Biden-Harris Administration Selects Five Recipients to Receive Nearly $15M in Grants to Address Climate-Damaging Hydrofluorocarbons as Part of Investing in America Agenda

May 28, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, May 28, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of five recipients from across the country for grants to tackle the climate crisis by reclaiming and destroying hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3,150,770 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in South Carolina

May 24, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) COLUMBIA, S.C. – On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3,150,770 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in South Carolina while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $8,387,710 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Florida

May 24, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TALLAHASSEE, FL. – On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $8,387,710 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Florida while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5,500,000 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Georgia

May 24, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA, GA. – On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $5,500,000 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Georgia while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7,830,500 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Alabama

May 24, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $7,830,500 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Alabama while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup […]

A Test of Cloud-Brightening Machines Poses No Health Risk, Officials Say

May 24, 2024 / by Christopher Flavelle / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment After halting a test of controversial technology to fight global warming, the city of Alameda, Calif., said it had found no “measurable health risk” from the giant salty-mist-spraying fans. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/climate/cloud-brightening-geoengineering.html

EPA Enforcement Actions at Facilities in Arizona, California and Nevada Address Chemical Safety Deficiencies

May 23, 2024 / by Region 09 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a series of enforcement actions to address deficiencies in safety plans at eight facilities in Arizona, California and Nevada that store or use certain types of chemicals. The Clean Air Act requires facilities that use extremely hazardous […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4,000,000 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Arkansas

May 23, 2024 / by Region 06 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (May 23, 2024)  –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4 million in grants from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Arkansas while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.3 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Cherokee Nation

May 23, 2024 / by Region 06 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (May 23, 2024)  –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1,333,883 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Cherokee Nation while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana

May 23, 2024 / by Region 06 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities DALLAS, TEXAS […]

EPA Names Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings in 2023

May 22, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its annual “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings last year. Los Angeles leads the pack, with 876 ENERGY STAR certified buildings. In second […]

EPA Finalizes Order with California Department of Corrections Regarding San Luis Obispo Treatment Plant

May 22, 2024 / by Region 09 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for claims of Clean Water Act violations at the California Men’s Colony drinking water treatment facility in San Luis Obispo, California. The order addresses the plant’s […]

Poor Air Quality Expected for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire on May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Climate, Europe, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 22, 2024) – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to elevated ground-level ozone. Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. […]

Los Angeles Ranks First in the Nation for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

May 22, 2024 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – California cities lead the nation as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its annual ENERGY STAR “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings last year. Los Angeles leads the pack, with 876 […]

EPA Region 7 Partners with AmeriCorps VISTA to Bring Green Service Opportunities to Midwest

May 21, 2024 / by Region 07 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 21, 2024) – In a first-of-its-kind effort for the Agency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has partnered with AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) to launch the new Green VISTA Corps program. Through this historic partnership, Region 7’s Green VISTA program will provide […]

EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the National Environmental Museum and Education Center

May 21, 2024 / by Headquarters / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 21, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan was joined by past and present Senior EPA Officials and other environmental stakeholders to officially open the National Environmental Museum and Education Center. The Center, which is located in the William Jefferson Clinton building […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $14 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants Under Investing in America Agenda

May 21, 2024 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of approximately $14 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for environmental job training grants under EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program. Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan […]

EPA Announces $2M in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Washington

May 20, 2024 / by Region 10 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (May 20, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,279,070 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Washington while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected two communities in Washington to receive EPA […]

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