Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2023) – TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up the oil discharge that occurred Dec. 7 in Washington County, Kansas, as a result of a rupture in a section of the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposal to strengthen a key national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particle pollution, also known as PM2.5, to better protect communities, including those most overburdened by pollution. Fine particles, sometimes called soot, can penetrate […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $500 million loan to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to modernize wastewater and drinking water systems serving over 10 million people throughout New Jersey. This is the first loan issued through the State Infrastructure Financing Authority Water […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 4, 2023) – During January, EPA Region 7 will hold six outreach events at Kansas City Public Library branches in Missouri to raise awareness of radon exposure and encourage residents to have their homes tested for the presence of radon. January marks National Radon Action Month. […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS) to earn ENERGY STAR certification. With smart home products gaining in popularity across the country, this certification gives homeowners and renters nationwide the ability to choose systems that help […]
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland today led the official Presidential Delegation of the United States to the presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-leads-us-delegation-inauguration-brazilian-president-luiz-inacio
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule establishing a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to reduce uncertainty from changing regulatory definitions, protect people’s health, and support economic opportunity. The […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The deadly freeze that swept the United States was extraordinary, but while scientists know that global warming can intensify extreme weather, the effects on winter storms are tricky to untangle. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/climate/storm-buffalo-climate-change.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — In response to Congress passing a bipartisan funding bill, which includes $10.135 billion for EPA’s annual budget, an increase of $576 million above EPA’s previous year’s funding, provides $1 billion in much-needed relief for communities impacted by the recent Hurricanes, and invests $600 million in […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As much of the United States plunges into a deep freeze, scientists continue to debate how rapid Arctic warming is playing a role. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/climate/polar-vortex-winter-cold-weather.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment In a win for the Biden administration, the United States Postal Service said it would spend nearly $10 billion to create one of the largest electric truck fleets in the nation. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/climate/postal-service-electric-trucks.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (December 20, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has added two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. The addition of Hercules Inc. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has added two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. The addition of Hercules Inc. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and PCE Carriage Cleaners in Bellevue, […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Roughly 190 nations, aiming to halt a dangerous decline in biodiversity, agreed to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and seas. The United States is not officially a participant. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/climate/biodiversity-cop15-montreal-30×30.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BUTTE, MT – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with Red Mountain Truck Lines, Inc. (Red Mountain), in which Red Mountain agreed to pay $18,000 for alleged Clean Water Act violations associated with a gas station transfer incident which spilled […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Canada in an effort to halt, and reverse, staggering declines in wildlife. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/climate/crucial-talks-on-preserving-nature-are-on-now-here-are-the-key-issues.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Our team mapped the greenhouse gas footprints of cities and towns across the United States. The results might surprise you. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/climate/my-local-emissions.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is reshaping the American economy. New Mexico is leaning on ecotourism and sustainable industries to see it through, but extreme weather keeps getting in the way. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/business/new-mexico-climate-change-wildfires-floods.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to advance the transition to more efficient heating and cooling technologies by restricting the use of super-polluting hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in certain products and equipment where more climate […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator David W. Cash celebrated significant federal and state infrastructure investments in the City of Fall River which will directly improve public health for city residents. Cash was joined by U.S. Senators Markey and Warren, and by U.S. […]