environmental justice News
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EPA administrator Lisa Jackson, congressional black caucus visit Oakland on national tour to highlight communities heavily impacted by environmental concerns, pollution (HQ, CA)
On Saturday, October 16th, President Obama’s pick to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, along with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, will host a press conference and town hall meeting in Oakland following a day-long environmental justice tour. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus representing Los Angeles, Compton, Long Beach, Carson, Oakland, and ...
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EPA Provides Tools for Sustainable Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a first-of-its kind report showing how low-income, minority and tribal communities can apply smart growth land use and development strategies to create healthy communities, spur economic growth and protect the environment. The Creating Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Communities report describes how low-income, minority, and ...
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San Franciscos EcoCenter receives national recognition, U.S. EPA environmental justice award (CA)
Today, EPA recognized partnerships in San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Rico, Oregon and Minneapolis for their contributions to advancing environmental justice in communities. EPA's National Achievements in Environmental Justice Awards Program recognizes partnerships that address local environmental justice concerns and result in positive environmental and human health benefits in communities. ...
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EPA awards $1.9 million in environmental justice grants (DC)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.9 million in environmental justice grants to 76 non-profit organizations and local governments working on environmental justice issues nationwide. The grants are designed to help communities understand and address environmental challenges and create self-sustaining, community-based partnerships focused on improving human health and the ...
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EPA region 7 compliance and enforcement actions in 2010 result in record $3 billion in pollution control and cleanup
Environmental compliance and enforcement activities concluded by EPA Region 7 during fiscal year 2010 set a new record, securing more than $3 billion in investments in pollution control and cleanup as a result of legal actions taken against polluters. Region 7’s total of more than $3 billion in secured injunctive relief accounted for fully 31 percent of EPA’s national total for the ...
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Call for Papers: International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development
International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development - New in 2009We invite you to showcase your research in the International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development.Authors are invited to submit papers to the Editor Ramin Keivani at: rkeivani@brookes.ac.ukInternational Journal of Urban Sustainable Development aims to provide a forum for cutting edge research and rigorous debate for in-depth ...
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EPA recognizes port arthur ISD and Veolia technical solutions, L.L.C., for creating safer schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently partnered with Port Arthur Independent School District and Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C. to create healthier schools for students and personnel. The partners agreed to address risks posed by chemicals in Port Arthur schools and develop a plan for removal of unnecessary chemicals. This cooperative agreement promotes a district-wide ...
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Region 5 EPA announces 2010 enforcement and compliance results (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 today released its annual enforcement and compliance results as part of the Agency’s national enforcement announcement. Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. In FY 2010, Region 5 took enforcement and compliance actions that required polluters to pay more than $12 million in civil penalties and spend ...
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Packaging EPR is one step closer for New York State
On 15th March 2021, the New York Senate Majority passed its one-house budget resolution. While most of the proposal is focused on providing emergency aid to help the state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it also includes initiatives that prioritise environmental justice and pollution reduction. Specifically, the Senate Majority one-house State Budget resolution includes the state's packaging ...
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EPA Launches New Portal to Help Communities Improve Environmental Quality and Public Health
As part of a commitment to making a visible difference in communities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new website to help local officials and community members find information for improving the environment, public health and quality of life. Developed with input from local, state and federal partners, the Community Resources website provides access to resources ...
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2010 EPA enforcement actions yield significant pollutant reductions in the Southeast (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announced today that concluded enforcement actions in fiscal year 2010 (FY 2010) will result in the treatment, minimization or proper disposal of more than 9.8 billion pounds of hazardous wastes. Respondents in the Region 4 states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and on tribal ...
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Metal Management West, Inc. To pay $75,000 for alleged clean air act ozone rule violations (Utah)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Metal Management West, Inc. have entered into a consent agreement in which Metal Management will pay a $75,000 penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act’s program to prevent releases of ozone depleting chemicals. Metal Management is a scrap metal operator in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Protecting the Earth’s ozone layer is ...
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EPA Region 7 Selects Environmental Justice Grant Projects to Address Local Community Health and Environmental Issues
EPA Region 7 has selected four special grant projects, totaling $119,751, that are designed to educate, empower and enable the communities of Kansas City, Kan., Wichita, Kan., and Omaha, Neb., to better understand and address local health and environmental issues. The Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program is designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to ...
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Vermont mapping software wins national EPA award
A computer mapping program that lets you calculate your carbon footprint and that was developed by a company in Shelburne, Vt., was recently recognized in a national challenge by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Hootroot, developed by Brighter Planet, was given the overall runner-up award in EPA’s Apps for the Environment challenge, which encourages the development of innovative ...
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PSEG Joins UN 'Race to Zero' Initiative, Commits to Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets
PSEG announced this week that it has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the Race to Zero campaigns and commits to developing science-based targets. The Race to Zero and Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaigns are designed to help mobilize support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy and resilient zero-carbon economy in line with global efforts to limit warming to ...
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EPA Enforcement in 2012 Protects Communities From Harmful Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its annual enforcement results, showing significant environmental and public health protections achieved – a reduction of 2.2 billion pounds of air, water and land pollution, as well as 4.4 billion pounds of hazardous waste, and $252 million in civil and criminal penalties levied – while also focusing on enforcement efforts ...
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City of Shreveport Agrees to $342 Million Sewer System Upgrade to Comply with Clean Water Act
The city of Shreveport, La., has agreed to make significant upgrades to reduce overflows from its sanitary sewer system and pay a $650,000 civil penalty to resolve Clean Water Act (CWA) violations stemming from illegal discharges of raw sewage, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today. The state of Louisiana, a co-plaintiff in this case, will ...
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Puerto Rico Celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week
Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized in Puerto Rico and throughout the United States. AQAW takes place from May 2nd to the 6th and the theme for this year is Be Air Aware & Prepared! The annual event is supported by AirNow, the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), and partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NOAA National Weather ...
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Settlement with Tyson Foods to Address Multiple Releases of Anhydrous Ammonia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a Clean Air Act (CAA) settlement with Tyson Foods, Inc. and several of its affiliate corporations to address threats of accidental chemical releases after anhydrous ammonia was released during incidents at facilities in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska, resulting in multiple injuries, property damage, ...
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EPA Initiative to Reduce Lead Exposure Includes Underserved Communities in Puerto Rico
Earlier this fall, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the training and outreach initiative, Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach (ELSWPEO). These efforts are meant to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect environmentally overburdened and underserved communities across the United States from lead exposure. According to an EPA ...
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