Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A sunfish found near the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean weighed as much as an S.U.V. Scientists say it’s a sign that the sea’s largest creatures can live if we let them. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/18/science/giant-sunfish-record-azores.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale for areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-first-ever-offshore-wind-lease-sale-pacific
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has reached a settlement with Kennebec Property Services, LLC of Manchester, Maine, resolving alleged violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and requiring Kennebec to provide information about compliance with lead safety rules […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, has issued an Air Quality Advisory through midnight Thursday for Indian Reservations in Western Washington due to smoke from fires in the Cascade Mountains. Reservations included in the advisory are the Nooksak, S’Klallam, Suquamish, Nisqually, Chehalis, Squaxin, Skokomish, Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Tulalip, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, in coordination with the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe, has maintained the Air Quality Advisory for the Cow Creek Umpqua Reservation through midnight Thursday due to continued smoke impacts from the Cedar Creek fire. Smoke levels may be variable, so residents […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, in coordination with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, has maintained the Air Quality Advisory for the Kootenai Reservation through midnight Thursday due to continued smoke impacts from the Kootenai Complex fires. Smoke levels may be variable, and residents can check current […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Record-shattering flooding has submerged cemeteries across much of Pakistan. Now, with deaths from flood-related diseases mounting, families are struggling with where to bury loved ones. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/15/world/asia/pakistan-floods-dadu-sindh.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, has issued an air quality advisory for the Kootenai Reservation in Idaho due to the elevated pollution levels caused by area wildfires. Forecasts indicate periods of poor air quality will continue through Monday. To check current air quality conditions go to https://fire.airnow.gov/. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, has issued an air quality advisory for Indian Reservations in Western Washington due to the elevated pollution levels caused by wildfires in the Cascade Mountains. Weather forecasts indicate periods of poor air quality will continue through Monday. Reservations included in the advisory […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, has issued an air quality advisory for Indian Reservations in Western Oregon due to the elevated pollution levels caused by regional wildfires. Weather forecasts indicate periods of poor air quality will continue through Monday. Reservations included in the advisory are the Siletz, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 13, 2022) – Auto dealership and repair shop Midwest Motors of Eureka, Missouri, will pay a $15,000 civil penalty for allegedly tampering with car engines to render emissions controls inoperative in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Oct. 12, 2022) – Today, the U.S. EPA recognized four individuals and two organizations in Rhode Island at the virtual 2022 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The awardees were among 20 recipients across New England honored for contributing to improving New England’s environment. New England’s annual Environmental […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Oct. 12, 2022) – Today, the U.S. EPA recognized two individuals and one organization in Maine at the virtual 2022 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The awardees were among 20 recipients across New England honored for contributing to improving New England’s environment. New England’s annual Environmental Merit […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund To protect our rapidly changing seas—and those who depend on them—we need to tackle challenges in a systematic way and focus on holistic improvements: place-based approaches. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/how-business-can-help-scale-ocean-conservation
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Scientists warn that global warming is altering South Asia’s epic rainy season in dangerous ways. Our reporter went to investigate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/climate/monsoon-nyt-climate-newsletter.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (October 7, 2022) — For the fourth time in less than three years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has penalized DDM Imports of Airway Heights, Washington for another attempt to import from Canada a diesel pickup truck lacking required emission controls. Under the terms of the […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today announced steps that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Land Management will take to comply with congressional direction on oil and gas leasing. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-moves-forward-leasing-provisions-mandated-inflation-reduction-act
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) San Francisco – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Seaport Refining & Environmental, LLC, the owner and operator of a petroleum refinery in Redwood City, California, over claims of violations of the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) United States Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Martha Guzman today announced the U.S. Section of the Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a $4,659,432.00 contract to Arcadis, U.S., Inc. to start work […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold consultations with Alaska Native leaders on fisheries protection on Oct. 5 and 7. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/federal-partners-hold-first-ever-tribal-consultations-alaska-fisheries-protection-and