Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An analysis by researchers in China found that weather disasters might be helping nonnative animals replace native species in the wild. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/climate/extreme-weather-invasive-species.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment China is building as much clean energy capacity over four years as it had promised to build in 10 years, but continues to add coal-fired power plants. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/business/china-solar-energy-cop-28.html
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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The California governor is on a weeklong visit to China aimed at negotiating climate partnerships. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/world/asia/gavin-newsom-china-xi.html
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
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/climate/global-flood-risks.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment First Solar kept producing them in Ohio after most of the industry moved to China. President Biden wants many more domestic manufacturers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/business/energy-environment/first-solar-panels-biden-ira.html
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]