EPA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites in Region 7

January 17, 2024 / by Region 07 / Lands, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential […]

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites

January 17, 2024 / by Region 08 / Lands, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup […]

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites

January 17, 2024 / by Headquarters / Lands, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of lower screening levels, EPA expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under […]

Biden-Harris administration announces availability of $32M in grant funding to tackle air pollution at schools and deliver cleaner air for America’s children

January 11, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in schools as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding opportunity, which is made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and available […]

Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox to step down at EPA

January 10, 2024 / by Water OW / Asia, Fresh Water, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — After serving three years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, today Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water Radhika Fox announced that she will depart the agency at the end of February 2024. Appointed by President Biden and confirmed with robust bipartisan support by the U.S. […]

The climate crisis will lead to conflict at sea. A new platform helps predict where—and how to prevent it.

November 19, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, Oceans, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF’s Oceans Futures platform uses global climate and fisheries models to flag global regions that will likely see greater conflict, food insecurity, or geo-political tensions over ocean resources. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-climate-crisis-will-lead-to-conflict-at-sea-a-new-platform-helps-predict-where-and-how-to-prevent-it

Australia Offers Climate Refuge to Tuvalu Citizens, but Not All

November 11, 2023 / by Natasha Frost / Australia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Low-lying Tuvalu has reached a deal with its large Pacific neighbor to address the challenge of rising oceans, but it is not planning to pack up and go. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/11/world/australia/tuvalu-climate.html

Biden-Harris Administration Agencies Sign Interagency Agreement to Address Wildfire Risk and Protect Communities from Smoke

November 9, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, Oceans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mandy Cohen announced a Memorandum of Understanding to further their joint work to protect communities from the impacts of wildfire smoke, […]

Why the Atlantic Jet Stream Is Helping Some Flights Arrive Early

November 3, 2023 / by Jesus Jimenez / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/travel/transatlantic-flights-early-jet-stream.html

Suddenly, It Will Be Autumn for Much of the U.S. This Weekend

October 4, 2023 / by Judson Jones / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The fall season has been off to a late start in the central and Northeastern United States, but chilly air this weekend could be a jolt, especially to those who endured a sweltering summer. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/us/weather-heat-cold-temperatures.html

How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change

September 28, 2023 / by Paige McClanahan / Climate, Environment, Europe, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/28/travel/travel-lessons-climate-change.html

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Its Annual Low

September 22, 2023 / by Henry Fountain and Esther Horvath / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Oceans

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Each September, the ice at the top of the world hits its lowest extent of the year. Researchers are studying how a warming climate is affecting a not-so-frozen ocean. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/climate/arctic-sea-ice-minimum.html

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