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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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) 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 […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in schools as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding opportunity, which is made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and available […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — After serving three years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, today Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water Radhika Fox announced that she will depart the agency at the end of February 2024. Appointed by President Biden and confirmed with robust bipartisan support by the U.S. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment It’s the season of buying more than we need, and then throwing it away. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/climate/dreaming-of-a-less-wasteful-holiday.html