Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (16 de febrero de 2023) – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció una regla propuesta que mejoraría y modernizaría los requisitos de la Zona de Exclusión de Aplicaciones de Pesticidas (AEZ, por sus siglas en inglés) […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change didn’t make the dry spell more likely, researchers found, though extreme heat probably made it hurt more. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/climate/argentina-drought.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment David Malpass, under fire for months by critics who accused him of climate denialism, said he would resign in June, a year before his term ends. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/climate/david-malpass-world-bank.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Las declaraciones serán pronunciadas en inglés y español, habrán funcionarios hispanohablantes de la EPA disponibles para contestar preguntas Washington (15 de febrero de 2023)—Mañana, 16 de febrero a las 12:30 PM ET, la administradora asociada de la Oficina de Seguridad Química y Prevención de la Contaminación Michal […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new tool uses machine learning to help readers discover answers to common climate-related questions, written and edited by journalists on the Climate desk. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/insider/explaining-climate-change-with-a-little-tech-help.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has finalized settlements with two California firms – Alward Construction of Danville and Future Vision Remodeling of Tarzana – related to allegations that each violated federal laws that protect the public from lead-based paint hazards. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) has received a $500,000 Brownfields job training grant. These funds, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enable LACC to train and place 80 unemployed or dislocated residents from South L.A. and Boyle Heights in […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 14, 2023) – Capital Region Water will make substantial upgrades to the sewer and stormwater systems that serves the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area under a proposed modified consent decree announced today with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The modified consent […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced initial guidance on the design of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) program, created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. EPA published two Federal Assistance Listings outlining key parameters of the grant competitions that will ultimately award nearly […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FORT VALLEY (February 14, 2023) — On Wednesday, EPA Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Georgia State Executive Director Arthur Tripp will be co-hosting a roundtable discussion at Fort Valley State University to directly engage with underserved and/or underrepresented agricultural producers to […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “EPA Region 5’s number one priority is – and will always be – the health and safety of communities across the region. That’s why as soon as EPA was notified of the Norfolk Southern train derailment on Friday, February 3, EPA personnel were on-site by 2 a.m. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment One Vanderbilt, in the heart of New York City, is built to be especially climate friendly. But the design landscape and city rules have changed quickly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/climate/green-skyscraper-one-vanderbilt.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presents the Full Employment Council of Kansas City with a ceremonial check for $500,000, joined by (right to left): KCMO Director of Public Works Michael Shaw, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, and FEC President and CEO Clyde McQueen on Feb. 13, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 7 communities on Feb. 28, and inviting members of the public to attend and speak. This engagement session will […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA to hold Public Meeting to Discuss the Smokey Mountain Smelters Site Cleanup in Knoxville, TN Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office – (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 9, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a virtual and in person public meeting […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on its Environmental and Climate Justice (ECJ) program funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. This program provides EPA with approximately $3 billion for ECJ program grants and technical assistance for […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) St. Croix, VI – EPA has conditionally approved plans to safely remove dangerous chemicals from systems at the refinery on St. Croix. These plans are part of a legally binding agreement EPA entered into on December 5 requiring Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation LLLP (PHRT) to remove anhydrous […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Here’s how green hydrogen can help tackle the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-green-hydrogen-and-how-can-it-help-tackle-the-climate-crisis
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With airplanes producing a large amount of climate-warming emissions, a growing number of travelers are signing pledges to keep their journeys on the ground. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/travel/travel-climate-no-fly-pledge.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites residents of Spring Park, Minnesota, to talk with EPA representatives about the investigation and cleanup of the Spring Park Municipal Wellfield Superfund site. During the 30-minute session, EPA representatives will ask questions to help understand community concerns about ongoing work at the […]