Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Comedians, no strangers to tackling difficult and taboo subjects with humor, are increasingly turning their attention to the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/09/nyregion/climate-change-comedy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Recent temperature rises have come uncomfortably close to a key benchmark: 1.5 degrees Celsius. It’s a bad sign for the world’s climate goals, but it’s not game over. Not yet. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/climate/global-warming-dangerous-threshold.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 8, 2024) – Yesterday, leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New England Aquarium gathered together to shine a spotlight on the critical carbon-capturing environments of seagrass meadows and salt marshes, known as Blue Carbon, in sequestering and storing carbon. The largest quantities […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Leprino Foods Company for claims of violations of the Clean Air Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act at the company’s facility in Tracy, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will perform comprehensive five-year reviews this year of 14 National Priorities List Superfund privately-owned sites in California where cleanup remedies have been implemented. The sites will undergo a legally required review to ensure that previous remediation efforts continue to […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, EPA finalized a stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. The stronger annual health-based air quality standard for fine particulate […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (February 8, 2024) – Today in Canton, Ohio, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott celebrated a $46 million investment in the Canton Water Department. Through this investment, the Canton Water Department will ensure high-quality drinking water while creating dozens of good-paying, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Around 1,000 private aircraft are expected at Las Vegas airports for the Super Bowl. It matters for climate change, and maybe for Taylor Swift, too. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/climate/super-bowl-private-jets.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. By strengthening the annual health-based national ambient air quality […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/climate/california-floods-chile-wildfires-global-warming.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/climate/global-warming-sponges.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The changes come as Republican lawmakers step up efforts to punish businesses that consider climate change and the environment in their operations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/03/climate/bank-of-america-esg.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Simon Stiell used a speech in Azerbaijan to set expectations for global climate negotiations there this year. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/climate/azerbaijan-climate-summit-cop29.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The health effects of the two climate threats are compounded when they occur in tandem, according to research focused on California. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/climate/heat-wildfire-smoke-health.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned from Africa this week after completing a successful mission to Mozambique and Ghana, where he reinforced EPA’s commitment to partnering with leaders, young people, and advocates to develop shared solutions to environmental challenges. Administrator Regan participated in a range of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 1, 2024) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Puerto Rico – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister (right) presents a $458,358 check to Cornerstones of Care President and CEO Merideth Rose and Build Trybe Director Theo Bunch during a ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri, on Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by U.S. EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 1, 2024) – Today, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of “Be EPA” Recruitment Week and new recruitment video, a dynamic recruitment campaign designed to inspire and attract the next generation of environmental professionals. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan kicked off the campaign with a video […]