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EPA Articles and News Releases

Recent EPA Perspectives Articles:

Recognizing and Celebrating Farmworkers During National Farmworker Awareness Week

I have learned that farmworker justice is environmental justice, making sure that all vulnerable and historically underserved groups get their needs addressed includes supporting this essential community.
- Date: March 30, 2023
- By: Bitta Momeni
Learning about water use in one of the driest states in America

Getting people to change their water use habits is more complicated than just putting up posters. There is clearly a major gap in water knowledge and action - raising awareness of water use concerns is the first step for a sustainable future.
- Date: March 6, 2023
- By: Cameron Hodges
Inspiring Students to Tackle Environmental Challenges

Each change in habit, no matter how small, can make an impact. I wanted to make sure that our visit left an impression and helped encourage lasting change in the Earth’s youngest environmentalists.
- Date: February 3, 2023
- By: KC Becker

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Recent EPA News Releases:

EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project

Public comment will be accepted on proposed permit until May 1, 2023

EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project
- Release Date: March 31, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

Funding for critical water infrastructure projects in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
- Release Date: March 31, 2023
EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards

EPA News Release: EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards
- Release Date: March 31, 2023
EPA names Idaho home builder 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

EPA News Release: EPA names Idaho home builder 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
- Release Date: March 31, 2023

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