Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (CHICAGO) This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized its plan to complete the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the storm sewer system at the Ten-Mile Drain Superfund site at the intersection of Bon Brae Street and Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, following a careful […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EAST HELENA, Mont.—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the conclusion of a 30-day public comment period and the finalization of an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) document that will lower the soil-lead cleanup level at the East Helena Superfund Site from 500 ppm (parts per […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (Jan. 24, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued permits that allow Wabash Carbon Services LLC to construct two wells for the eventual injection and permanent storage of carbon dioxide underground, one at a site in Vermillion County and another in Vigo County, Indiana. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The U.S. global food security envoy is pushing to bring back traditional African crops that American policies helped to sideline. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/climate/agriculture-africa-traditional-crops.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (January 22, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighted the cleanup progress at the Southside Chattanooga Lead Site (SSCL) and over $56 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds issued by the Biden-Harris Administration to accelerate the cleanup. “Southside Chattanooga Lead is one […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (January 19, 2024) – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a press event highlighting cleanup progress at the Southside Chattanooga Lead Site (SSCL) and over $56 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds issued by the Biden-Harris Administration to accelerate the cleanup. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Butte, Montana — The EPA site team would like to share that the agency’s headquarters has just released new national guidance for soil-lead contamination at Superfund and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites. This new guidance lowers the screening level for lead in soil at residential […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Justice Department today announced that Swinerton Builders has agreed to pay a $2.3 million penalty – divided between the United States, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and State of Illinois – to resolve allegations that it violated the Clean […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Roots are more likely to give way when soil is saturated and winds are high. Here’s how to protect yourself and your home. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/climate/trees-falling-flooding.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rondônia State officials say JBS, the world’s biggest meat producer, is buying cattle raised in an illegally deforested Amazon reserve. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/climate/amazon-deforestation-jbs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/climate/christmas-tree-farms-wildlife.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/science/mexico-axolotl-biology.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The decision comes as other projects to build wind farms along the Atlantic Coast have run into trouble. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/31/climate/biden-wind-farm-virginia.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/business/olive-oil-price.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hot-weather cherries, drought-resistant melons and six other crops in the works that could change how we eat in a fast-warming world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/25/dining/climate-change-fruits-vegetables.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE – Today the U.S. EPA announced that three Alaska Native Corporations were selected to receive $2.5 million in grant funding to assess and clean up legacy contamination on lands conveyed through the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. This funding, championed by Senator Lisa Murkowski, is […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for its proposed cleanup plan to address lead-contaminated soil and groundwater at the Battery Recycling Company Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to October 16, 2023. EPA held a public meeting at Casa […]