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EPA recognizes eight distilleries for being the first to earn their ENERGY STAR certification
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is recognizing eight distilleries for being the first to earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. This certification is an acknowledgement of their dedication towards energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp to invest over $100 million in emission reductions at Dearborn facility
The Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation has agreed to resolve ongoing Clean Air Act violations, according to an announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice
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Regan: ‘The science is clear: exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects in children’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that lead emissions from small piston-engine planes pose a public health risk under the Clean Air Act. This determination sets the stage for future regulations to reduce such emissions, aimed at protecting public health and the environment.
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EPA allocates over $1M for pollution prevention in Oregon and Washington
EPA announces $1.1M in grants to support local environmental justice initiatives, including a major award to Portland State University for aiding Native American businesses.
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Kerry White warns of "top-down overreach by the USFWS" in proposed 5.8 million-acre Montana conservation area plan
In a recent interview, Kerry White of Citizens for Balanced Use urged landowners to be wary of a proposed plan to create a vast conservation area in Montana, which he claims would increase federal government control over the land and would prioritize wildlife over local residents' access to the land.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates record funding for Milwaukee environmental cleanup
This financial infusion stands out as the most substantial non-federal input to any Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup
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Soil Stabilizer application begins in Lāhainā
Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities take precautionary measures on fire rehabilitation steps.
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center awarded $1.19M EPA grant for environmental justice
Penn State College of Medicine will spearhead a project providing technical assistance to businesses in Pennsylvania and New York
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Illinois Universities receive EPA grants for pollution prevention
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago receive a combined $2.6 Million in funding to promote environmental justice
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AFPI opposes Biden Administration's proposal on NEPA regulations
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has filed comments opposing the Biden Administration's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. The AFPI alleges that the proposal, known as the "Phase 2 Proposal," would roll back important reforms made in the past and add further complexity and delays to the federal permitting process.
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EPA reminds landlords of lead paint obligations amidst children's health month
Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.
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EPA grants New York $336M for water infrastructure initiatives
A significant chunk of this aid, exceeding $253 million, originates from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA announces measures to reduce HFC emissions
New actions to significantly decrease hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions.
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The latest target in Biden's 30x30 plan: 5.8 million acres of Montana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a plan to establish a massive 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This proposal, part of President Biden's 30x30 plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, includes a mix of government-owned and private land and is centered around the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
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U.S. EPA announces final cleanup strategy for the historic 1970 Lehigh Valley Railroad derailment site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final cleanup plan for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Derailment site in LeRoy, New York. The plan aims to address contaminated groundwater, soil, bedrock, soil vapor, and surface water resulting from a train accident that occurred in 1970. The announcement was made on October 2, 2023.
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$4.6 billion climate pollution reduction grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $4.6 billion grant program aimed at reducing climate pollution, advancing environmental justice, and promoting clean energy solutions. This initiative, known as the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), is the second phase of the EPA's $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which was established under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. The first phase provided $250 million to assist states and major cities in developing their own climate action plans, and the current phase focuses on...
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Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funding totaling $7.5 billion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $7.5 billion in available funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). This low-interest loan program is designed to accelerate projects related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, while also promoting job creation and cost savings.
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EPA awards nearly $8M for groundwater research to four institutions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced that it will be awarding nearly $8 million in funding to four institutions for research on enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR). The aim of this research is to improve groundwater availability and quality, in response to the challenges posed by climate change and rising water demand.
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Biden-Harris Administration pledges $500 million to boost water equity and access across the country
The Biden-Harris Administration has made a significant commitment to improve water equity and access in the United States. With a pledge of $500 million, the administration aims to support around 1,500 disadvantaged communities across the country. This landmark announcement was made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water, Radhika Fox, at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting in New York.
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Over 1,600 scientists claim that the climate emergency is a myth
A group of 1,609 scientists, who have formed a group called CLINTEL, claim that the so-called climate emergency is a myth. An article by the American Stewards of Liberty from Aug. 31 said that the group has publicly stated that they are against the Biden administration's net-zero CO2 policies.
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