(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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

LAFAYETTE — Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has picked a controversial member of former President Donald Trump’s administration to lead the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the state agency tasked with protecting residents’ health and safety from industrial facilities. Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto is expected to become the first Black woman ever to be the state environmental quality…

MIAMI— The Miami-Dade County Mayor’s office issued a memorandum today recommending that the county commissioners rescind the development lease agreement with Miami Wilds LLC for a proposed water park development in an environmentally sensitive area at Zoo Miami. The memo also recommends the withdrawal of a commission agenda item regarding the project that is set…

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced $51 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 30 new Environmental Water Resource Projects in 11 states through the Bureau of Reclamation. The collaborative projects focus on water conservation, water management and restoration efforts that will result in significant…

Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) “Living Sustainably Club” will meet online on Monday, Nov.r 20, from 6-7 p.m. The topic for the month will be “Living Sustainably 101.” FBCL’s Living Sustainably Club programs are livestreamed through Webex so that participants can participate virtually and interact with others in real time. This monthly club is an…

How different species of animals respond to extreme weather events — which are increasing because of climate change — appears to be related to body size and habitat preference, a new study shows. When extreme weather causes widespread flooding, smaller species and those living in low-elevation areas are most at risk. Being able to develop…