Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 31, 2023) – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in central and southern Nova Scotia. Areas predicted to reach the Moderate 24-hour particle pollution level concentrations on May 31 are: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 31, 2023) – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to elevated ground-level ozone, commonly referred to as “smog.” The areas that are predicted to exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone on Thursday, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, before the Memorial Day long weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 15th “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Weather experts predicted a “near-normal” season, expecting a similar number of named tropical systems as in 2022, but there was uncertainty in the forecast. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/hurricane-season-forecast-noaa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change appears to be disrupting the hibernation of females in the Far North, scientists say, and that could affect mating season. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/climate/arctic-squirrels-climate-change.html
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
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) CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (MAY 23, 2023) – This week, agencies from the federal government and the state of Texas will participate in a hurricane-preparedness exercise in and around Corpus Christi, Texas, from May 22-26. The agencies are part of the Natural Disaster Operational Workgroup (NDOW) formed to improve […]
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 […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Private firms apologized for not doing more to prevent the release of untreated sewage into rivers and seas and pledged to invest 10 billion pounds to fix the problem. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/europe/uk-england-sewage.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new data visualization to show the projected sea level rise around hazardous waste facilities within estimated flood zones along the U.S. coastline, as part of a whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis and protecting communities. According […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (May 17, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a Clean Air Act Settlement with BP Products North America Inc., (BPP), a subsidiary of BP p.l.c., requiring control technology expected to reduce benzene by an estimated seven tons […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Wildtracks functions at a critical crossroads for the future of wildlife and healthy oceans in Belize: rehabilitating manatees and primates as well as supporting protected area strategies. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/a-wildlife-rescue-project-protects-belize-s-threatened-seascapes-and-wildlife-one-manatee-at-a-time
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HARTFORD, CONN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed an enforcement action alleging Autumn Transportation, Inc. of Rocky Hill, Conn. violated state and federal Clean Air Act standards by allowing excessive idling of school buses at a bus yard in Hartford, Conn. Under a settlement, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (May 4, 2023) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and western Washington Tribes kicked-off the first meeting of the Puget Sound Federal Leadership Task Force, mandated by Congress in 2022 to coordinate the federal government’s […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON, MASS. (May 1, 2023) – With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle air pollution (often referred to as smog, when combined), and to take health […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with 15% ethanol — to be sold during the summer driving season. This action will provide Americans with relief at the pump from ongoing market supply issues […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (April 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), announced the 2023 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA). This year’s winners from the Southeast include Kelly Dillman (PIAEE) […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (April 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), have announced the 2023 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Two of the nine national awards were presented to Rhode Island […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The signs of climate change are all around us, and children are uniquely vulnerable to its impacts. Climate change-related impacts in childhood can have lifelong consequences due to effects on learning, physical health, and housing security. A new national-scale, multi-sector EPA report showcases some of the […]