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EPA News Releases

  • EPA Launches Website in Support of its Collaboration with FIFA 26 and Host Cities

    Website will enhance environmental stewardship and sustainability of FIFA World Cup 2026™

    EPA announced the launch of a website designed to help U.S. host cities, venues, partners, and fans access practical tools, information, and gold standard science to enhance environmental stewardship and sustainability during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

    • Release Date: June 11, 2026
  • Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America

    Today, EPA, as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America.

    • Release Date: June 11, 2026
  • EPA Begins Removing Hazardous Waste from Woodhill Plating Works Facility in Cleveland, Ohio

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had begun removing hazardous waste from the former Woodhill Plating Works facility on the nearly one-acre site at 9113 Prince Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio.

    • Release Date: June 10, 2026
  • EPA Administrator Zeldin Concludes Four-Day New York Tour, Advancing Clean Water and Energy Priorities

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up a four-day swing across New York State on Monday, June 8, spotlighting Trump Administration priorities on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley, and in the Southern Tier.

    • Release Date: June 10, 2026

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