Biden-Harris Administration Announces 2024 Recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and Youth

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, June 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA).  “We are delighted to celebrate and recognize the […]

How to Make Thrilling Theater About Climate Change Negotiations

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new play from the writers of “The Jungle” dramatizes the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, a landmark climate agreement preceded by years of arguments over its wording. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/theater/kyoto-royal-shakespeare-company.html

La Región 7 de la EPA invita al público a asistir a las reuniones comunitarias sobre el sitio Superfund Omaha Lead en el área céntrica de Omaha, Nebraska

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KANSAS (17 DE JUNIO DE 2024) – Funcionarios de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA), Región 7, organizarán dos reuniones comunitarias el lunes 24 y el martes 25 de junio para actualizar a los miembros de la comunidad sobre el sitio Superfund Omaha Lead y los hallazgos […]

EPA Announces Settlement with Intelligent Design Corp. for Lead Paint Renovation Violations in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $95,000 settlement with Intelligent Design Corp., in Maple Grove, Minnesota, to resolve alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting  regulations.   “Compliance with federal lead paint laws is essential to protect children and is one of EPA’s highest […]

The Greens Are Dead. Long Live the Greens!

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Europe’s climate change-minded parties performed poorly in the European Union elections. Is the once ambitious European green movement over, or could its electoral crash launch a rebirth? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/world/europe/eu-elections-green-parties.html

El Nino Ends and La Niña Is Coming. What Does That Mean for Weather?

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The NOAA Climate Prediction Center announced an end to the El Niño climate phenomenon on Thursday, and predicted that La Niña could start as early as next month. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/climate/el-nino-la-nina.html

EPA to Hold Community Meeting Thursday, June 20, on Cleanup Progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund Site 

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (June 14, 2024) – On Thursday, June 20, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold an informal community meeting to discuss cleanup progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund site, located at 5025 Evanston Ave., Muskegon, Michigan. The EPA will also share upcoming opportunities for community input and […]

EPA Settles Alleged Clean Air Act Violations with EnerSys Energy Products Inc. in Missouri

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Missouri lead-acid battery manufacturer EnerSys Energy Products Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s Warrensburg and two Springfield facilities. The company is a subsidiary […]

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Provide $37 million to Reduce Flooding, Protect Water Quality in San Diego

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, in San Diego, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and the California Water Resources Control Board announced a $37 million investment in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to support the South Mission Storm Drain and […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics” as part of President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to tackle climate change, feed […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics  

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics” as part of President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to tackle climate change, feed […]

Andersen’s Sales and Salvage in Greeley, Colorado, to pay $195,000 for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act 

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER  —   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with Andersen’s Sales and Salvage Inc. at 1490 E 8th St., in Greeley, Colorado, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act associated with releases of refrigerants. The consent agreement and final order requires the […]

Environmental Group to Study Effects of Artificially Cooling Earth

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Environmental Defense Fund, entering controversial territory, will spend millions of dollars examining the impact of reflecting sunlight into space as global warming worsens. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/10/climate/edf-solar-geoengineering-research.html

EPA Requires Safety Improvements at Chlorine Gas Facility in Saipan

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a compliance agreement with the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) to resolve claims of Clean Air Act violations at its bulk chlorine storage site in Saipan. Under this agreement, within one year the CUC must meet requirements including updating […]

Biden-Harris Administration Highlights $800,000 for Clean School Buses in Ann Arbor, Michigan 

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (June 10, 2024) — Today, the White House and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan, as recipient of rebates from EPA’s Clean School Bus program. The school district will receive up to $800,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help purchase […]

‘Not Sustainable’: High Insurance Costs Threaten Affordable Housing

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Homeowners in areas battered by climate disasters are facing dizzying insurance rate increases. But builders of housing for the homeless and other low-income families are also struggling. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/07/us/home-insurance-homeless-affordable.html

EPA Region 7 Celebrates with Superfund Job Training Initiative Graduates in Joplin, Missouri

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister provides remarks at the SuperJTI graduation ceremony for the Tri-State Mining District in Joplin, Missouri, on June 6, 2024. SuperJTI graduates (front) Steven Schiernbeck, (back from left) Bryan Fetters, Lawrence Haflich, and Patrick Landis look on. (Photo by U.S. EPA) LENEXA, […]

La EPA y las autoridades de Puerto Rico anuncian fondos para mejorar la planta de tratamiento de aguas sanitarias de Bayamón

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NUEVA YORK – Hoy, en una importante inversión para mejorar la infraestructura de agua en Puerto Rico, la Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA), junto con las autoridades locales, anunciaron fondos para comenzar mejoras en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Sanitarias de Bayamón. Las […]

EPA and Puerto Rico Authorities Announce Funding to Enhance Bayamon’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, in a significant investment to improve water infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alongside local authorities, announced funding to begin a major upgrade project at the Bayamon Wastewater Treatment Plant. The $22.7 million upgrade, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, […]

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