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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Stronger standard for harmful soot pollution will save lives and significantly increase health protections for all communities

February 8, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, EPA finalized a stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. The stronger annual health-based air quality standard for fine particulate […]

EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities

February 7, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. By strengthening the annual health-based national ambient air quality […]

Eastern migratory monarch butterfly populations decrease by 59% in 2024

February 6, 2024 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Global News, North America, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund New data detailing the abundance of the eastern monarch butterfly colonies wintering in central Mexico’s forests estimate that the species occupied only 2.2 acres during the 2023-2024 winter season. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/eastern-migratory-monarch-butterfly-populations-decrease-by-59-in-2024

Two Climate Advisers Quit U.S. Export-Import Bank Over Fossil Fuel Plans

February 5, 2024 / by Lisa Friedman and Hiroko Tabuchi / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The bank is set to vote Thursday on financing an oil project in Bahrain, the latest in a string of overseas fossil fuel projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/climate/export-import-bank-climate.html

United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Announce Settlement with City of Lowell to Address Pollution in Merrimack River

February 5, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Europe, Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced a settlement agreement with the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, requiring the city to reduce sewage discharges into the Merrimack River. Under the consent decree, Lowell will pay a $200,000 penalty […]

EPA Administrator Regan Wraps up Successful Mission to Africa, Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships in Mozambique and Ghana

February 2, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned from Africa this week after completing a successful mission to Mozambique and Ghana, where he reinforced EPA’s commitment to partnering with leaders, young people, and advocates to develop shared solutions to environmental challenges. Administrator Regan participated in a range of […]

EPA announces inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts in Puerto Rico

February 1, 2024 / by Region 02 / Climate, Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Puerto Rico – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]

EPA announces inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts in New York and New Jersey

February 1, 2024 / by Region 02 / Climate, Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]

EPA announces inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts

February 1, 2024 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 1, 2024) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and […]

Public comment period opens on draft permit to bring the largest offshore wind farm project to Virginia’s coast

January 30, 2024 / by Region 03 / Air Quality, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period on Jan. 29 for a draft Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial project located off the […]

United States Reaches Agreement with Guam Waterworks Authority Requiring Investment in Sewer System Infrastructure

January 30, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Climate, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) agreed to a consent decree with the United States to improve the quality of its sewer system, estimated to cost approximately $400 million, to address unauthorized overflows of untreated sewage and other violations of the Clean Water Act. The Government of […]

EPA announces inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts

January 30, 2024 / by Water OW / Climate, Fresh Water, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities, […]

Worries in Europe Over the White House Move to Delay Gas Terminals

January 26, 2024 / by STANLEY REED / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden administration’s decision to review new liquefied natural gas projects for their impact on climate change could be a headache for overseas buyers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/business/europe-biden-lng-pause.html

Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

January 24, 2024 / by Ceylan Yeginsu / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/travel/icon-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-sustainability.html

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

January 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of four grant applicants to receive an expected $3,472,516 in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East Coast […]

EPA Settlement Addresses Contractor’s Actions on Renovation TV Show Violating the Lead-Based Paint Rule

January 22, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Asia, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with Marrs Construction Co., of Bella Vista, Arkansas, addressing the company’s violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. Under the settlement, Marrs agrees to provide information about lead safety rules on […]

Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured

January 17, 2024 / by Delger Erdenesanaa / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/climate/greenland-ice-sheet-melting.html

EPA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites in Region 7

January 17, 2024 / by Region 07 / Lands, Oceans, Species

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 […]

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites

January 17, 2024 / by Region 08 / Lands, North America, Oceans, Species

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 […]

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites

January 17, 2024 / by Headquarters / Lands, Oceans, Species

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 […]