Articles Tagged with ''EPA''

Environmental advocates decry the budget as an outright assault on climate action.

These concerns add to broader fears that the agency under Trump may pursue an aggressive deregulatory agenda, rolling back rules on greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and hazardous chemicals.

As the comment period begins, the debate over biofuels being a solution—or a distraction—remains squarely at the EPA’s doorstep.

Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.

Two rural communities in the Pacific Northwest have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pioneering water infrastructure upgrades

So before heading to your favorite beach, the EPA advises checking local beach advisory websites for any closures or warnings. 

With growing national emphasis on domestic mineral production and industrial self-sufficiency, projects like this are likely to become more common. 

For everyday citizens, the EPA’s Brownfields work represents more than cleanup—it’s about reclaiming community spaces, creating safer neighborhoods, and opening doors to new job opportunities.

The EPA says the modification to the construction general permit (CGP) expands the list of areas covered by CGP rules to include construction projects in all “lands of exclusive federal jurisdiction,” which are defined as lands in the U.S. where the federal government retains exclusive jurisdiction in relevant respects.

The funding, part of EPA’s Brownfields Program, is set to assist more than 300 communities in cleaning up former industrial and commercial sites.