EPA Approves Permits to Begin Construction of Wabash Carbon Services Underground Injection Wells in Indiana’s Vermillion and Vigo Counties

January 24, 2024 / by Region 05 / Asia, Climate, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (Jan. 24, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued permits that allow Wabash Carbon Services LLC to construct two wells for the eventual injection and permanent storage of carbon dioxide underground, one at a site in Vermillion County and another in Vigo County, Indiana. […]

EPA Settlement Addresses Contractor’s Actions on Renovation TV Show Violating the Lead-Based Paint Rule

January 22, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Asia, Oceans

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 […]

Administrator Regan to Highlight Climate, Equity, and Youth Leadership in Visits to Mozambique and Ghana

January 19, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America, South America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – This weekend, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan will travel to Mozambique and Ghana to build partnerships and share solutions on a range of environmental priorities, including the development of clean energy, protecting clean air, encouraging responsible mining of critical minerals, and recycling of materials from […]

EPA Selects Kansas State University to Receive $4M in Grant Funding to Provide Technical Assistance to Tribal Nations and Entities Addressing Brownfields

January 10, 2024 / by Region 07 / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of Kansas State University (KSU) to receive $4 million in grant funding over the course of five years to provide technical assistance and increase the capacity of tribal nations and entities […]

EPA Selects Kansas State University to Receive $4 Million in Grant Funding to Provide Technical Assistance to Tribal Nations and Entities Addressing Brownfields

January 10, 2024 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Asia

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of Kansas State University to receive $4 million in grant funding over the course of five years to provide technical assistance and increase the capacity of Tribal Nations and entities to build sustainable brownfield programs, […]

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority agrees to $100 Million in Wastewater Treatment Improvements

January 10, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Asia, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) to improve wastewater treatment at its Chinle, Kayenta, and Tuba City facilities in Arizona. NTUA has agreed to a Partial Consent Decree that requires wastewater treatment upgrades that will […]

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. […]

We’re experiencing the hottest year in human history. World leaders must act now to fight the climate crisis.

November 29, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Climate, Conservation, Global News, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund World leaders must make a dramatic course correction in ambition and action to fight the human-caused climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/we-re-experiencing-the-hottest-year-in-human-history-world-leaders-must-act-now-to-fight-the-climate-crisis

Extreme Weather Helping Invasive Species Replace Native Species, Study Finds

November 7, 2023 / by Asher Elbein / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, Species

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment An analysis by researchers in China found that weather disasters might be helping nonnative animals replace native species in the wild. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/climate/extreme-weather-invasive-species.html

China Is Winning in Solar Power, but Its Coal Use Is Raising Alarms

November 2, 2023 / by Keith Bradsher and Lisa Friedman / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment China is building as much clean energy capacity over four years as it had promised to build in 10 years, but continues to add coal-fired power plants. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/business/china-solar-energy-cop-28.html

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports $327 Million Investment to Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements

October 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $327 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund.  Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/president-bidens-investing-america-agenda-supports-327-million-investment-fulfill

Deadly India Flood Shows Danger Lurking in Melting Glaciers

October 6, 2023 / by Hari Kumar and Alex Travelli / Asia, Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/asia/india-flood-sikkim-climate-change.html

India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis

September 22, 2023 / by Sameer Yasir / Asia, Environment, Journalism, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/asia/bengaluru-india-lake-reclamation.html

President’s Investing in America Agenda Provides Resources for Tribal Nations to Address Legacy Pollution

September 21, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Fresh Water, Government, Orphaned Wells, Orphaned Wells Program, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Department of the Interior today announced nearly $40 million in a first phase of funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities plug and remediate orphaned oil and gas wells across Indian Country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/presidents-investing-america-agenda-provides-resources-tribal-nations-address-legacy

Secretary Haaland Announces $15 Million Commitment to Support Indian Youth Service Corps through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

September 19, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Climate, Government, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior During Climate Week 2023, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced a $15 million commitment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to the Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC) and other programs supporting the next generation of conservation and climate stewards. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-15-million-commitment-support-indian-youth-service-corps

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