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Monarch Butterfly Species Added to Endangered Species List

Monarch Butterfly Species Added to Endangered Species List

Climate change and change in habitants have led to a decrease in butterflies.

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

An introduction to sustainability within the car industry.

Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

Alleged Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

The Missouri company will pay $210,000 and the Idaho company will pay $222,400.

How Much Do We Waste?

How Much Do We Waste? A Data-Driven Guide to Waste and Landfills

Although the amount of waste on our planet is estimated to increase, there are steps we can take now to change that.

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

The EPA and the Biden Administration are seeking feedback on these programs.

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

The standard was revised last November.

EPA Announces Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Buildings

EPA Announces Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Buildings

These buildings reduce millions of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year.

US HHS Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

US HHS Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

The new office will work to protect the health of underserved communities exposed to environmental hazards.



Biden Administration Announces $500 Million for Clean School Buses

Biden Administration Announces $500 Million for Clean School Buses

The funding will go to replacing old school buses with clean, zero-emission buses.

Plastics Recycling Rate Falls in the US

Plastics Recycling Rate Falls in the US

A new report estimates that the rate was 5 to 6 percent in 2021, down from 2018.

Biden Administration Awards $254M for Brownfield Cleanup

Biden Administration Awards $254M for Brownfield Cleanup

The funds will go to clean sites in 265 communities.

EPA Proposes New Rule on Asbestos Reporting

EPA Proposes New Rule on Asbestos Reporting

The rule would require certain companies to report information to the EPA.

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

The alliance funds removing plastic from the oceans and reusing them in Kia processes.

Delaware Site Suggested for Removal from Contaminated Site List

Delaware Site Suggested for Removal from Contaminated Site List

A site in Delaware may be removed from the list of the nation’s most contaminated sites.

EPA Opens a $20 Million Grant Competition for Community Air Pollution Monitoring

EPA Opens a $20 Million Grant Competition for Community Air Pollution Monitoring

Air monitoring projects can help reduce pollution in underserved communities.