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 […]

Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.

March 27, 2024 / by Mara Hvistendahl Jack Ewing and John Liu / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/asia/elon-musk-tesla-china.html

New regulations help protect whales from entanglement in fishing gear in the Indian Ocean

March 25, 2024 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Global News, Oceans, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF and other partners are working to prevent the setting of nets around whales and other cetaceans and improve the reporting of when these mammals become entangled. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/new-regulations-help-protect-whales-from-entanglement-in-fishing-gear-in-the-indian-ocean

EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

March 25, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Asia, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC). The HBCU-MSI Advisory Council will provide independent advice and […]

EPA Orders Amphenol Corp. to Implement Final Cleanup Plan for Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Indiana  

March 22, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a new administrative order on consent at the Amphenol/Franklin Power Products site in Franklin, Indiana. The cleanup will include installation of permeable reactive barriers to break down remaining contamination from volatile organic compounds.   This order requires the company to restore […]

EPA partners with 10 communities to foster equitable development strategies to reach environmental goals

March 22, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Asia, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that ten communities will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Together, EPA and the local communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing Brownfields efforts and advance clean […]

New Toxics Release Inventory Data Reported

March 21, 2024 / by Region 02 / Asia, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared to 2013. This includes a 26% decrease in air releases. During […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strongest-ever pollution standards for cars will reduce pollution, create jobs, cut costs, and ensure companies and workers lead the clean vehicle future

March 20, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Europe, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the strongest pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles in history. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to […]

EPA celebrates 20 years of methane reduction accomplishments at the Global Methane Forum

March 19, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Asia, Climate, Europe, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) GENEVA – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to cut methane pollution that threatens the climate and public health, the EPA and State Department officials convened a group of 450 global leaders at the 2024 Global Methane Forum this week. The Global Methane Forum provides an […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces $24 million in pollution prevention grants under President’s Investing in America agenda

March 18, 2024 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Asia, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of nearly $24 million in grants to support states, U.S. territories, and Tribes in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention practices. The funding is available through two Notice of Funding […]

EPA announces most energy-efficient manufacturing plants of 2023

March 14, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Asia, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 14, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Together, these plants prevented more than […]

Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

March 14, 2024 / by Patricia Cohen and Jes Aznar / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/economy/malaysia-palm-oil-european-union.html

EPA Starts Process to Take the Rochester Embayment off List of Badly Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes

March 13, 2024 / by Region 02 / Asia, Fresh Water, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – After decades of restoration and cleanup work, the Rochester Embayment Area of Concern (AOC) is no longer a polluted hotspot in the Great Lakes basin. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Monroe County, and other partners […]

Statement by Administrator Regan on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

March 11, 2024 / by Chief Financial Officer OCFO / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 11, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made since the President took office—with nearly 15 million jobs created and inflation down two-thirds—the Budget protects and builds on this progress by lowering costs for working […]

EPA Awards Over $650,000 for Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Recycling Project

March 5, 2024 / by Region 09 / Asia, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians a $653,120 grant, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expand recycling infrastructure, support good-paying jobs, and increase circular waste management on and off the Tribal land. “EPA […]

EPA Accepts Applications for Pollution Prevention Projects in the Midwest

March 5, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for pollution prevention projects in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This competitive grant provides funding for projects that promote practical source reduction practices, tools and training to improve human and environmental health. Pollution prevention, also known as source […]

EPA to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Soil Sampling Efforts at the Town of Pines Superfund Site in Indiana

February 29, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (February 29, 2024) – On Thursday, March 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a community meeting to discuss residential soil sampling for properties within the Town of Pines Superfund site, Town of Pines, Indiana. The meeting will be held in the Michigan City Council Chambers, […]

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