EPA, CalEPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened by Pollution

April 24, 2024 / by Region 09 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today released a two-year action plan to collaboratively address environmental justice issues across California by enforcing laws that protect public health and the environment. In 2021, EPA and CalEPA signed a five-year, […]

EPA signs agreement for cleanup of the Bradford Island National Priorities List site

April 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Lands, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (April 23, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it signed a Federal Facility Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon and Washington for the Bradford Island National Priorities List site cleanup. The agreement includes an enforceable schedule for USACE to conduct […]

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

April 19, 2024 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to “forever chemicals” in communities across the country. Exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked to […]

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

April 18, 2024 / by Somini Sengupta and Manuela Andreoni / Environment, Journalism, Lands, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/drought-southern-africa.html

EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Plan to Address Contamination at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

April 17, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area […]

$15 million construction project for the Commerce Street Plume Superfund Site slated to start this summer

April 17, 2024 / by Region 01 / Europe, Lands, Species

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 […]

EPA and State of New Jersey Propose Settlement that will provide nearly $19 million for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

April 16, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) to design and perform a $15.8 million cleanup at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark, New […]

EPA Announces $84 Million Great Lakes Cleanup Project in Rouge River Near Detroit to Begin in April

April 16, 2024 / by Region 05 / Lands, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of dredging in the Lower Rouge River Old Channel near Detroit, Michigan. Sediments in the channel are contaminated with polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, heavy metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. These contaminants are toxic to invertebrates, fish, and […]

EPA Approves Plan to Remove PCB Contamination at the North Austin Community Center in Chicago

April 15, 2024 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Starting last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing the removal of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, under the parking lot and sidewalks at the North Austin Community Center, at 1841 North Laramie Ave. in Chicago. EPA expects to complete cleanup in 4-6 weeks.    Excavated areas will be […]

EPA Proposes Plan to Address Contamination in Buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

April 5, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America

April 4, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in […]

EPA to Resume Removal of Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residences Near Former Battery Factory in Logansport, Indiana

April 1, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (April 1, 2024) – Starting early April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will resume lead-contaminated soil cleanup in residential yards near the former Exide Battery facility at 303 Water Street, Logansport, Indiana. Anticipated to last through the summer, 15 properties will be addressed. The cleanups will be […]

EPA warns farmworkers about risks of Dacthal

April 1, 2024 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, April 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its next steps to protect people from the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, or Dacthal). EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will […]

Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives EPA funding for water quality improvement in Louisiana

March 27, 2024 / by Region 06 / Climate, Fresh Water, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (March 27, 2024) – The Gulf of Mexico Alliance recently received a grant for more than $1.4 million from the Gulf of Mexico Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will be used to improve water quality in northeast Louisiana. As part of […]

They Grow Your Berries and Peaches, but Often Lack One Item: Insurance

March 27, 2024 / by Patrick Cooley / Environment, Journalism, Lands, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/economy/crop-insurance-climate-change.html

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner in Kansas

March 26, 2024 / by Region 07 / Climate, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring one Kansas ENERGY STAR® partner for its outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event […]

EPA issues PFAS test order as part of National Testing Strategy

March 25, 2024 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the fourth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s National PFAS Testing Strategy, the latest action taken under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to confront contamination from “forever chemicals” nationwide.  This action orders […]

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