Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Frans Timmermans is stepping down at a crucial time for European climate laws to become the lead candidate for a left-wing coalition in the Dutch elections in November. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/world/europe/eu-climate-chief-dutch-elections-frans-timmermans.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON BORO, PA – August 22, 2023 – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Hershey Company (Hershey) announced today the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (Alliance), in collaboration with Land O’Lakes, Inc., will […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Arctic Glacier U.S.A., Inc., that resolves claims of violations of federal environmental rules at the company’s ice processing facility in Fremont, Calif. Under the settlement, Arctic Glacier has certified that the facility is in […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment More than a million people in France have attended a “Climate Fresk” class to understand the process of global warming. The project is now spreading abroad. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/19/world/europe/france-climate-change-fresk-workshops.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (August 18, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $300,030 settlement with the Suncor Energy USA Inc., Commerce City Refinery (Suncor) to resolve alleged violations of toxic chemical-related regulations. The settlement addresses chemical accident prevention, toxic chemical release reporting and community […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Using an ultralight aircraft, Johannes Fritz once taught endangered ibises a migration path over the Alps. Because of climate change, he is now showing them a much longer route to a winter’s refuge. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/europe/johannes-fritz-ibises-migration.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) JACKSON, Miss. (August 17, 2023) – On August 21 – 22, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will host three public meetings to receive comments on a stipulated order to expedite needed sewer system repairs […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that University of Maine, in Orono, Maine, has been selected to receive a $1,125,000 grant funding research to address the drivers and environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved and Tribal communities. The University of Maine Orono was […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for 2024-2027, including for the first time initiatives to mitigate climate change, address exposure to PFAS contamination, and protect communities from cancer-causing coal ash. To advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protect disadvantaged […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing the first set of data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). In the latest action to deliver on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, UCMR 5 will provide new data that will improve EPA’s understanding of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that University of Maine, in Orono, Maine, has been selected to receive a $1,125,000 grant funding research to address the drivers and environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved and Tribal communities. The University of Maine Orono was […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change, inflation and global instability have thrust companies that sell insurance to insurers into the spotlight. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/business/reinsurance-global-crises.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks one year of progress implementing President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the most ambitious climate law in U.S. history and a core pillar of Bidenomics and the President’s Investing in America Agenda. Since the legislation was signed into law, EPA […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $80,748 to Adamah Detroit (formerly known as Hazon Detroit) in Detroit, Michigan as part of the Environmental Education Grants Program. The funding will be used to support an interfaith climate education project. “We know that climate change is one of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $100,000 to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, as part of the Environmental Education Grants Program. The funding will be used to support a climate literacy project. “We know that climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 33 organizations nationwide to receive over $3.1 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program, including a grant for $96,000 to the University of Arizona. “We know that climate change is […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NUEVA YORK – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) exhorta al público a comentar sobre su plan de limpieza propuesto para abordar el suelo contaminado con plomo y el agua subterránea en el Sitio Superfondo de Battery Recycling Company en […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 33 organizations nationwide to receive over $3.1 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program, including two organizations in California. “We know that climate change is one of the greatest challenges […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 15, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that four organizations in New England will receive $346,000 in grants to help address career development, water and air quality issues, climate change and environmental justice. They were among 33 organizations across the country […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 33 organizations nationwide to receive over $3.1 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program, including a grant for $90,000 to Envirolution in Reno, Nev. “We know that climate change is […]