WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to Protect 100 Million People from PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water

April 16, 2024 / by Water OW / Asia, Fresh Water, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ as well as $1 billion through President Biden’s Investing in America […]

EPA finalizes permit following public comment period to bring the largest offshore wind farm project to Virginia’s coast

April 12, 2024 / by Region 03 / Air Quality, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (April 12, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial (CVOW-C) project located off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia.   Issued on April 9 […]

The Push for a Better Dengue Vaccine Grows More Urgent

April 12, 2024 / by Stephanie Nolen / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans, South America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A public research institute in Brazil has proved a new shot protects against the disease, but can’t make it fast enough to stop the huge outbreak sweeping Latin America. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/health/dengue-vaccine-brazil.html

EPA Fines East Bay Cities and Municipal Utility Districts for Sewage Discharge Violations

April 11, 2024 / by Region 09 / Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board announced that the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and six East Bay cities will be assessed $372,876 in penalties for violating settlement terms designed to prevent untreated […]

Colonial Oil to Pay $2.8 Million Penalty for Failure to Meet Clean Air Act Fuels Regulations

April 10, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 10, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with Colonial Oil Industries Inc., that will require the company to pay a civil penalty of more than $2.8 million and spend an estimated $12.2 million to offset […]

Shasta-Siskiyou Transport of Redding, Calif. to Pay Over $208,000 Penalty for Fuel Spill that Reached Sacramento River

April 10, 2024 / by Region 09 / Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with Shasta-Siskiyou Transport of Redding, Calif. to resolve claims of Clean Water Act (CWA) violations after one of the company’s trucks overturned and a fuel product spilled into storm drains in downtown Redding. The […]

EPA Announces $1.4M Settlement with Sasol Chemicals for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations at Westlake, La., Facility

April 9, 2024 / by Region 06 / Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (April 8, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a settlement with Sasol Chemicals (Sasol) over alleged violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act at the company’s facility in Westlake, Louisiana. Under the settlement, Sasol will pay more […]

EPA Deputy Administrator Visits Minneapolis to Announce $4 Million in Recycling Funding and New Electric School Buses under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

April 9, 2024 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (April 9, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe participated in two events with state and local officials to announce a $4 million recycling infrastructure grant to the city of Minneapolis and new electric school buses coming to Minneapolis Public Schools. Both […]

Pacific Northwest federal, state agencies to collaborate on prescribed fire, smoke management to confront wildfire crisis

April 5, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (April 5, 2024) – State and federal agencies and departments in Oregon and Washington have agreed to collaborate on addressing the escalating wildfire crisis by increasing use of prescribed fire and other forest fuel management strategies at larger geographic scales while also increasing outreach to nearby […]

EPA Actions Restore Safe Drinking Water to over 900 Mobile Home Park Residents in Eastern Coachella Valley

April 4, 2024 / by Region 09 / Asia, Climate, Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO (April 4, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overseen the restoration of safe drinking water to over 900 residents living in 20 mobile home parks located within the boundaries of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Reservation in the Eastern Coachella Valley, located in […]

EPA Addresses Pollution Violations Involving Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewer Lines

April 1, 2024 / by Region 09 / Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with the County of Hawai’i to ensure pollution discharge requirements are met at the Hilo, Pāpa‘ikou, and Kula‘imano Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with the Clean Water Act. The three plants […]

EPA Fines Southern California Auto Parts Companies for Defeat Devices, Harming Air Quality

April 1, 2024 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced settlements with four automotive parts distributors to resolve claims of violations of the Clean Air Act. The Southern California companies – Domestic Gaskets, Mizumo Auto, PPE Inc., and Performance Parts – illegally manufactured or sold aftermarket auto parts, […]

Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage

March 26, 2024 / by Cara Buckley / Africa, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of marine debris in a largely feel good way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html

EPA enforcement action leads to settlement with school bus transportation company for alleged Clean Air Act violations

March 26, 2024 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Climate, Europe, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and stores school buses throughout the United States, including in Connecticut. EPA alleges that the company violated federal clean air standards by allowing buses in […]

New regulations help protect whales from entanglement in fishing gear in the Indian Ocean

March 25, 2024 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Global News, Oceans, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF and other partners are working to prevent the setting of nets around whales and other cetaceans and improve the reporting of when these mammals become entangled. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/new-regulations-help-protect-whales-from-entanglement-in-fishing-gear-in-the-indian-ocean

EPA Orders City of Los Angeles to Implement Improvements to Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant

March 21, 2024 / by Region 09 / Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with the City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) that requires improvements be made at the Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant in Playa del Rey, California. In July 2021, LASAN violated […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strongest-ever pollution standards for cars will reduce pollution, create jobs, cut costs, and ensure companies and workers lead the clean vehicle future

March 20, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Europe, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the strongest pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles in history. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to […]

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