Millions announced to provide clean drinking water, improve infrastructure across Kentucky | News
On Oct. 27, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $217,200,881 in funding to support 408 projects that will provide clean drinking water and improve water infrastructure across 102 counties in Kentucky. Among these projects, two are in Perry County. According to a statement from the governor’s office, the funding comes from the second round of Beshear’s Cleaner […]
Proposition 30: Lyft support for climate tax, electric vehicle measure looks like a liability | News
During October, donations aimed at defeating Proposition 30, a tax on the wealthy to subsidize electric vehicles in California, topped $14 million. As recently as the end of August, less than $1 million had been raised to fight the proposition. And as funding for opposition to Prop. 30 has increased exponentially, the chances that voters […]
EPA Awards $740K Research Grant to University of Missouri to Identify and Measure Economic Benefits of Improved Water Quality
November 3, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (NOV. 3, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $740,014 grant to the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Missouri, to conduct research with community partners to assess how different populations value water quality improvements and aquatic resources in Midwestern reservoirs. The University of Missouri was one of four universities […]
Scottsdale showcase challenges Valley brewers to use recycled water for beer
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Scottsdale Water has partnered with several local breweries to educate people on recycled water and building sustainability during the One Water Brewing Showcase this weekend. The challenge the city utility gave to the breweries was to create a beer using ultra-purified, recycled water. In its final form, beer is more than 90% […]
EPA Region 7 Celebrates Clean School Bus Rebate Program in Sidney, Iowa
Event with Sidney Community School District recognizes local district and others in Region 7 for $41.7M in clean school bus funding November 1, 2022 EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister (far right) presents Sidney Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood (far left) and School District members with a ceremonial check for $1.185 million. (Photo credit: […]
These air conditioner alternatives are cheaper – and better for the planet
Heatwaves in numerous countries during 2022 sent all-time temperature records tumbling. On the day before the UK endured a shaded air temperature of 40°C for the first time ever, the Met Office issued its first ever red alert for extreme heat, which meant that people needed to take extra care to keep cool and avoid […]
Tap water for all in Bundelkhand by December: UP CM
LUCKNOW : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that tap water would be available in every household in Bundelkhand by December this year. “The Namami Gange project has restored cleanliness and the unobstructed, continuous flow of water in the Ganga. Work to provide tap water connections in the dry and arid areas of […]
Meadowlark mobile home residents sue over contaminated water
More than a year of ongoing water problems at Meadowlark Community mobile home park has pushed residents to file a lawsuit against the park’s owner, Utah-based Havenpark Communities. “The water is terrible,” said resident John McDonald. “You can’t shower in it, you can’t wash your dishes in it, you can’t wash your clothes. We won’t […]
Title V Objection/Clean Air Act: WildEarth Guardians Petition Addressing New Mexico Oil/Gas Processing Facility | Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.
Download PDF WildEarth Guardians filed a September 26th Petition (“Petition”) requesting that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator object to the initial Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit for the Lucid Energy Delaware, LLC, Big Lizard Compressor Station (“Station”). The Station is located in Lea County, New Mexico and is stated to […]
EPA investigation declares Jackson, Mississippi, drinking water safe despite continued complaints by residents
This week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded part of its investigation into the water crisis afflicting the more than 150,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi, announcing that water from the city’s two water treatment plants have been cleared for safe consumption. Jackson residents and supporters hold signs as they march with members of the […]