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• EPA and New England Aquarium spotlight the sunken treasure of Blue Carbon in climate resilience

  Aquarium temporary installation highlights collaborative research and critical carbon-capturing coastal environments of seagrass meadows and salt marshes

  EPA News Release: EPA and New England Aquarium spotlight the sunken treasure of Blue Carbon in climate resilience

  • Release Date: February 8, 2024

• EPA Announces Settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations at St. James, La., Facility

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer and Tampa Port Services over alleged violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act at Mosaic’s facility.

  • Release Date: February 6, 2024

• EPA Works to Address Dioxin Contamination in Benton, La.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues work to address elevated levels of dioxin found in soil at an apartment complex in Benton, Louisiana.

  • Release Date: February 2, 2024

• EPA to Review Cleanups at Three Rhode Island Superfund Sites this Year

  EPA News Release: EPA to Review Cleanups at Three Rhode Island Superfund Sites this Year

  • Release Date: February 1, 2024

• EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

  EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

  • Release Date: January 29, 2024

• Four New Englanders appointed to EPA's national Local Government Advisory Committee

  EPA selects majority female advisory committee, first time in EPA history

  EPA News Release: Four New Englanders appointed to EPA's national Local Government Advisory Committee

  • Release Date: January 24, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces at Least $15,719,907 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across Louisiana as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the selectees purchase clean school buses in three school districts across Louisiana.

  • Release Date: January 10, 2024

• EPA New England Provides Tips for a Healthier Heating Season

  EPA News Release: EPA New England Provides Tips for a Healthier Heating Season

  • Release Date: December 21, 2023

• EPA completes reviews at four Rhode Island Superfund sites

  EPA News Release: EPA completes reviews at four Rhode Island Superfund sites

  • Release Date: December 20, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration selects Health Resources in Action to receive $50,000,000 to fund environmental justice projects across New England as part of Investing in America agenda

  Grantmakers selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration selects Health Resources in Action to receive $50,000,000 to fund environmental justice projects across New England as part of Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: December 20, 2023

• EPA New England advances three air permits for offshore wind farm projects

  EPA News Release: EPA New England advances three air permits for offshore wind farm projects

  • Release Date: December 19, 2023

• EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations

  Cranston and North Kingstown, R.I. ammonia refrigeration facilities to pay penalties and evaluate hazards

  EPA News Release: EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations

  • Release Date: December 18, 2023

• The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for Honeybee Strategies to Recruit and Train Louisiana Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects

  Latest funding for EPA’s Brownfield Job Training Grants is supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will boost workforce training in underserved and overburdened communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Honeybee Strategies to receive a total of approximately $500,000 for environmental job training programs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: December 12, 2023

• EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  • Release Date: November 30, 2023

• EPA ensuring community's right to know through two Rhode Island settlements

  EPA News Release: EPA ensuring community's right to know through two Rhode Island settlements

  • Release Date: November 28, 2023