California Lawmakers Vote to Require Disclosure of Greenhouse Emissions

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Under the measure, companies would have to publicly report their climate pollution. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office would not say whether he plans to sign the bill. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/climate/california-emissions-businesses-climate.html

Paris Turns ‘Little Belt’ of Train Tracks Into Green Spaces

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The French capital is converting the tracks into semi-wild oases to provide relief as climate change brings hotter days, although the nature that has flourished there may pay a price. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/europe/paris-little-belt-climate-change.html

Stopping the U.S. Open to Call Attention to Climate Change

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Protesters have thrown mashed potatoes at a Monet, interrupted fancy galas and blocked commuter routes in efforts to prompt action on global warming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/climate/climate-protesters-us-open-tennis.html

Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Large-Scale Water Recycling Program with $180 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced the launch of a new large-scale water recycling program and made $180 million in initial funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law available for projects aimed at creating new water supplies that are less vulnerable to drought and climate change. Read the […]

Leaked Recording of U.A.E. Officials Reveals the Nation’s Concern Over Its Public Image

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As it prepares to host a global climate summit, officials discussed ways to counter criticism of the Gulf state’s human rights policies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/climate/uae-cop28-human-rights.html

Secretary Haaland Highlights Accessibility, Sustainability Projects in New Mexico

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today visited three sites across New Mexico to highlight how federal investments are helping improve infrastructure on public lands, invest in local economies, and ensure that public lands are ready to meet the challenges of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-accessibility-sustainability-projects-new-mexico

EPA Fines Grocery Outlet $392,000 for Sale of Products Claiming to Be “Sterilizing” But Not Tested or Registered

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Grocery Outlet Inc. resolving claims that the company violated federal law for the sale and distribution in California of four kinds of wet wipes and a cleaning product that were not registered with […]

EPA Seeks Nominations for Local Government Advisory Committee

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a one-month solicitation for elected and appointed officials to serve on its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), which advises the EPA on critical environmental issues impacting local governments. “I want to thank the Local Government Advisory Committee […]

EPA penalizes Idaho property owner $88,000 for asbestos violations

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (August 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Jens Schkade of Grand View, Idaho has agreed to pay a $88,749 penalty over violations of the Clean Air Act related to the safe handling and disposal of asbestos.  In 2021, Schkade demolished a […]

EPA Announces Partnership with Paul Quinn College Through MOU Signing

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (August 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Paul Quinn College (PQC) located in Dallas, Texas, have agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to share environmental knowledge, provide quality Science Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge and provide mentoring and […]

La EPA extiende el período de comentario público sobre el plan de limpieza propuesto para el Lugar Superfondo The Battery Recycling Company en Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estado Unidos (USEPA, por sus siglas en inglés) extendió el período de comentario público sobre su plan de limpieza propuesto para abordar el suelo contaminado con plomo y el agua subterránea en el Lugar Superfondo The Battery Recycling […]

EPA New England Awards $3M to State of Vermont for Comprehensive, Economy-wide Climate Mitigation Planning

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 30, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 1 is awarding a total of $3 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program to the State of Vermont. The award given to the State of Vermont will fund the development of […]

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