Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river’s flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering sailings. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/travel/mississippi-river-cruises-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is causing more fires to burn overnight, growing bigger, lasting longer and challenging the fire teams trying to control them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/climate/wildfires-heat-wave-night-temperature.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change and widely varied state regulations could mean you’re paying too much or far too little to insure your home. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/climate/home-insurance-prices-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An Oklahoma Republican who led the Environment Committee, he took hard-right stands on many issues but was especially vocal in challenging evidence of global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/us/politics/james-inhofe-dead.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 9, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Ivy Academy, a public charter school serving Chattanooga, to receive a $100,000 Environmental Education Grant for climate education across the state. The selectee is the first public school in Tennessee to partner with […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TALLAHASSE, Fla. (July 9, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Florida’s education organization Youth Environmental Alliance to receive $100,000 in funding to support Environmental Education across Broward and Palm Beach counties. The selectee provides immersive programs for youth, companies and communities that focus […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (July 9, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of National Wildlife Federation to receive $100,000 in funding to support Environmental Education across in metro Atlanta. This project will engage 8 Title 1 schools, 240 underserved minority students, 20 teachers, and 30 community […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) JACKSON, Miss. (July 9, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Mississippi State University Extension to receive $100,000 in funding to support Environmental Education in Jackson and across Mississippi. This selectee’s off-campus educational arm of Mississippi State University, the Extension provides current research […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Clearwater Paper Corporation of Lewiston, Idaho, will pay a combined $367,088 in penalties for failing to properly report releases of hazardous chlorine emissions that occurred in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Multiple unexpected releases of chlorine gas occurred at Clearwater’s […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (July 9, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Neighborhood House of Milwaukee will receive a grant for $100,000, for environmental education projects. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they need to protect public health today and in […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region (EPA) has reached a settlement with Cunningham Energy, LLC (Cunningham) and its parent, Houston Natural Resources Corp (HNRC), resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the West Virginia State Implementation Plan associated with two Cunningham […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA – Today, July 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency signed a new collective bargaining agreement with its largest union, the American Federation of Government Employees, Council 238. The new agreement was unanimously ratified by the union in May and implemented on June 14, 2024. It […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (July 9, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Openlands in Chicago, Illinois will receive a grant for $75,000 for environmental education projects. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they need to protect public health today and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of three organizations in New York and New Jersey to receive a total of $300,000 in grant funding for Environmental Education projects. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, July 9, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would award $5 million in grants to establish four new Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies and a national clearinghouse for new and emerging […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, July 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 38 organizations to receive over $3.6 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) GUAM — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the University of Maine and Learning Endeavors to receive competitive grants for environmental education projects in the Pacific Islands. These organizations have been chosen for their exceptional work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of California’s Ignited and Sierra Streams Institute to receive competitive grants for environmental projects in California. These organizations have been chosen for their exceptional work in promoting youth ecological stewardship and environmental education, with […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 8, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that four organizations in New England have been selected to receive a total of $380,000 to empower youth to tackle environmental challenges, foster community resilience, and advance environmental justice in underserved communities. The four New England […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LAS VEGAS — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Nevada’s System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) to receive a competitive grant for environmental education in Nevada. This organization has been chosen for its exceptional work […]