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• The City of Austin to Receive $1 Million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the City of Austin $1 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to develop climate action plans with new and innovative strategies that benefit local communities.

  • Release Date: February 12, 2024

• 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 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 $26,242,108 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across Texas as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  By accelerating the transition to low- and zero-emission vehicles, these awards will improve air quality for children and their families and advance environmental justice, all while boosting the economy and creating good-paying jobs.

  • Release Date: January 10, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Selects Texas Southern University to Receive $50,000,000 to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across Region 6

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

  As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Texas Southern University has been selected to serve as Regional Grantmaker.

  • Release Date: December 22, 2023

• 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 Awards Austin’s Molecular Rebar Design With Small Businesses Innovation Research Funding

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Molecular Rebar Design in Austin, Texas, is among 23 small businesses that received part of $2,298,867 in research funding to develop technologies.

  • Release Date: December 19, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $17 Million WIFIA Loan to Sharyland Water Supply Corporation

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $17 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation in southeastern Texas.

  • Release Date: December 18, 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 the City of Texarkana to Recruit and Train Texas 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 City of Texarkana 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