EPA Issues Final List of Contaminants for Potential Regulatory Consideration in Drinking Water, Significantly Increases PFAS Chemicals for Review

November 2, 2022 / by Water OW / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for EPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This update includes a substantial expansion of […]

What Do Middle Schools Teach About Climate Change? Not Much.

November 1, 2022 / by Winston Choi-Schagrin / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Around the United States, middle school science standards have minimal references to climate change and teachers on average spend just a few hours a year teaching it. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/01/climate/middle-school-education-climate-change.html

Colorado-based Bona US recognized as one of EPA’s 2022 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

November 1, 2022 / by Region 08 / Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Bona US of Englewood, Colorado, as one of 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners. Winners span across 14 states and the District of Columbia and are being recognized for achievement in the design, manufacture, selection, and […]

EPA Region 7 Celebrates Clean School Bus Rebate Program in Sidney, Iowa

November 1, 2022 / by Region 07 / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister (far right) presents Sidney Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood (far left) and School District members with a ceremonial check for $1.185 million. (Photo credit: U.S. EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (NOV. 1, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 […]

EPA Announces more than $6.3 Million in Rebates for Clean School Buses in Orangeburg, South Carolina

November 1, 2022 / by Region 04 / Air Quality, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ORANGEBURG, SC (Nov 1, 2022) – Today at an event in Orangeburg, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Orangeburg County School District (OSCD) will receive $6,320,000 in funding for Clean School Bus Program rebates. The funds will allow the district to purchase 16 electric school […]

EPA, MDE Lead Tour of Hagerstown Superfund Site

November 1, 2022 / by Region 03 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 1, 2022) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), joined by U.S. Congressman David Trone, led stakeholders, contractors, responsible parties and others on a tour today of ongoing cleanup work at the Central Chemical Superfund Site, located along […]

EPA Announces 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

November 1, 2022 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Africa, Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners across 14 states and the District of Columbia, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. The Safer Choice program helps consumers […]

EPA Region 4 Announces 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

November 1, 2022 / by Region 04 / Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (November 1, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 office is recognizing three Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners for achievement in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. The Safer Choice program helps consumers and purchasers for facilities, […]

EPA $18.5 Million Rebate Will Put Clean School Buses on the Streets of New York City

November 1, 2022 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and producing cleaner air for our communities. That is the message delivered today by EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Walter Mugdan, Mayor Eric Adams, and […]

ICYMI: EPA Administrator Regan, Congressman Pat Ryan visit Ulster County, New York, Highlight Expedited Removal of Asbestos Contamination Under the Superfund Program

November 1, 2022 / by Region 02 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – In case you missed it, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan and Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-19), traveled to Ulster County, New York on Friday to see firsthand the expedited removal of asbestos contamination under EPA’s Superfund program, as well as highlight the economic benefits being […]

EPA Announces 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners; New Jersey and New York Winners Highlighted

November 1, 2022 / by Region 02 / Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (November 1, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners across 14 states and the District of Columbia for achievement in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. In […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $13 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 13 Maine School Districts

October 31, 2022 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WELLS, MAINE (October 31, 2022) — Flanked by local officials, parents and school children, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David Cash announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of EPA’s Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, including $13,340,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan […]

EPA and Senator Chuck Schumer Highlight the Transition to Clean School Buses After Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment for New York City Children

October 31, 2022 / by Region 02 / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Tomorrow, EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and other state and local leaders will celebrate New York City School District recipients of EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program. With nearly $18,500,000, 51 new electric school buses will shuttle New […]

Coal Baron or Climate Warrior? The Dizzying Rise of Asia’s Richest Man.

October 28, 2022 / by Emily Schmall and Hari Kumar / Asia, Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The business decisions of Gautam Adani could go a long way in determining whether India helps the world avert a climate catastrophe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/28/business/gautam-adani-coal-climate.html

EPA Enforcement Actions Help Protect Health of Vulnerable Communities from Lead Paint Hazards

October 28, 2022 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – As part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighted several federal enforcement actions completed from October 2021 through September 2022, as well as future planned investigations. These actions ensure that renovation contractors, landlords and realtors comply with rules that […]

Colorado to receive $411,440 through EPA’s Pollution Prevention Grant program

October 28, 2022 / by Region 08 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) with $411,440 in Pollution Prevention (P2) grants to support state programs as they work with businesses to prevent or reduce pollution and reduce costs. CDPHE is one of […]

Climate News Can Be Confusing. Here’s How to Make Sense of It.

October 28, 2022 / by Christine Hauser / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Recent headlines describe how war, government policies and other factors are affecting assessments of climate change. Is a chaotic future likely? Is there cause for optimism? Both can be true. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/us/climate-change-news-explained.html

Climate Protester Glues His Head to ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ Painting

October 28, 2022 / by Christine Chung / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The artwork by Johannes Vermeer, exhibited in The Hague, was the latest artwork to be targeted by protesters concerned about climate change. One person glued his head to the painting and another glued his hand to the wall. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/27/arts/pearl-earring-vermeer-climate-activists.html

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