The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, 17 February issued its evaluation of "health and emissions" data on E15 -- the next critical step in the process of getting E15 to the marketplace. EPA previously had granted two partial waivers for E15: the first in October 2010 for the 2007 model year autos, newer autos and light duty trucks; the second in January 2011 would extend the permitted usage to 2001 model year autos and light duty trucks. Those waivers deemed that E15 would allow the specified vehicles to meet their emission standards over their "full useful life" (e.g. 100,000 miles or 120,000 miles for light duty motor vehicles, depending on the vehicle type and model year). The EPA also issued two conditions for thos...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...