Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hicksville, N.Y. (May 13, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of New York broke ground on a pivotal drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. System operators will install a system to safeguard the community’s drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hicksville, N.Y. (May 13, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of New York broke ground on a pivotal drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. System operators will install a system to safeguard the community’s drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Divers and marine biologists are getting a window into the lives of a red crustacean most often found in the guts of other species. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/science/tuna-crabs-san-diego.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/climate/biden-environmental-rules-epa.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The spring population of the critically endangered species is at a 25-year high, a surprising rebound in a tiny desert cave. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/science/devils-hole-pupfish-death-valley.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/health/environment-climate-health.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment On Curaçao, visitors can explore the trees’ habitat, where colorful birds roost on tangled branches and trunks, and small paths through the greenery beckon. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/travel/curacao-mangrove-tourism.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (May 8, 2024) TPWR Developer, LLC, CBG Building Company LLC, and Bowman Consulting DC have settled alleged violations of regulations designed to protect America’s waterways from polluted stormwater runoff, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. In an administrative consent agreement with EPA, the companies have […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NAMPA, Idaho – Today, Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe announced a Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Toxics Reduction Lead Grant for $3.5 million to the City of Nampa, a project funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant is for a stormwater treatment project […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 7, 2024) – On Monday, May 6, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister joined representatives from the African American, Hispanic, and refugee communities, as well as local nonprofit and governmental organizations working to address environmental justice concerns in Omaha, Nebraska, on an environmental justice tour […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) In April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered Gold Eagle Co. and West Marine Products Inc. to stop the sale of “303 2-in-1 Mold & Mildew Cleaner + Blocker” distributed by Chicago company Gold Eagle and sold at West Marine’s retail location in Troy, Michigan. The order will […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (April 29, 2024) – Max Environmental Technologies, Inc. (MAX) has agreed to several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, PA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today. MAX owns and operates a 160-acre […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (April 29, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined safe water guardians along the banks of the Merrimack River to acknowledge their water quality protection efforts and share results of water sampling data collected by so many. Those who participated in the routine monthly […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is wrapping up Earth Week by highlighting the work the agency is doing to prevent plastic pollution. “Plastic waste is growing and so is the impact it has on public health and the environment,” said Cliff Villa, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants in order to protect all communities from pollution and improve public health without disrupting the delivery of reliable electricity. These rules, finalized under […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (April 25, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) is receiving $425,616 to advance their goal of cultivating a society of individuals with a deep understanding of the dynamic interdependencies between human and natural systems. This […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (April 25, 2024) – Interplex Engineered Products, a manufacturer of electrical conductors located in East Providence, Rhode Island, will pay a fine of $59,044 as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency relating to alleged violations of hazardous waste management laws. Under the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (April. 23, 2024) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced settlement of a multi-media case against a Maryland oil recycling facility. Petroleum Recovery and Remediation Management, Inc. (PMI) will pay a $230,000 penalty to settle alleged Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Clean […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/blm-public-lands-conservation.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WILLISTON, Vt. (April 17, 2024) – Starting this summer, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC), with EPA oversight, will break ground on a remedial action for the cleanup of groundwater at the Commerce Street Plume Superfund Site in Williston, Vermont. The goal of this work is […]