Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 29, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Vermont wastewater treatment plant operators to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 29, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Wells Sanitary District to recognize it for its commitment to improving water quality. “Wastewater treatment is a vital, but often overlooked, part of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached a settlement with a Connecticut-based residential contractor for violations of the federal lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. As a result of the settlement, Bellamy Home Improvement dba Harmony Home Improvement, based in South […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/world/europe/switzerland-glaciers.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/travel/northeast-backcountry-skiing-threatened.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in England over the coming days, according to forecasters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/28/world/europe/manchester-tornado-uk.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/business/economy/clean-energy-us-europe.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/business/economy/eu-electric-car-tariffs.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/business/energy-environment/clean-energy-hydrogen.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The group, including Britain, France and the United States, said the agreement was critical to meeting nations’ climate commitments. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/climate/cop28-nuclear-power.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment “The hope of the world rests on the decisions you must take,” the British monarch told world leaders at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/climate/king-charles-cop28-climate-summit.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change in Italy has come for one of the world’s most sought-after delicacies. Foodies will probably see the impact when the check comes. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/11/business/the-climates-no-good-the-hunt-for-white-truffles-gets-pricier.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Analyzing data from October, European climate scientists found another record-breaking month for temperatures around the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/climate/heat-temperature-record-2023.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Reams of rules govern how the best French cheeses are made, but hotter, drier summers may unshackle struggling producers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/french-cheese-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/business/olive-oil-price.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Can Europe fight the effects of extreme weather while producing enough affordable food? A model combining conservation with agriculture may offer a solution. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/world/europe/belgium-nature-preserve-eu-farm-policy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/travel/travel-lessons-climate-change.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Amid fertile valleys, gorges, ancient ruins and mountain villages, Europe’s first wild river national park attempts to balance tourism and conservation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/18/travel/albania-vjosa-river-park.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A study of hundreds of specimens from European archaeological digs found two species of whales that are no longer present in the continent’s waters. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/science/european-whales-extinction.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/world/europe/venice-unesco-danger-list-tourism.html