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‘Create a Watershed Superhero’ poster contest announced
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and the New York Water Environment Association Nov. 3 announced the annual “Create a Watershed Superhero” poster contest for middle school students. The Create a Watershed Superhero poster theme challenges middle school students to create their own superhero to inspire environmental…
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UC San Diego Delegation to Attend Annual UN Climate Conference in Dubai
Video Description A multidisciplinary cohort of UC San Diego scientists and students are attending the 2023 Conference of the Parties, or COP28, in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Following a year in which many climate records have been broken, the United Nations (UN) climate conference is focused on limiting and preparing for future climate…
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Characterizing the nature and extent of access to unsafely managed sanitation in the United States
Abstract Global development goals, including Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 for sanitation access, purport to be applicable to countries at all levels of income and development. However, when applied to high-income countries, both the monitoring (which is reliant on in-country surveys and censuses that have deprioritized sanitation) and targets (that consider >99% access to have…
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Climate Smart Forestry Tour
Explore the wonders of sustainable forestry practices with the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and URI College of Environmental and Life Sciences. Learn about the importance of climate-smart forestry and its positive impact on the environment. This hands-on tour will showcase practical techniques and…
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State fines second Taos concrete supplier
For the second time in less than three years, the New Mexico Environment Department dinged another concrete manufacturer in the Taos area for operating an unpermitted concrete manufacturing facility for years. The company, Taos Gravel, settled with state regulators at the end of October, agreeing to pay fines totaling $25,000 by the end of this…
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New Letter from Public Interest Groups Supports Protective EPA Particulate Pollution Limits for New Cars
(Washington, D.C. – November 15, 2023) Twenty-nine public interest groups sent a letter to President Biden today expressing strong support for protective limits on particulate matter pollution in EPA’s pending standards for cars and passenger trucks. “Finalizing strong [particulate matter] standards that drive the deployment of off the shelf, low-cost gasoline particulate filters will save…
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New York Sues PepsiCo Inc. for Plastic Pollution
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against PepsiCo Inc. on Wednesday, accusing the soda-and-snack food giant of polluting the environment and endangering public health after its single-use plastics were found along the Buffalo River. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court aims to require PepsiCo and its subsidiaries, Frito-Lay…
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The Farm Bill is Important for Environmental and Economic Sustainability
Growing up, some of my fondest memories revolved around working on our cattle ranch alongside my father and grandfather. The satisfaction of a successful day’s work still resonates with me today. The ranch gave me a first-hand understanding of where our food comes from and instilled a strong work ethic from a young age. Now,…
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Georgia Environmental Finance Authority gives Bryan Co. $60 million loan for infrastructure
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Bryan County was awarded a $60 million loan by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. Officials say the funds come from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund marking a significant investment in local infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts. “The funding provided by GEFA is a transformative milestone for Bryan County. As…
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New York sues PepsiCo Inc. for plastic pollution, alleging the company contaminated drinking water
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against PepsiCo Inc. on Wednesday, accusing the soda-and-snack food giant of polluting the environment and endangering public health after its single-use plastics were found along the Buffalo River. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court aims to require PepsiCo and its subsidiaries,…