Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is wrapping up Earth Week by highlighting the work the agency is doing to prevent plastic pollution. “Plastic waste is growing and so is the impact it has on public health and the environment,” said Cliff Villa, […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants in order to protect all communities from pollution and improve public health without disrupting the delivery of reliable electricity. These rules, finalized under […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (April 25, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) is receiving $425,616 to advance their goal of cultivating a society of individuals with a deep understanding of the dynamic interdependencies between human and natural systems. This […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (April 25, 2024) – Interplex Engineered Products, a manufacturer of electrical conductors located in East Providence, Rhode Island, will pay a fine of $59,044 as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency relating to alleged violations of hazardous waste management laws. Under the […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (April. 23, 2024) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced settlement of a multi-media case against a Maryland oil recycling facility. Petroleum Recovery and Remediation Management, Inc. (PMI) will pay a $230,000 penalty to settle alleged Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Clean […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The measure elevates conservation in a number of ways, including by creating new leases for the restoration of degraded areas. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/blm-public-lands-conservation.html
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 […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.” Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/science/australia-wildlife-cats.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ as well as $1 billion through President Biden’s Investing in America […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia and Dr. Eun-Hye Enki Yoo, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo and Senior Pastor George F. Nicholas, Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church as well as other dignitaries gathered in Buffalo, NY […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution” to give vulnerable wildlife a chance. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/science/australia-wildlife-assisted-evolution.html
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Apr. 8, 2024) – EPA’s Southeast New England Program (SNEP) is announcing funding to improve climate resiliency in disadvantaged communities throughout Southeast New England. The SNEP Opportunity to Advance Resilience (SOAR) grant program is committed to investing at least $5 million in disadvantaged communities by 2027 […]
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 […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (April 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a series of Environmental Justice listening sessions to support and enhance meaningful engagement with communities with environmental justice concerns. The events support DEC and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 32 clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. These projects were funded in part by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. EPA’s AQUARIUS and PISCES […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (PITTSBURGH) April 2, 2024 – Today, EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) visited the Environmental Charter School (ECS) Intermediate School to kick off Earth Month with staff and students. As part of the school visit, Ortiz and Lee met with ‘EcoStewards’- 4th and […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, April 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the launch of a new website, epa.gov/permits, a centralized web-based platform for information about federal environmental permitting. It highlights EPA’s permitting and environmental review programs and shares information on related statutes and environmental justice initiatives. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/endangered-species-rules-regulations.html