Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 8, 2023) – Today, EPA New England announced the release and availability of a report that maps “blue carbon” along the northeastern coast. Blue carbon is the term used to describe carbon stored in coastal and marine salt marshes, seagrass, and mangroves. These aquatic habitats […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Genentech, a biopharmaceutical manufacturer based in South San Francisco, for claims of hazardous waste violations at three locations at its South San Francisco facility. Genentech will pay $158,208 in civil penalties. In August 2021, EPA […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Aug. 8, 2023) – Mewbourne Oil Company (Mewbourne) has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and undertake projects expected to cost at least $4.6 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state and federal […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Yosemite National Park this weekend as part of a month-long tour to celebrate the historic investments from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS TEXAS (August 7, 2023)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $25,000 to Rice University to fund their research on treating PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl) waste in landfills as part of the Agency’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. “EPA’s P3 program, now in its […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/health/heat-health-seniors.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/travel/summer-travel-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With punishing temperatures across many states, restaurants are adapting to a new climate reality. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/dining/restaurants-heat-wave.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) On Tuesday, August 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public engagement session in Detroit to gather public input for the new 2025-2029 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan. As EPA and its federal partners update the Action Plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Inside the largest wildfires in the country’s modern history — and how climate change has affected its ability to deal with them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/podcasts/canada-wildfires-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/americas/south-america-chile-heat-wave-winter.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, celebrated the 2023 Presidential Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) Awards Ceremony. This ceremony marks an annual recognition of outstanding youth who are […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DURANGO, Colo. – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $25,000 in funding to a team of students at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, for its proposed water bacteria detection research project. As part of EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Program, the award […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $115 million in grant funding for projects that cut harmful pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding competition, EPA anticipates making 4-10 awards […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a white paper as part of its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2 – Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos for public comment and peer review. The white paper […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/europe/venice-unesco-world-heritage-danger-list.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 announced $835,000 in grant funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the state. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), activities that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PIERRE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 announced $426,000 in grant funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the state. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), activities that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BISMARCK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 announced $162,000 in grant funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the state. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), activities that […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $24,975 grant to Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota for research that will enhance the detection of lead ions in drinking water as part of the Agency’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) program. “EPA’s P3 program, now […]