Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, said China, the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, can have “greater impact” tackling climate change by working with other nations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/business/energy-environment/janet-yellen-beijing-climate.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to New York and Vermont this week to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and “Bidenomics” strategy are working to bolster the clean energy economy and tackle the climate crisis through collaborative conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-highlights-clean-energy-collaborative-conservation-during-investing
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate Forward’s lead writer is handing over the reins. She shared her parting thoughts. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/climate/somini-sengupta-climate-forward.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its proposed cleanup plan to address contaminated sediment and surface water at the Quanta Resources Superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey. A 30-day public comment period for the proposed plan begins July 7, 2023. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 7, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other state and local partners met to highlight brownfields funding for the City of Worcester […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A yearlong freeze in climate talks appears to be ending as the United States and China, the world’s biggest polluters, resume discussions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/climate/john-kerry-china-climate.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to amend reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The proposed revisions would improve the accuracy of reported emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), including methane, one of the primary […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 5, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa have extended the deadline to submit abstracts for their upcoming Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference to July 21, 2023. EPA and the universities invite experts interested in […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 3, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Region 1 Office is announcing a grant competition for an “Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center” (EJ TCTAC) to help New England communities and other environmental justice stakeholders access federal technical assistance and resources to […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 3, 2023) – Nine home renovation companies in Springfield, Missouri, have agreed to pay over $30,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, the following companies […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study offers insights into how and where Americans are moving to escape climate dangers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/climate/flood-risk-moving.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced their partnership to provide more than $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to help reduce wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, one of the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (June 30, 2023) – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario. The primary concern is high concentrations of fine particle air pollution that is unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups such as […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Trenton, New Jersey will get nearly $2 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to clean up a former industrial site in Trenton, New Jersey while advancing environmental justice. This award is part of the largest […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its framework for addressing new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The framework outlines EPA’s planned approach when reviewing new PFAS and new uses of PFAS to ensure that, before these chemicals are allowed to […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and New York State leaders at a community workshop in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss the $7 billion grant competition through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support millions of low-income households across […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LAS VEGAS – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with the City of Las Vegas to address deficiencies and non-compliance with its Clean Water Act (CWA) pretreatment program. The City of Las Vegas operates the Las Vegas Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (June 29, 2023) – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario. The primary concern is high concentrations of fine particle air pollution that is unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups such […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Human-caused climate change is making high temperatures more common and intensifying dryness that fuels catastrophic wildfires. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/28/climate/heat-smoke-climate-change.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Didion Ethanol LLC for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in Cambria, Wisconsin. EPA alleged Didion’s ethanol production facility violated its 2014 and 2018 permits by failing to consistently direct all emissions from the fermentation process to […]