Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 7, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other state and local partners met to highlight brownfields funding for the City of Worcester […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A yearlong freeze in climate talks appears to be ending as the United States and China, the world’s biggest polluters, resume discussions. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/climate/john-kerry-china-climate.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to amend reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems under EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The proposed revisions would improve the accuracy of reported emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), including methane, one of the primary […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Ross Stores Inc. resolving claims that Ross violated federal law by offering for sale six pesticide products (purported disinfectants) that were not registered with the EPA. EPA requires companies to submit data to support […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE – (July 6, 2023) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $5,681,921 Lead Service Line Inventory grant to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant comes through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and will be used to conduct lead service line inventory of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to require comprehensive reporting on all six fiber types of asbestos as the agency continues its work to address exposure to this known carcinogen and strengthen the evidence that will be used to further protect […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/business/economy/canada-wildfires-economy.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study offers insights into how and where Americans are moving to escape climate dangers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/climate/flood-risk-moving.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced their partnership to provide more than $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to help reduce wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, one of the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The storm was more than 400 miles off Mexico’s west coast early Thursday morning. It was forecast to stay offshore. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/article/hurricane-adrian-mexico-pacific.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BELLINGHAM, Wash. – During a visit yesterday with the Lummi Nation in Bellingham, Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, announced more than $278 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve water infrastructure. “The Lummi Nation’s Gooseberry […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and New York State leaders at a community workshop in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss the $7 billion grant competition through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support millions of low-income households across […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Trenton, New Jersey will get nearly $2 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to clean up a former industrial site in Trenton, New Jersey while advancing environmental justice. This award is part of the largest […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An upcoming study links smoke pollution across the United States to individual wildfires and could help predict which fires will be most harmful to public health. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/28/climate/tracing-wildfire-smoke-health.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The ongoing outbreak of fires in Canada is sending new waves of smoke into the American Midwest, and the pollution has been seen as far away as Europe. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/28/world/canada/canada-wildfires-smoke-us-air-quality.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with two shipping companies over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd. will pay $137,000 in penalties and MMS Co. Ltd. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, at an event with Lummi Nation in Bellingham, Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, announced over $278 million in funding to improve access to safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services for American Indian Tribes and Alaska […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (June 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a $7 billion grant competition through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to increase access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy for millions of low-income households. Residential distributed solar energy will lower energy […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (28 de junio de 2023) – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó una competencia de subvenciones de $7 mil millones a través de la agenda Invertir en EE. UU. del presidente Biden a fin de aumentar […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 28, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Chadron, Nebraska. The city will host the ceremony at the City Council Chambers. EPA has selected the City of Chadron […]