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, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Plus Europe’s search for energy and U.S. attempts to hinder China’s technological development. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/briefing/inflation-europe-energy-china-biden.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced projects that have been selected to receive over $30 million in grant funding under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. This grant funding, and additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help make […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, at a press event at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe announced the selection of the University of California, Berkeley, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians to receive a […]
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) CHICAGO (October 7, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an administrative order under its Clean Water Act authority to the East Chicago Sanitary District in East Chicago, Indiana, to stop an ongoing discharge of untreated wastewater to the Grand Calumet River following the rupture of […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Europe, China and North America were parched by extreme heat that would have been ‘virtually impossible’ without the effects of global warming, scientists said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/climate/climate-change-europe-drought.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (October 4, 2022) – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advance environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching for the second year a nationwide training and outreach initiative focused on reducing childhood lead exposure. The program, Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha emitido cinco permisos finales bajo la Ley de Agua Limpia para instalaciones de almacenamiento de petróleo a granel ubicadas a lo largo del río Chelsea (también conocido como Chelsea Creek). […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (September 29, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a determination under the National Historic Preservation Act that the proposed interim measure for the Tower Standard site, located at Haskell Lake at County Road D and State Highway 70 on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will create Indigenous Food Hubs for BIE-operated schools and BIA-operated detention centers to help source Indigenous foods. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-advances-health-and-nutrition-efforts-across-indian-country
Published by the Department of the Interior In response to the damaging coastal storms that hit Alaska this week, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is distributing $2.6 million to 45 Alaska Native villages. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-distributes-26-million-alaska-native-villages-emergency-storm
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) today to commemorate the school’s 50th anniversary. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-celebrates-southwestern-indian-polytechnic-institutes-50th
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The project also illustrates how difficult it is to get lithium out of the ground and break China’s dominance in processing the metal and turning it into batteries. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/20/business/electric-vehicles-lithium-quebec.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A drought that has crippled economic activity in southwestern China hints at the kind of disruption that climate change could wreak on global supply chains. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/business/economy/climate-change-supply-chain.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Dry weather in southwestern China has crippled huge hydroelectric dams, forcing cities to impose rolling blackouts and driving up the country’s use of coal. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/business/economy/china-drought-economy-climate.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Plus the future of milk in India and South Korea’s declining fertility rate. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/briefing/ukraine-russia-india-milk-korea-fertility.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As rising prices draw headlines, Indian scientists are getting creative in an effort to help producers, and animals, adapt. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/world/asia/india-climate-change-milk-prices.html
Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland was in Minnesota to celebrate the return of sacred sites to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/assistant-secretary-bryan-newland-highlights-tribal-co-stewardship-celebrates-homeland
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Plus Russia prepares for show trials and Taiwan does not rise to China’s provocations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/briefing/fbi-unseal-trump-warrant-asia.html