Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 25, 2023) – Today , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $16,222,850 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Maine while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected 14 communities in Maine to receive 14 grants […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Minnesota while advancing environmental justice. Hennepin County will receive $3 million, and the Saint Paul Port Authority will receive […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $7.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Illinois while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected nine communities in Illinois to receive nine grants […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) City of Rawlins: Pam Thayer, 307-328-6001, pthayer@rawlinswy.gov Rawlins, Wyo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the City of Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop cleanup plans at more than 20 high-priority properties. The […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center: Tim Lamb, 719-575‐7107, tlamb@phillong.com Trinidad, Colo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center will receive a $998,770 Brownfields Cleanup Grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to clean up […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Keating School Cleanup Project: llan Salzberg, 720-935-9500, ilansalzberg@gmail.com Pueblo, Colo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Keating School in Pueblo, Colorado, will receive a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA funds will be […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $315 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites across the country while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected 262 communities to receive 267 grants totaling more than $215 […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rising seas and the ongoing threat of hurricanes and storm surges have forced the Caribbean nation to become a laboratory for climate adaptation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/climate/bahamas-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Behind its rural facade, La Almunia de Doña Godina is doing its part to use technology to address climate change. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/climate/spanish-village-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Restoring seagrass meadows is one tool that coastal communities can use to address climate change, both by capturing emissions and mitigating their effects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/climate/seagrass-climate-change.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual interactive report tracking America’s progress in controlling air pollution. “Our Nation’s Air: Trends Through 2022” offers readers an opportunity to learn about the health and environmental impacts of air pollution; track trends in air quality and emissions […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — At an event in Ventura, California, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox today announced two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $173 million. With these loans, the City of Ventura will establish a new, local drought-resistant water supply […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled an administrative case against Newburg Egg Processing Corp. for allegedly failing to meet standards in the wastewater it treats and sends to a wastewater treatment plant. The company’s alleged failures led to excessive nitrogen and ammonia pollution […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Bulletin Contact: David Piantanida (piantanida.david@epa.gov) (720) 661-7482 DENVER (May 23, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Region 8 Office is previewing an upcoming grant competition for a Region 8 focused Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help Region 8 communities and other environmental […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment For politicians, discussing climate change in a province enriched by oil money is fraught. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/world/canada/canada-wildfires-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access to fossil fuels. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/world/asia/climate-fossil-fuels-g7.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (May 19, 2023) – As U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its federal partners develop an updated action plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a key part of the process will be seeking public input. Starting in June, EPA will begin a series of public-input sessions on Great […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comment on two proposals, one under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and a second under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which would establish limits on ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from commercial sterilizer facilities, healthcare […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wealthy democracies rev up an effort to spend trillions on a new climate-friendly energy economy, while stealing away some of China’s manufacturing power. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/biden-industrial-policy.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 18, 2023) – Today, EPA Region 7, Iowa State University (ISU), and the University of Iowa (UI) announced an upcoming conference titled “Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm: Optimizing environmental and economic outcomes for rural communities and beyond.” EPA and the universities will host the conference […]