EPA and Michigan Propose Detroit Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone
March 14, 2022 CHICAGO (March 14, 2022) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to formally redesignate the seven-county Detroit, Michigan, area to attainment of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. Air monitoring data from 2019 through 2021 show the area now meets the national standard set to […]
WaterSense Program Encourages Homeowners to Join Fix a Leak Week and Save Water
Since 2006, WaterSense has helped save 5.3 trillion gallons of water, 603 billion kilowatt hours of energy, and $108 billion in consumer water and energy bills March 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (March 14, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program and its partners are encouraging Americans to participate in the 14th annual Fix a […]
EPA and Illinois Propose Chicago Area Now Meets 2008 Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone, An Important Step Toward Reducing Health Impacts from Air Pollution
March 10, 2022 CHICAGO (March 10, 2022) –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to formally redesignate the Illinois portion of the Chicago area to attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. Air monitoring data from 2019 through 2021 show the area now meets the national […]
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health (NJ)
Six Entities in New Jersey Receiving Funding to Replace 34 Old Diesel Buses March 10, 2022 NEW YORK — Earlier this week, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and […]
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health (NY)
Three Entities in New York Receiving Funding to Replace 22 Old Diesel Buses March 10, 2022 NEW YORK — Earlier this week, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and […]
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health
Kentucky Public Schools to receive $800 Thousand for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects March 10, 2022 ATLANTA (March 10, 2022) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) […]
EPA Proposes “Good Neighbor” Plan to Cut Smog Across Much of the United States
March 11, 2022 WASHINGTON (March 11, 2022) – Following clear Clean Air Act requirements and meeting a court deadline, EPA is proposing a federal plan that would cut pollution from power plants and industrial sources that significantly contribute to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone, or smog, for millions of Americans who live downwind. Relying on […]
Woonasquatucket River Selected for Pilot Watershed
Becomes Second Project in Rhode Island under EPA Coastal Initiative March 9, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council as the fifth pilot watershed funded through EPA’s Southeast New England Program (SNEP) addressing coastal water quality issues. The addition of the Woonasquatucket River to SNEP’s inaugural […]
Five Nebraska School Districts and One Bus Company Receiving $250,000 in School Bus Rebate Opportunities
EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health March 8, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: 2021 American Rescue […]
EPA awards $992,464 to Colorado State University for research to protect public health during wildfires
March 8, 2022 DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $992,464 in research grant funding to Colorado State University to improve communication of air quality information and smoke exposure risks during wildfire events. “In the wake of the Marshall Fire, Coloradans understand far too well that climate change has put our communities at […]