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EPA Announces $6.5 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Ohio

May 20, 2024 / by Region 05 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Announces $6.5 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Ohio 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 May 20, 2024 […]

‘The Interview’: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

May 18, 2024 / by David Marchese / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/18/magazine/ayana-elizabeth-johnson-interview.html

Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening.

May 18, 2024 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/18/world/americas/mexico-city-water.html

Hochul Meets the Pope, and Reflects on Her Father and Irish Catholicism

May 16, 2024 / by Claire Fahy / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At a climate change summit at the Vatican, Gov. Kathy Hochul positioned New York State as a leader in pursuing environmental goals, but also recalled her late father. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/nyregion/hochul-pope-climate.html

EPA holds in-person regional roadshow to help communities access historic Investing in America funding for local climate and environmental justice solutions

May 16, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) COLUMBIA, SC (May 16, 2024) — As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, a groundbreaking effort to help communities across the nation navigate the EPA’s Inflation Reduction Act investments and other new funding opportunities made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, […]

DeSantis Signs Law Deleting Climate Change From Florida Policy

May 16, 2024 / by CORAL DAVENPORT / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The law also stops programs designed to encourage renewable energy and conservation in a state that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/climate/desantis-climate-change-florida.html

The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

May 15, 2024 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Times investigation found climate change may now be a concern for every homeowner in the country. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/climate-insurance.html

EPA proposes PCBs cleanup plan for Spokane River

May 15, 2024 / by Region 10 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting public comment on its proposed plan to reduce the amount of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, in the Spokane River basin. PCBs in surface water readily accumulate in aquatic organisms, meaning even small amounts in the environment can pose health problems […]

EPA Announces Over $2.8M in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Region 7

May 14, 2024 / by Region 07 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 14, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2,883,000 in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs in Region 7. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing […]

Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth

May 14, 2024 / by Katrina Miller and Delger Erdenesanaa / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/science/astronomy-climate-change.html

EPA grant set to bring recycling transformation to Northern Shenandoah

May 13, 2024 / by Region 03 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz presented the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission with a $3.9 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant for new and expanded recycling infrastructure during a ceremony in Winchester, Virginia. Joined by state and local […]

EPA Announces $39 million to Modernize Infrastructure in Illinois with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law from the Biden-Harris Administration

May 13, 2024 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $39 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District in central Illinois. This WIFIA loan will help finance the district’s Wastewater System Modernization and Rehabilitation Program, which will […]

Biden-Harris Administration Marks 2024 Infrastructure Week as $11.5 Billion in Water Infrastructure Investments Reach State Finance Programs Across the Country Through Investing in America Agenda

May 13, 2024 / by Water OW / Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 13, as the Biden-Harris Administration kicks off Infrastructure Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency highlighted the more than $11.5 billion in water infrastructure funding available for states this year through the FY24 State Revolving Fund programs, under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. […]

EPA announces 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program

May 13, 2024 / by Region 10 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 announced the Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Award Program for 2024. The program recognizes companies for leadership in innovative P2 practices within Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and businesses operating on Tribal lands. “The P2 program provides a unique opportunity for […]

How 5 N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Are Struggling With Climate Change

May 12, 2024 / by Hilary Howard and Jade Doskow / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New data projects are linking social issues with global warming. Here’s what that means for these New York communities. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/12/nyregion/how-5-nyc-neighborhoods-are-struggling-with-climate-change.html

From Ancient Charcoal, Hints of Wildfires to Come

May 10, 2024 / by Laura Poppick / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment By digging into the geologic record, scientists are learning how wildfires shaped — and were shaped by — climate change long ago. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/science/archaeology-climate-fire.html

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1,169,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Florida

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $1,169,000 for Florida through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $606,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Georgia

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $606,000 for Georgia through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, including […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $411,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Alabama

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $411,000 for Alabama through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $327,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in South Carolina

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) COLUMBIA, SC (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $327,000 for South Carolina through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing […]