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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1,169,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Florida

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $1,169,000 for Florida through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $606,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Georgia

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $606,000 for Georgia through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, including […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $411,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in Alabama

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $411,000 for Alabama through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $327,000 in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure in South Carolina

May 10, 2024 / by Region 04 / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) COLUMBIA, SC (May 10, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $327,000 for South Carolina through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $41 million in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure

May 9, 2024 / by Water OW / Climate, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, May 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $41 million in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, […]

Forest Restoration Is Creating a Buzz in the Amazon

May 2, 2024 / by Manuela Andreoni and Victor Moriyama / Environment, Journalism, Lands, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Cattle ranches have ruled the Amazon for decades. Now, new companies are selling something else: the ability of trees to lock away planet-warming carbon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/climate/amazon-reforestation.html

EPA Announces Start of Cleanup at the Velsicol Burn Pit Superfund Site in St. Louis, Michigan

April 30, 2024 / by Region 05 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (April 30, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of cleanup at the Velsicol Burn Pit Superfund site, in St. Louis, Michigan. Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is kickstarting this innovative cleanup, in which an in-place thermal treatment system will remove contamination […]

EPA, CalEPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened by Pollution

April 24, 2024 / by Region 09 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today released a two-year action plan to collaboratively address environmental justice issues across California by enforcing laws that protect public health and the environment. In 2021, EPA and CalEPA signed a five-year, […]

EPA signs agreement for cleanup of the Bradford Island National Priorities List site

April 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Lands, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (April 23, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it signed a Federal Facility Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon and Washington for the Bradford Island National Priorities List site cleanup. The agreement includes an enforceable schedule for USACE to conduct […]

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

April 19, 2024 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to “forever chemicals” in communities across the country. Exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked to […]

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

April 18, 2024 / by Somini Sengupta and Manuela Andreoni / Environment, Journalism, Lands, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/drought-southern-africa.html

EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Plan to Address Contamination at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

April 17, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area […]

$15 million construction project for the Commerce Street Plume Superfund Site slated to start this summer

April 17, 2024 / by Region 01 / Europe, Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WILLISTON, Vt. (April 17, 2024) – Starting this summer, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC), with EPA oversight, will break ground on a remedial action for the cleanup of groundwater at the Commerce Street Plume Superfund Site in Williston, Vermont. The goal of this work is […]

EPA and State of New Jersey Propose Settlement that will provide nearly $19 million for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

April 16, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) to design and perform a $15.8 million cleanup at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark, New […]

EPA Announces $84 Million Great Lakes Cleanup Project in Rouge River Near Detroit to Begin in April

April 16, 2024 / by Region 05 / Lands, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of dredging in the Lower Rouge River Old Channel near Detroit, Michigan. Sediments in the channel are contaminated with polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, heavy metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. These contaminants are toxic to invertebrates, fish, and […]

EPA Approves Plan to Remove PCB Contamination at the North Austin Community Center in Chicago

April 15, 2024 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Starting last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing the removal of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, under the parking lot and sidewalks at the North Austin Community Center, at 1841 North Laramie Ave. in Chicago. EPA expects to complete cleanup in 4-6 weeks. Excavated areas will be […]

EPA Proposes Plan to Address Contamination in Buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

April 5, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

EPA to Resume Removal of Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residences Near Former Battery Factory in Logansport, Indiana

April 1, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (April 1, 2024) – Starting early April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will resume lead-contaminated soil cleanup in residential yards near the former Exide Battery facility at 303 Water Street, Logansport, Indiana. Anticipated to last through the summer, 15 properties will be addressed. The cleanups will be […]