EPA Approves Permits to Begin Construction of Wabash Carbon Services Underground Injection Wells in Indiana’s Vermillion and Vigo Counties

January 24, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Climate, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (Jan. 24, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued permits that allow Wabash Carbon Services LLC to construct two wells for the eventual injection and permanent storage of carbon dioxide underground, one at a site in Vermillion County and another in Vigo County, Indiana. […]

Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

January 24, 2024 / by Ceylan Yeginsu / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/travel/icon-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-sustainability.html

Climate Change Takes Center Stage in Economics

January 23, 2024 / by Lydia DePillis / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With climate change affecting everything from household finances to electric grids, the profession is increasingly focused on how society can mitigate carbon emissions and cope with their impact. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/business/economy/climate-change-economics.html

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

January 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of four grant applicants to receive an expected $3,472,516 in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East Coast […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

January 23, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of nine grant applicants to receive an expected $10.67 million in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the West. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East […]

EPA and Montana State University partner to enhance environmental justice efforts

January 22, 2024 / by Region 08 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOZEMAN, Mont. – At an event in Bozeman on Friday, January 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Montana State University (MSU) will receive at least $10 million to serve as an environmental justice resource center for six states and 28 Tribal nations in the region.   […]

EPA Completes Hazardous Material Removal from Illegal Lab in Reedley, California

January 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 completed removal of hazardous chemicals from an unlicensed laboratory in Reedley, California. The cleanup of the material from the unauthorized lab owned by Universal MediTech Inc. and Prestige Biotech Inc. was carried out by contractors overseen by an onsite […]

Quebec Man Pleads Guilty to What He Accused the Government Of: Starting Wildfires

January 19, 2024 / by Delger Erdenesanaa / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A man who pleaded guilty to setting 14 fires in 2023 also shared misinformation and conspiracy theories about wildfires and climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/climate/wildfires-canada-arson-conspiracy.html

Administrator Regan to Highlight Climate, Equity, and Youth Leadership in Visits to Mozambique and Ghana

January 19, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America, South America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – This weekend, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan will travel to Mozambique and Ghana to build partnerships and share solutions on a range of environmental priorities, including the development of clean energy, protecting clean air, encouraging responsible mining of critical minerals, and recycling of materials from […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $3 million in grants to establish National Stormwater Centers of Excellence

January 19, 2024 / by Headquarters / Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $3 million through its Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technologies grant program to expand stormwater infrastructure solutions across the country. EPA is seeking applicants to establish […]

Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured

January 17, 2024 / by Delger Erdenesanaa / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/climate/greenland-ice-sheet-melting.html

Swinerton Builders Reaches Agreement to Address Clean Water Act Violations and Offset Environmental Harm at Solar Farm Construction Sites in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois

January 17, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Climate, Fresh Water, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Justice Department today announced that Swinerton Builders has agreed to pay a $2.3 million penalty – divided between the United States, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and State of Illinois – to resolve allegations that it violated the Clean […]

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

January 17, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Climate, Species

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

Are You a Super Driver? Some States Want to Help You Go Electric.

January 17, 2024 / by BRAD PLUMER / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A small share of motorists burns about a third of America’s gasoline, a study found. Switching to electric vehicles would make a huge dent in climate-warming emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/climate/electric-vehicles-high-mileage-drivers.html

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector to Drive Innovation and Protect Communities

January 12, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to tackle wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, delivering on Congress’ directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize adoption of industry best practices that reduce pollution.  The proposed rule will assess […]

Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally

January 11, 2024 / by Somini Sengupta / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The crisis, worsened partly by climate change, has been accompanied by soaring food prices and could have consequences for hunger, elections and migration worldwide. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/11/climate/global-drought-food-hunger.html

EPA Fines Harvard, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

January 11, 2024 / by Region 07 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 11, 2024) – Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company has agreed to pay a $82,677 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical risk prevention provisions at its agronomy business in Harvard, Nebraska. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the […]

EPA Fines COIM USA for Inaccurate Reporting of Hazardous Chemical

January 11, 2024 / by Region 02 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with COIM USA, Inc. (COIM) for allegedly violating the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) at their chemical manufacturing facility in West Deptford, New Jersey. Failure of facilities to accurately disclose chemical information […]

1 … 33 34 35 36 37 … 398
top