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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.

EPA to Strengthen New Chemical Safety Reviews

EPA to Strengthen New Chemical Safety Reviews

The EPA has announced several actions to enhance scientific integrity.

EPA Acts on Petitions to Cut Climate-Damaging HFCs, Will Begin AIM Act Rulemaking Process

Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is granting or partially granting 11 petitions that were submitted under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to restrict the use of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the refrigeration and air conditioning, aerosols, and foam sectors



Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

A stark warning was delivered by IPCC, who said that the Earth is finding itself in a deepening climate emergency.

Cleanup Plan Finalized in New Jersey to Address Groundwater Contamination

Cleanup Plan Finalized in New Jersey to Address Groundwater Contamination

To further protect public health, EPA will conduct long-term monitoring of the groundwater, in addition to other protective measures.

Clean Water Violations: EPA Reaches Settlement with Massachusetts Construction Companies

Clean Water Violations: EPA Reaches Settlement with Massachusetts Construction Companies

Construction companies in Massachusetts are paying up after an investigation showed the companies did not obtain proper permits for stormwater discharge.

Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

Ability for protection from mold-related and safety problems relies on knowledge of prevention and addressing sources of moisture.

EPA Issues an Emergency Order and Information Request to a Containerboard Company with Air Monitoring Expansion

EPA Issues an Emergency Order and Information Request to a Containerboard Company with Air Monitoring Expansion

The New Indy Containerboard Facility was issued an order to correct the undesirable level of air contaminants.

EPA Helps Advance Efficiency and Reduce Emissions of Homes and Buildings in the U.S.

EPA Helps Advance Efficiency and Reduce Emissions of Homes and Buildings in the U.S.

The EPA announces its new commitments and initiatives for clean energy.

New York Air Force Base is now Known for its Federal Facility Excellence

New York Air Force Base is now Known for its Federal Facility Excellence

The EPA chose the base as a 2021 site reuse award winner.

Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention

Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention

OSHA is scheduled to participate in both sessions set for June and July.

Bio-based Polyurethanes and How They Contribute to Sustainability

Bio-based Polyurethanes and How They Contribute to Sustainability

What’s on the label, it would seem, does matter after all.