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EPA, Utah DEQ, other partners to focus on children’s health (Denver, Colo. - November 17, 2009) – U.S Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P

WASHINGTON – For the first time in nearly 40 years, EPA is proposing to strengthen the nation’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard to protect public health. Power plants and other industrial facilities emit SO2 directly into the air

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov

(11/17/09--SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Imperial County, Calif., has met the 1997 federal 8-hour ozone standard—demonstrating improved air quality in the area

(Dallas, Texas – November 17, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $65,000 to the Pueblo of Jemez in New Mexico. The Pueblo will use the funds to provide continued support for their water pollution control program

LOS ANGELES – Under the terms of a recently signed agreement between the U.S

WASHINGTON – U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced a national initiative to address environmental justice challenges in 10 communities. EPA has committed $1 million to this effort over the next two years

WASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, a New Orleans native, will continue her first visit to the city as EPA Administrator on Wednesday, November 18

WASHINGTON – U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced a national initiative to address environmental justice challenges in 10 communities. EPA has committed $1 million to this effort over the next two years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA227 (CHICAGO - Nov. 17, 2009) Work begins this week to improve and restore habitat along the Ashtabula River. This is the final phase of the U.S

(Dallas, Texas – November 17, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $225,263 to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA). The funds will be used to administer a comprehensive State Pesticide Regulatory Program and maintain an effective pesticide enforcement program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold two public hearings on the proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thresholds defining when Clean Air Act permits would apply to new or existing industrial facilities

(Seattle, Wash.—November 16, 2009) The public is encouraged to take a close look at a new proposed Clean Water Act permit that would affect animal feeding operations in Idaho. If enacted as proposed, this permit, issued by the U.S

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 16, 2009) - A St

(Boston, Mass. – Nov. 16, 2009) - A new settlement that includes an estimated $11.2 million in cleanup work will ensure continued cleanup of the West Site/Hows Corner Superfund Site in Plymouth, Maine. The agreement is between the U.S. EPA, the U.S

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft report and related materials concerning two coal ash impoundments at American Electric Power’s (AEP) Philip Sporn facility in West Virginia

WASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, a New Orleans native, is scheduled to make her first visit to the city as EPA Administrator on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17 and 18

WASHINGTON – Home owners, buyers and renters have a new resource for going green indoors and outdoors

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 13, 2009) – More than 900 emergency responders visiting Baltimore this week will hear the first-hand account of a pilot who ditched his commercial jet in the Hudson River and saved the lives of 155 passengers on board