EPA Announces $124M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Alaska

April 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (April 23, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Alaska Energy Authority and the Tanana Chiefs Conference have each been selected to receive $62,450,000 through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and […]

Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change

April 22, 2024 / by Delger Erdenesanaa / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/climate/earth-day-climate-change.html

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 […]

What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster Ties

April 10, 2024 / by Michael D. Shear / Asia, Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, economic, climate and space matters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/biden-japan-agreements.html

La administración Biden-Harris finaliza la primera norma nacional de agua potable para proteger a 100 millones de personas de la contaminación por PFAS

April 10, 2024 / by Water OW / Asia, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Hoy, 10 de abril, la Administración Biden-Harris emitió la primera norma nacional de agua potable legalmente exigible para proteger a las comunidades de la exposición a sustancias dañinas perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS), también conocidas como “productos químicos para siempre”. La exposición a PFAS se ha relacionado […]

Tribe in Northern California to Improve Drinking Water Safeguards Under Federal Enforcement Agreement

April 9, 2024 / by Region 09 / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with the Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians in Glenn County, Calif., that requires the Tribe to take immediate action to address issues with its drinking water system and […]

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 […]

EPA and DEC Launch Statewide Environmental Justice Listening Tour

April 5, 2024 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a series of Environmental Justice listening sessions to support and enhance meaningful engagement with communities with environmental justice concerns. The events support DEC and […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

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 […]

5-Star Bird Houses for Picky but Precious Guests: Nesting Swiftlets

April 2, 2024 / by Richard C. Paddock Muktita Suhartono and Nyimas Laula / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment To lure swiftlets, whose saliva-built nests fetch high prices in China, people in Borneo compete to build them the most luxurious accommodations: safe, clean, dark and with pools for bathing. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/world/asia/indonesia-borneo-birdnest-soup.html

EPA to Resume Removal of Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residences Near Former Battery Factory in Logansport, Indiana

April 1, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (April 1, 2024) – Starting early April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will resume lead-contaminated soil cleanup in residential yards near the former Exide Battery facility at 303 Water Street, Logansport, Indiana. Anticipated to last through the summer, 15 properties will be addressed. The cleanups will be […]

Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.

March 27, 2024 / by Mara Hvistendahl Jack Ewing and John Liu / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/asia/elon-musk-tesla-china.html

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 invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

March 25, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Asia, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC). The HBCU-MSI Advisory Council will provide independent advice and […]

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