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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $8.8M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Connecticut

June 5, 2023 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (June 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8,800,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Connecticut while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected six communities in Connecticut to receive six grants totaling […]

EPA, Rep. Troy Carter Announce Grant for La. DEQ Air Monitoring Project in St. James Parish

June 5, 2023 / by Region 06 / Air Quality, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (June 5th, 2023) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant funded through the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing In America agenda, the grant of nearly $480,000, will go toward a […]

EPA Region 7 Presents $700K Check to Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority in Missouri After Selection for Brownfields Grant

June 5, 2023 / by Region 07 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority receives a $700,000 ceremonial check as a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant selectee at a ceremony in Hannibal, Missouri, on June 5, 2023. (Photo credit: U.S. EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 5, 2023) – Today, at the Community Room at HomeBank in Hannibal, Missouri, EPA […]

American Kestrels Are in a Puzzling Decline

June 5, 2023 / by Catrin Einhorn and Bryan Anselm / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The number of American kestrels has dropped sharply. That goes against the trend for birds of prey, broadly seen as a conservation bright spot. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/climate/american-kestrel.html

In Search of Iceberg Alley’s Spectacular Show

June 5, 2023 / by Sam Howe Verhovek / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Each spring, opalescent icebergs from the Greenland ice sheet pass through Iceberg Alley, off the eastern edge of Canada, on a slow-motion journey southward. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/travel/iceberg-alley-newfoundland-labrador.html

EPA Finalizes Consent Order for Safe Defueling and Closure of Navy’s Red Hill Fuel Facility

June 2, 2023 / by Region 09 / Fresh Water, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized an Administrative Consent Order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that requires steps to ensure the safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base […]

Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

May 31, 2023 / by Jack Ewing and Melissa Eddy / Environment, Europe, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/business/energy-environment/europe-battery-factory-subisidies.html

Environmental Compliance History Database Continues Upgrades Through Introduction of Clean Air Tracking Tool

May 31, 2023 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Air Quality, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the ECHO Clean Air Tracking Tool (ECATT), which serves as an interface and repository for Clean Air Act data that can be used to evaluate emissions at stationary sources of air pollution and analyze general air quality for the […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500K Cleanup Grant for Polluted Brownfields Site in Rhode Island

May 31, 2023 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 31, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the cleanup of a brownfields site in Rhode Island while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected one community in Rhode Island to receive one grant […]

EPA Announces Stronger Standards to Improve Oil Spill Responses

May 31, 2023 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized stronger standards to improve response efforts to oil spills and hazardous substance releases into waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines under the federal government’s National Contingency Plan (NCP). The new standards encourage the development of safer […]

EPA to award over $800,000 in grants to support water quality monitoring at Pacific Northwest and Alaska beaches to protect public health

May 30, 2023 / by Region 10 / Asia, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $10.6 million in BEACH Act grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer. “Many people spend time in the summer splashing, swimming, and playing at a favorite beach, which is why EPA is […]

EPA Encourages Sun Safety on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ as America Heads Into Holiday Weekend

May 26, 2023 / by Air and Radiation OAR / North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, before the Memorial Day long weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 15th “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health […]

EPA and State/Local Officials Celebrate Award of 14 Zero-Emission School Buses in New Bedford and New $400 Million Clean School Bus Opportunity

May 26, 2023 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Europe, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David Cash joined elected officials and school leaders in New Bedford to celebrate the award of 14 zero emission school buses to the City of New Bedford. The buses were part of nearly […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7,999,560 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Kentucky

May 25, 2023 / by Region 04 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FRANKFORT, KY (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,999,560 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Kentucky while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected ten communities in Kentucky to receive grants totaling […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $16.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Maine

May 25, 2023 / by Region 01 / Asia, Climate, Europe, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 25, 2023) – Today , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $16,222,850 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Maine while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected 14 communities in Maine to receive 14 grants […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Minnesota

May 25, 2023 / by Region 05 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Minnesota while advancing environmental justice. Hennepin County will receive $3 million, and the Saint Paul Port Authority will receive […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7.3 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Illinois

May 25, 2023 / by Region 05 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $7.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Illinois while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected nine communities in Illinois to receive nine grants […]

STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION IN SACKETT v. EPA

May 25, 2023 / by Water OW / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, in response to the Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “As a public health agency, EPA is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of race, the money in their pocket, or community […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $315 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

May 25, 2023 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $315 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites across the country while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected 262 communities to receive 267 grants totaling more than $215 […]

Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. to pay $2.4 million penalty for multiple environmental violations at West Elizabeth Pa. facility

May 25, 2023 / by Region 03 / North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. will pay a $2.4 million penalty for environmental violations at the sprawling 56-acre manufacturing facility in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, that is now owned and operated by Synthomer Jefferson Hills, LLC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. “Compliance […]