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EPA Issues Next Test Order Under National Testing Strategy for PFAS Used in Chemical Manufacturing

August 15, 2023 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the third Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s National PFAS Testing Strategy, the latest action taken under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to confront contamination from forever chemicals nationwide. […]

EPA announces $13M grant to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice to help communities access historic funding under Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda

August 15, 2023 / by Region 04 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (Aug. 15, 2023) – Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), members of Congress and other elected officials celebrated a $13 million grant over five years to the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ). The DSCEJ is among 16 entities selected nationally through a partnership between EPA […]

EPA Selects Educational Organizations to Receive Over $3.1 Million to Support Environmental Projects Nationwide

August 15, 2023 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Climate, Fresh Water, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 33 organizations to receive over $3.1 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program. Among the grant recipients are four Minority Serving Institutions. “We know that climate change is one of the […]

Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youths in a Landmark Climate Case

August 15, 2023 / by David Gelles and Mike Baker / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The court found that young people have a constitutional right to a healthful environment and that the state must consider potential climate damage when approving projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/us/montana-youth-climate-ruling.html

EPA Awards $11M in Research Grants to Address Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities

August 14, 2023 / by Research and Development ORD / Air Quality, Climate, Europe

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11 million in grant funding to 11 institutions for research to address the drivers and environmental impacts of energy transitions in underserved and Tribal communities. “Addressing climate change and environmental justice issues are two priorities that are […]

EPA Statement on Montana Court Ruling in Favor of Youth and their constitutional right to a healthful environment

August 14, 2023 / by Region 08 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HELENA, MT – Today, in response to the Montana First Judicial District Court’s ruling in favor of sixteen Montana youth and their constitutional right to a healthful environment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator KC Becker issued the following statement: “Across the nation, young people are sounding the alarm […]

EPA Fines Waterloo, Iowa, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

August 14, 2023 / by Region 07 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 14, 2023) – Advanced Heat Treat Corp. of Waterloo, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $85,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical risk prevention provisions. “It is critical that companies that handle dangerous chemicals comply with the safety […]

EPA to award Massachusetts $275,000 to support water quality monitoring at beaches

August 11, 2023 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $275,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes […]

EPA approves Washington’s Smoke Management Plan to allow strategic use of prescribed fires to manage forest health and protect air quality

August 10, 2023 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (August 10, 2023) – The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Washington State’s updated Smoke Management Plan under the Clean Air Act. The Smoke Management Plan regulates prescribed burning on forest land aimed at reducing fuel loading, restoring forest ecosystems, and potentially reducing the risk […]