Maps of the Nation’s 101 Most Dangerous Chemical Facilities. Millions at Risk.

Map of the Nation’s 101 Most Dangerous Chemical Facilities. Millions at Risk.

This map shows the locations of the nation’s 101 most dangerous chemical facilities, each of which threatens some 1 million or more people. The vast majority of these facilities could convert to safer, more secure chemicals or processes.

Interactive Google Maps of Nation’s 101 Most Dangerous Chemical Facilities.

Chemical Terrorism, Security and our Right-to-Know

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (H.R. 2868), Drinking Water System Security Act (H.R. 3258) both have the potential of decreasing our risk of exposure to dangerous toxic chemicals where we live, work and play.

Articles, Maps, Resources and Background about chemical terrorism, security and out right-to-know about chemical risks where we work, live and play.

Renewable Energy Atlas of the West

Renewable Energy Atlas of the West: A Guide to the Region's Resource Potential. Nicely done atlas with many maps in PDF format ready for download.

The Renewable Energy Atlas of the West is designed as a resource for policy makers, advocates, landowners, developers and others interested in furthering the production of electricity from renewable wind, solar, geothermal and biomass energy resources. Utilizing state-of-the-art GIS technology.

View or download the Renewable Energy Atlas of the West

High Resolution Renewable Energy ArcGIS Shapefiles - Solar, Wind, Biomass, Hydrogen

High Resolution Renewable Energy ArcGIS Shapefiles - Solar, Wind, Biomass, Hydrogen - U.S. and International.

Download Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydrogen Renewable Energy Shapefiles

Renewable Wind Energy GIS Shapefile Map Layers

Renewable Wind Energy GIS Shapefile Map Layers. Determine wind density and speed.

Download Free Wind Energy Shapefiles.

Huge Hikes in Allowable Radioactivity in Drinking Water, Air and Soil

Huge Hikes in Allowable Radioactivity in Drinking Water, Air and Soil

In a parting shot, the Bush administration ordered the EPA to radically increase the allowable amounts of nuclear radiation in our water, air and soil. The Obama administration suspended the action temporarily.

According to PEER, "The new draft standards have been promulgated in secrecy despite sharp controversy about allowing public exposure to radiation levels vastly higher than those EPA had previously deemed unacceptably dangerous."

Three articles about this issue and supporting documents follow:

PEER files suit: EPA yet to object to Bush administration's radically higher radiation exposure levels.

MARKEY URGES EPA NOT TO WEAKEN RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS.

Huge Hikes in Allowable Radioactivity in Drinking Water, Air and Soil.

Free Download EPA Criteria Pollutant ArcGIS Shapefile Map Layers

Free Download EPA Criteria Pollutant ArcGIS Shapefile Map Layers. Includes facility name, address, amount released and more for CO, carbon monoxide, NOx, nitrous oxide, SO2, sulfur dioxide, VOC, volatile organic compounds, NH3, ammonia, PM10, particulate matter 10 micrometers or less, PM2.5, particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less.

Download EPA Criteria Pollutant Shapefiles.

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