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• EPA Highlights $3 Million for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across the Hudson Valley in New York

  EPA News Release: EPA Highlights $3 Million for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across the Hudson Valley in New York

  • Release Date: September 13, 2024

• EPA Urges Those Affected by Hurricane Francine to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities affected by Hurricane Francine to be aware of potential safety concerns in homes and other buildings.

  • Release Date: September 12, 2024

• EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Louisiana to take steps now to be ready before, during, and after Hurricane Francine.

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• EPA $1 Million Climate Resilience Grant to Support South Bronx Communities 

  EPA News Release: EPA $1 Million Climate Resilience Grant to Support South Bronx Communities 

  • Release Date: August 29, 2024

• EPA Proposes Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  • Release Date: August 28, 2024

• EPA Announces About $70 Million in Grant Funding for Dillard University and the City of New Orleans

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in community grant funding for Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

  • Release Date: August 27, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $352,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Louisiana

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $352,000 in funding for Louisiana to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• Acuerdo de la EPA con AES exige pago de multas y monitoreo por violaciones a la Ley Federal de Aire Limpio en Guayama, Puerto Rico

  La empresa operará monitores de aire y pagará una multa de $3.1 millones

  EPA News Release: Acuerdo de la EPA con AES exige pago de multas y monitoreo por violaciones a la Ley Federal de Aire Limpio en Guayama, Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: August 19, 2024

• EPA Settlement with AES Requires More Monitoring and Payment of Penalty for Clean Air Act Violations in Guayama, Puerto Rico

  Company Will Operate Monitors and Pay $3.1 Million Penalty

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlement with AES Requires More Monitoring and Payment of Penalty for Clean Air Act Violations in Guayama, Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: August 19, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $19 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Louisiana Organizations

  EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program - the largest single environmental justice investment in history – delivered by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in grant funding for the Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana to help disadvantaged communities.

  • Release Date: August 8, 2024

• Teck Alaska pays $429K penalty for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine

  EPA's settlement with Teck Alaska, Incorporated, for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, Alaska.

  • Release Date: August 6, 2024

• EPA Celebrates Soldotna, Alaska high school students as 2024 Winners of the President’s Environmental Youth Award

  Students’ “Bucket Trees for Campfire Safety” will help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires

  EPA News Release: EPA Celebrates Soldotna, Alaska high school students as 2024 Winners of the President’s Environmental Youth Award

  • Release Date: August 5, 2024

• EPA Announces Nearly $1 Million to Support Involving South Bronx Communities in Climate Resiliency Planning

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Nearly $1 Million to Support Involving South Bronx Communities in Climate Resiliency Planning

  • Release Date: July 25, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $49 Million for the City of New Orleans to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Louisiana

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the City of New Orleans will receive $49,975,589 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska

  EPA News Release: EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024