are in the western United States. However, Vilsack does not have authority over the state of Idaho. Idaho and Colorado were the two states which decided to develop their own forest road rules. Some argued that conflicting court decisions marred the implementation of the rule. MORE >>

Hotels New York New York City News North America United States Green Travel News Hilton New York Manhattan ReutersA new living green roof and a super-energy-efficient heat and power system are the latest eco-upgrades at Hilton New York, the city's largest hotel. MORE >>

The two researchers conducted their study on fish in rivers near wastewater treatment plants in the United States. In an unrelated study, the Associated Press is pursuing reports of pharmaceuticals being in drinking water across the United States. The chosen cities were Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Orlando and Philadelphia. MORE >>

California Los Angeles North America Pasadena United States Green Globe Langham Huntington Reuters| Certified Green History | As I walk past the Rolls Royces, late model Porches and BMWs on my way into the Langham Huntington, I can’t help but wonder whether this impressive luxury hotel can really get its green on. MORE >>