Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Chris Winkler is on trial, accused of taking too many fish from the seas off gentrified Montauk. His former partners have pleaded guilty, and stand to make millions from the sale of their small seafood-themed empire. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/nyregion/chris-winkler-gosmans-montauk.html
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Say it’s the year 2050, and life is thriving, including the ocean and coastal communities. What does daily life look like? What systems and conditions are in place to support the well-being of all? Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/why-we-need-a-nature-positive-future-for-the-ocean
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The United States has been hit by 23 large-scale disasters so far this year, and hurricane season is far from over. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/climate/billion-dollar-disasters.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/world/europe/beer-taste-hops-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An unseasonal stretch of extreme heat and humidity has left the stadiums at the Open sweltering. But a few players, Coco Gauff among them, say the hotter, the better. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/sports/tennis/us-open-heat-medvedev-gauff.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Warm water can fuel tropical storms and hurricanes. This year has been record-breaking for ocean heat. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/climate/hot-ocean-temperatures-idalia.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA. The agencies are committed […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pascagoula, Miss. (August 22, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) are proposing to enter into a Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Agreement (Agreement) with Seven Seas Terminals, LLC (Seven Seas) associated with […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to ensure the standards reflect the most current, relevant science and protect people’s health from these harmful pollutants. EPA Administrator Michael Regan reached this decision after carefully […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to ensure the standards reflect the most current, relevant science and protect people’s health from these harmful pollutants. EPA Administrator Michael Regan reached this decision after carefully […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday morning and was not expected to pose any hazards to land. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/tropical-storm-emily-hurricane.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/us-epa-completes-typhoon-mawar-recovery-mission-assignments-guam
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment At least 25 people may be trapped under the structure in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said, as this year’s monsoon season continues to extract a deadly toll. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/asia/india-temple-landslide-monsoon.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California today against the operators of Oasis Mobile Home Park, located in the Eastern Coachella […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $275,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $272,000 grant to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 11, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $228,000 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (August 9, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), Virginia Department of Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and Henrico County will host a community meeting to address concerns regarding Ethylene Oxide (EtO) and Per-and Polyfluoralkyl […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Aug. 8, 2023) – Today, EPA New England announced the release and availability of a report that maps “blue carbon” along the northeastern coast. Blue carbon is the term used to describe carbon stored in coastal and marine salt marshes, seagrass, and mangroves. These aquatic habitats […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Aug. 8, 2023) – Mewbourne Oil Company (Mewbourne) has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and undertake projects expected to cost at least $4.6 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state and federal […]