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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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Inflation Reduction Act Poised to Champion Unprecedented CO2 Reductions, EPA Report Indicates
The recently published report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that the Inflation Reduction Act is set to bring about significant reductions in CO2 emissions. This act, which forms an integral part of President Biden's climate agenda, is projected to have a profound impact on clean energy advancements across various sectors, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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EPA's Martha Guzman: 'These settlements demonstrate EPA’s commitment to enforcing critical environmental laws that protect clean air and public health'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled cases with businesses in California, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington State for unlawfully selling emissions control "defeat device" items, modifying vehicle emission controls, the agency said in a recent press release.
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EPA unveils Phase II Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) final rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled its Phase II Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) final rule.
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EPA Official: 'EPA will continue to pursue criminal charges against companies like Gorilla Performance, which broke the law brazenly'
Two Idaho-based companies specializing in diesel parts and their owner have admitted guilt in relation to selling and installing unauthorized defeat devices and have consented to a payment of $1 million. Furthermore, these companies have committed to instituting compliance programs and refraining from manufacturing, selling, or installing any device that undermines a vehicle's emissions controls.
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Cash: 'Addressing climate change and ensuring that historically disadvantaged communities are not overlooked' is a priority
The University of Maine in Orono has been chosen to receive a research grant of more than $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tackle energy transitions in marginalized communities.
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Becker: 'Facilities must properly handle hazardous substances to prevent dangerous chemical accidents'
Suncor is being fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency due to violations related to chemical accident prevention and reporting.
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Miller: 'Exposure to lead-based paint can have serious health implications'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached agreements with renovation companies to safeguard the public from health risks associated with lead-based paint.
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Cash: 'Grant will advance environmental justice in communities vulnerable to and overburdened by water quality impacts'
Rhode Island is set to receive $228,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to aid in water quality monitoring at its beaches.
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Meyer: 'We urge EPA to comprehensively analyze the potential reliability risks of its proposal'
The American Petroleum Institute expressed concern about proposed energy production regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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EPA assistant administrator: 'The information released today is one way EPA helps inform Americans about toxic chemical releases in their communities'
Preliminary data for the 2022 Toxics Release Inventory reporting year has been made public by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to a press release. The data encompasses information regarding chemical waste management and pollution prevention efforts observed during 2022 in over 20,000 industrial and federal facilities across the nation.
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Montgomery: 'Ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water is one of EPA’s most important missions'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled its conclusive cleanup strategy for a drinking water aquifer situated within the Tohono O'odham Nation.
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Freedhoff: 'People have the right to know when accidental pesticide exposures or other incidents are reported'
The Environmental Protection Agency recently made pesticide incident data from around the country available to the public, which makes up about a decades's worth of incidents and planned monthly updates.
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Frey: 'Nanotechnology advances are creating a new future for environmental monitoring'
The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $1.3 million grant for research funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work on developing nano sensors that can identify pesticides and minimizing detrimental effects.
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Costa: 'Inflation Reduction Act is making significant investments to improve air quality in Fresno County'
Environmental Protection Agency Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman and U.S. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., came together July 21 to announce funding for Fresno, Calif., to support innovative climate projects and reduce pollution.
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