EPA Moves Tentatively Towards Green

As of May 1st, the EPA will be asking hotels and convention centers bidding for their business about the sustainability of their operations. According to the NY Times, the "questions range from sweeping queries about recycling programs and energy efficiency to specific ones about paperless billing and reused towels". Unfortunately, the questions will only be "considered" when selecting a meeting space, and the EPA won't verify the honesty of hotels answers.

The EPA is also (finally) considering a proposal that would cut emissions from lawnmowers about 35 percent, and put reduce powerboat and outboard engine emissions by 70 percent. The proposal would regulate about 25 percent of all mobile-source hydrocarbon emissions.

Baby steps, but maybe they're starting to take the Supreme Court ruling earlier this month to heart?