Published by The New York Times Science & Environment How to reconcile two new reports that seem to tell very different stories about the state of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/climate/the-doom-vs-optimism-debate.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $41 million in funding 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, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON-Today, May 9, the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is publishing the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, a comprehensive update on the government’s progress since 2018 toward reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (May 9, 2024) — Next week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Great Lakes Legacy Act project partners will hold a public meeting in Cleveland to discuss the Cuyahoga River Old Channel sediment cleanup that will begin next year. The sediment contains several contaminants that are toxic to […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Beijing’s dominance raises economic and security concerns, and tensions will be high as top climate diplomats meet this week. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/climate/china-us-podesta-liu.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/health/environment-climate-health.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 8, 2024) – EPA Region 7’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Program invites the public to join its quarterly Community Stakeholder Meeting that is open to all community members in Region 7, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. EPA will hold the virtual […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NAMPA, Idaho – Today, Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe announced a Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Toxics Reduction Lead Grant for $3.5 million to the City of Nampa, a project funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant is for a stormwater treatment project […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fast-casual chain aims to be climate neutral by 2027, but beef is a big contributor to climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/dining/sweetgreen-steak.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON—Today, May 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially announced the launch of ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certified Homes and Apartments, a voluntary, leading-edge certification program for the nation’s residential new construction sector. Developed with funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, ENERGY STAR NextGen will increase national […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Is the world’s climate close to a tipping point? Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/podcasts/the-daily/ocean-temperature-climate.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KANSAS (6 de mayo de 2024) – El 15 y 16 de abril de 2024, los Departamentos de Agricultura de Kansas y Missouri, en colaboración con la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA), ordenaron a 17 tiendas de comestibles en el área de Kansas City […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that more than 200 Tribes, plus American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have published climate action plans with financial support made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The planning process […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 6, 2024) – With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone (often referred to as smog) and fine particle air pollution, when combined, and to take health precautions when […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule to strengthen, expand, and update methane emissions reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, as required by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The final revisions will […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 6, 2024) — On Wednesday, May 8, EPA New England will host a free, virtual Environmental Justice resource fair for communities across New England from 1 to 4pm ET. This online forum will be a virtual event that showcases open competitive grant programs for eligible […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 6, 2024) – On April 15 and 16, 2024, the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordered 17 grocery stores in the Kansas City area to stop the sale and distribution of certain Fabuloso household disinfectants, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that more than 200 Tribes, plus American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have published climate action plans with financial support made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The planning process […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Yesterday, May 2, 2024 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted the Administrator’s 34th Annual Small Business Programs Award Ceremony to honor the outstanding Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 small business championship of EPA programs, employees, and business and state partners from across the country. The […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that will help protect water quality where Tribes hold and assert rights to aquatic and aquatic-dependent resources. For the first time, this action establishes a clear and consistent national framework for EPA […]