Ken Rechtin: A permit to polute, really? EPA needs to hold Newport company accountable for air pollution
Located in Newport, River Metals Recycling (RMR), a subsidiary of Nucor (NUE, NYSE), annually obtains a “pollution permit.” It is issued by the State of Kentucky EPA. This “pollution permit” allows RMR to pollute our air and our Licking River (here, I will focus on our air quality). Only recently, after numerous complaints from citizens […]
President’s FY2024 Budget Includes $12 Billion for EPA — Environmental Protection
President’s FY2024 Budget Includes $12 Billion for EPA The budget includes funding for environmental justice and climate change. By Alex Saurman Mar 10, 2023 The Biden-Harris administration released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget this week, which requests $12.083 billion for the EPA, according to the agency. These funds will go toward multiple aspects of […]
Smooth Indoor Climate Guaranteed with Las Vegas AC Repair
Las Vegas, Nevada: For over three decades, Las Vegas AC Repair has been providing top-notch air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality solutions to residents in and around Las Vegas. The company prides itself on its professional, trustworthy, and honest approach, treating each client with the care and attention they deserve. The team of highly […]
Gas stoves have a pollution problem. The propane industry hired a celebrity chef to push back.
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At first glance, a local news station in San Diego seemed to be airing a soft news piece helping viewers achieve their new year’s resolutions. The host for San Diego Living, a CBS8 program that sometimes airs sponsored content, said their next guest, a celebrity TV star, would deliver fun facts about healthy living and […]
Sustainable Energy and Conservation Solutions for Fire Departments
The USFA is responsible for the NETC, a nationally recognized historical location in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with 30 structures that function as sleeping, eating, education and office spaces. We are committed to climate change initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and lower monthly operating costs at the NETC. Many of these initiatives can also be implemented […]
Houston innovators: Don’t miss these SXSW events
Houston startup founders have been moving and shaking in the local innovation ecosystem — from being recognized for their out-of-this-world innovation to big wins. In this roundup of Houston startup and innovation news, a Houston company snags a major partnership, an energy tech startup wins big on stage, and more. The Postage gets a new […]
Lewiston, Maine Bakery Recognized by EPA for Energy Efficiency
March 9, 2023 BOSTON – The Lepage Bakery of Lewiston was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of 86 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification. The bakery was the only facility recognized in New England. The designation is reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% […]
EPA Announces Nearly $180 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades for the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Nearly half of funding for states, Tribes, and territories is available as grants and forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country March 9, 2023 DALLAS, TEXAS (March 9th, 2023) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $176,868,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the states; Arkansas, Louisiana, […]
Margaret Abe-Koga declares candidacy for Santa Clara County supervisor race next year | News
On March 5, exactly one year ahead of the 2024 primary, Mountain View City Council member Margaret Abe-Koga announced her plans to run for the District 5 seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors next year. But it’s not the first time Abe-Koga has thrown her hat in the ring for this office. […]
Norfolk Southern CEO delivers testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Alan H. Shaw will deliver testimony Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Shaw will provide details on Norfolk Southern’s commitment to making it right in East Palestine and the region, progress on environmental remediation, and the company’s […]