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Regan: New Superfund sites added to National Priorities List to 'return contaminated land to safe and productive reuse'

The EPA announced March 17 the addition of 12 sites to their Superfund program's National Priorities List to combat the environmental and health risks associated with waste contamination sites.


Granholm: DOE intends to release $6 billion to 'lower emissions and bolster the clean energy workforce'

The U.S. Department of Energy released a Notice of Intent and Request for Information Feb. 11 for the $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.



Sec. Granholm: 'The sky's the limit' for solar energy's potential

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm promoted the benefits of clean energy and American production on a recent trip to Michigan, the Department of Energy announced recently.


Departments of Labor, Justice work together to protect workers from 'anticompetitive practices'

The Department of Labor and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division signed a March 10 memorandum of understanding, strengthening the partnership between the two agencies in order to help them better protect U.S. workers.


Department of Energy announces $30 million for housing renovations to 'beat the climate crisis'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced March 14 that $30 million was being allotted to fund more than 30 retrofit projects which will test quick, inexpensive and low-carbon building renovations in the affordable housing sector across the U.S.


United States, other 'major energy producers' meet in Houston to hold 'green future' forum

Energy ministers from the United States, Canada, Qatar, Norway and Saudi Arabia met in Houston March 9 to launch a Net-Zero Producers Forum.



Texas Rep. Roy calls banning imports of Russian oil 'useless'

On March 8, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said that the banning of Russian oil would be "useless" unless the Biden Administration opened up access to American oil and gas.


Nebraska man sentenced to 13 years of federal prison for the possession of child pornography

Homeland Security Investigations announced Bryan Morse, 61, of Chadron, Neb., had been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison with an additional 20 years of supervised release for the possession of child pornography, in a March 7 news release.


San Diego resident indicted for violating federal import laws

Joe Sery, the former owner and CEO of Tungsten Heavy Powder and Parts, a San Diego-based company that provides weapon-grade components for U.S. military contracts, was charged with violations of federal export laws outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.


President Biden and Agriculture Secretary announce the USDA will invest $166 million in watershed projects

President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced March 3 the USDA would be investing more than $166 million across 108 infrastructure projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Farmers still struggling from COVID-19 supply chain pressures

Nearly two years after COVID-19 became a global pandemic. the supply chain is still suffering from its effects.


Memphis man pleads guilty to threatening to 'blow up' federal building

Christopher Cobb, 33, of Memphis, Tenn., recently pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat against a federal agency building as well as illegally possessing a firearm, according to a March 8 news release by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.


USDA files a complaint against Alabama company for alleged violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued a complaint against Alabama-based Natural Bridge Stockyard Inc. and Calvin D. Wells for allegedly violating the Packers and Stockyards Act, as reported in a March 7 news release.


Ukraine granted Temporary Protected Status due to 'extraordinary and temporary' conditions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced March 3 it was designating Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, citing the ongoing Russian invasion as the reason for the change.


USDA to give $35 million in funding to help veteran and underserved farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would be providing $35 million to community organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers run successful businesses, in a March 9 news release.


Biden announces plans to increase the number of EV stations, clean water supplies

During his March 1 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced his plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations as well as his plans to replace poisonous water pipes and supplies to ensure every American will have clean drinking water.


Some warn Biden's push for clean energy could increase reliance on China

President Joe Biden expressed his desire to double America's production in wind, solar and other clean energy sources during the March 1 State of the Union address, but some have reportedly taken issue with Biden's intent, claiming a push toward clean energy would increase the nation's reliance on China.


NNSA under secretary says 'there was never a threat of nuclear disaster' during Ukrainian power plant attack

The National Nuclear Security Administration Under Secretary Jill Hruby spoke of the recent Russian takeover of the Zaporizhzhia power plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe.


API supports the country's efforts to 'unwind' its dependence on Russian oil

Mike Sommers, CEO of American Petroleum Institute, issued a statement March 8 condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and supporting measures taken to divest American dependence on Russian oil.


Local farmers to receive $97 million in funding to help reach government institutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program to expand local producers' ability to sell to institutions such as universities, hospitals and other establishments operated by local governments, in a March 1 news release.