Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives EPA funding for water quality improvement in Louisiana

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (March 27, 2024) – The Gulf of Mexico Alliance recently received a grant for more than $1.4 million from the Gulf of Mexico Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will be used to improve water quality in northeast Louisiana. As part of […]

Digital Media Kit for EPA funding announcement for Chesapeake Bay Program

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a ceremony alongside federal, state, and local leaders to announce historic funding selections under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to implement local projects to restore the Chesapeake Bay and advance environmental justice.  In August 2023, EPA announced it […]

U.S. EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in New York and New Jersey

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 is honoring 28 ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR Award Winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner in Kansas

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring one Kansas ENERGY STAR® partner for its outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event […]

EPA enforcement action leads to settlement with school bus transportation company for alleged Clean Air Act violations

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and stores school buses throughout the United States, including in Connecticut. EPA alleges that the company violated federal clean air standards by allowing buses in […]

EPA Announces 2024 ENERGY STAR Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Energy Efficiency and a Clean Future

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards. These 211 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR program partners, are making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition. […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $35 million to Selectees to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across the Great Lakes

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of four applicants to receive more than $35 million to fund projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the Great Lakes. Through EPA’s newly created Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program, […]

EPA New England honors 2024 ENERGY STAR Winners in Conn., Mass. and N.H.

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON, MA (Mar. 26, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to honor New England Region ENERGY STAR winners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR Award Winners will be recognized at an event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April […]

EPA Regional Administrator kicks off 2024 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference in State College, PA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (March 26, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), state and local partners, grantees, consultants, and industry leaders to help kick off the 2024 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference in State […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in Missouri

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring three ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in Iowa

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in […]

EPA Administrator Regan and USAID Administrator Power Formalize Partnership to Advance Environmental Protection Around the World

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes the leaders’ joint commitment to cooperate in tackling the challenges of climate change, air and water pollution, […]

16 States Sue Biden Administration Over Gas Permit Pause

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment President Biden halted approvals for new exports of liquefied natural gas to study its effect on the climate, national security and the economy. Major oil- and gas-producing states are angry. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/climate/states-sue-biden-lng-pause.html

EPA Region 7 Partners with Jennings, Missouri, to Redevelop West Florissant Business Corridor

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 22, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 10 communities will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program.  EPA and these local communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing Brownfields efforts to advance clean […]

EPA Partners with Austin, Minnesota to Foster Equitable Development Strategies to Reach Environmental Goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (March 22, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Austin, Minnesota will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. “Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life, while also protecting the […]

EPA Partners with Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Foster Equitable Development Strategies to Reach Environmental Goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (March 22, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Manitowoc, Wisconsin will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. “Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life, while also protecting the environment,” […]

EPA partners with 10 communities to foster equitable development strategies to reach environmental goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that ten communities will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Together, EPA and the local communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing Brownfields efforts and advance clean […]

EPA partners with Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point to foster equitable Brownfields development strategies to reach environmental goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (MARCH 22, 2024) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point in Maine , will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Together, EPA and the Passamaquoddy Tribe will pursue development strategies that expand […]

Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/22/business/energy-environment/electric-utilities-wildfires-climate-change.html

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