President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports $327 Million Investment to Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements

October 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $327 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-bidens-investing-america-agenda-supports-327-million-investment-fulfill

Deadly India Flood Shows Danger Lurking in Melting Glaciers

October 6, 2023 / by Hari Kumar and Alex Travelli / Asia, Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/asia/india-flood-sikkim-climate-change.html

India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis

September 22, 2023 / by Sameer Yasir / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/asia/bengaluru-india-lake-reclamation.html

President’s Investing in America Agenda Provides Resources for Tribal Nations to Address Legacy Pollution

September 21, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Fresh Water, Government, Orphaned Wells, Orphaned Wells Program, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced nearly $40 million in a first phase of funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities plug and remediate orphaned oil and gas wells across Indian Country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/presidents-investing-america-agenda-provides-resources-tribal-nations-address-legacy

Secretary Haaland Announces $15 Million Commitment to Support Indian Youth Service Corps through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

September 19, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Climate, Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior During Climate Week 2023, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced a $15 million commitment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) and other programs supporting the next generation of conservation and climate stewards. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-15-million-commitment-support-indian-youth-service-corps

Interior Department Announces First Indian Youth Service Corps Grant Awards

September 11, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced nearly $3.5 million in 2023 Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) grants to eight projects involving more than 20 Tribes and Tribal organizations. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-first-indian-youth-service-corps-grant-awards

New tiger population estimate of 5,574 wild tigers announced by Global Tiger Forum

September 11, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Global News, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund The population estimate from the Global Tiger Forum of about 5,574 wild tigers reflects advancements in how tiger range countries invest in and monitor tigers, demonstrating about a 74% increase. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/new-tiger-population-estimate-of-5-574-wild-tigers-announced-by-global-tiger-forum

Secretary Haaland Highlights Work to Strengthen Indigenous Communities in Visit to Ottawa

September 8, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland visited Ottawa, Canada, this week to highlight the United States’ ongoing work with Canadian leadership to ensure that Indigenous and First Nations communities have the […]

Interior Department, Hualapai Tribal Leaders Celebrate Historic Indian Water Rights Settlement

August 31, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland joined members of the Hualapai Tribe late yesterday for a celebration of the Tribe’s historic $312 million water rights settlement. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-hualapai-tribal-leaders-celebrate-historic-indian-water-rights

EPA Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida Renews Commitment to Continue Environmental Cooperation with Newly Established Taiwan Ministry of Environment

August 24, 2023 / by International and Tribal Affairs OITA / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida was in Taipei, Taiwan, from August 21-22, to recommit to extending environmental cooperation between EPA and Taiwan.  Assistant Administrator Nishida joined former Taiwan Deputy Minister Ya-Fen Wang in providing keynote remarks for an event celebrating the […]

EPA removing portion of Jackson Ceramix Site from list of nation’s most contaminated sites

August 16, 2023 / by Region 03 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (August 16, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted an eight-acre portion of the Jackson Ceramix Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of the nation’s most contaminated hazardous sites. Portions of sites can be removed from […]

EPA extends public comment period on draft underground injection permits for Wabash Carbon Services in Indiana’s Vigo and Vermillion Counties until Monday, August 21

August 11, 2023 / by Region 05 / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (August 11, 2023) – In response to requests from the public at last night’s public hearing in Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today extended the comment period on its draft federal permits that would allow Wabash Carbon Services, LLC, to inject and store carbon dioxide […]

Secretary Haaland Celebrates Great American Outdoors Act in California

August 7, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Climate, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Yosemite National Park this weekend as part of a month-long tour to celebrate the historic investments from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs […]

EPA Awards over $24,000 to Purdue University to Research Air Pollutants in Classroom Environments

August 1, 2023 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $24,131 grant to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana for research into implementation of cost-effective techniques to reduce of indoor air pollutants in classroom environments as part of the Agency’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) program. “EPA’s […]

$10 million grant opportunity to advance environmental justice in New England

July 31, 2023 / by Region 01 / Asia, Climate, Europe

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) New England Region Office is announcing a grant competition for an “Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center” (EJ TCTAC).  The agency is offering this funding opportunity of up to $10 million to help communities and other environmental justice […]

Interior Department Celebrates Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary with Fee-Free Day on Public Lands

July 28, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Climate, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior On Friday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience, and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national parks, wildlife refuges, […]

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