Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with Crowley Global Ship Management over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit, issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, Crowley will pay $248,500 in penalties for claims of violations by two […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is amplifying wildfires, and more smoke means higher risk of heart and lung disease from inhaling tiny particles that can drift far and wide, researchers said. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/climate/wildfire-smoke-health.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 8, 2024) – Yesterday, leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New England Aquarium gathered together to shine a spotlight on the critical carbon-capturing environments of seagrass meadows and salt marshes, known as Blue Carbon, in sequestering and storing carbon. The largest quantities […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, EPA finalized a stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. The stronger annual health-based air quality standard for fine particulate […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. By strengthening the annual health-based national ambient air quality […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund New data detailing the abundance of the eastern monarch butterfly colonies wintering in central Mexico’s forests estimate that the species occupied only 2.2 acres during the 2023-2024 winter season. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/eastern-migratory-monarch-butterfly-populations-decrease-by-59-in-2024
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The bank is set to vote Thursday on financing an oil project in Bahrain, the latest in a string of overseas fossil fuel projects. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/climate/export-import-bank-climate.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced a settlement agreement with the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, requiring the city to reduce sewage discharges into the Merrimack River. Under the consent decree, Lowell will pay a $200,000 penalty […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned from Africa this week after completing a successful mission to Mozambique and Ghana, where he reinforced EPA’s commitment to partnering with leaders, young people, and advocates to develop shared solutions to environmental challenges. Administrator Regan participated in a range of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 1, 2024) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Puerto Rico – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) agreed to a consent decree with the United States to improve the quality of its sewer system, estimated to cost approximately $400 million, to address unauthorized overflows of untreated sewage and other violations of the Clean Water Act. The Government of […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts. Assistant Administrator Fox made the announcement at Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period on Jan. 29 for a draft Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial project located off the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The Biden administration’s decision to review new liquefied natural gas projects for their impact on climate change could be a headache for overseas buyers. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/26/business/europe-biden-lng-pause.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/23/travel/icon-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-sustainability.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of four grant applicants to receive an expected $3,472,516 in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East Coast […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with Marrs Construction Co., of Bella Vista, Arkansas, addressing the company’s violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. Under the settlement, Marrs agrees to provide information about lead safety rules on […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/climate/greenland-ice-sheet-melting.html