State
HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE PARENTS TO GET REQUIRED VACCINES
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With the first day of school just a few weeks away for many Mississippi children, health officials are urging parents not to wait until the last minute to get the required back-to-school immunizations.
http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/2016/07/18/health-officials-urge-parents-to-get-required-vaccines/
EXPANSION BRINGS 60 NEW JOBS TO LEE COUNTY 7/18/2016
Jackson, Miss. – AIA Countertops, a division of Patrick Industries, Inc., is expanding its operations into Baldwyn, Miss. in Lee County, investing $600,000 and creating 60 new jobs.
“I am pleased the AIA team chose Lee County as the location of their new countertop fabrication operation,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “I know the skilled, productive workforce found in North Mississippi will ensure AIA enjoys many successful years in our state.”
http://www.wtva.com/news/AIA_Countertops_brings_60_new_jobs_to_Baldwyn.html
Regional
Fayette, Ala., gets $200,000 for sewer improvements -
By Craig Ford Jul. 19, 2016
FAYETTE, Ala. (WTVA) — The Appalachian Regional Commission is giving Fayette, Alabama, $200,000 toward the effort to improve the city's sewer system.
http://www.wtva.com/news/Fayette_Ala_gets_200000_for_sewer_improvements.html
National
Miles of Algae and a Multitude of Hazards
The stench of decaying algae began rising from coastal waterways in southeastern Florida early this month, shutting down businesses and beaches during a critical tourism season. Officials arrived, surveyed the toxic muck and declared states of emergency in four counties. Residents shook their heads, then their fists, organizing rallies and haranguing local officials.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/19/science/algae-blooms-beaches.html
Beijing says air quality improved in first half of 2016
Published July 19, 2016 Associated Press
Beijing's notoriously awful air quality improved significantly in the first half of the year, with actions taken to curb the city's heavy pollution having a positive effect, officials in the Chinese capital said.
http://www.usnews.com/news/news/articles/2016-07-19/beijing-says-air-quality-improved-in-first-half-of-2016
EPA updates methane requirements for landfills
By Devin Henry - 07/15/16 05:54 PM EDT
Under new rules announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, solid waste landfill operators must begin capturing methane emissions from their sites at levels one-third lower than current standards permit.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/287989-epa-updates-methane-requirements-for-landfills
North Dakota sues over new methane rule
By Devin Henry - 07/18/16 12:11 PM EDT
North Dakota’s attorney general has sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over new methane emission rules at oil and gas facilities.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/288156-north-dakota-sues-over-new-methane-rule
Robbie Wilbur
Communications Director
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Post Office Box 2261
Jackson, Mississippi 39225
rwilbur@mdeq.ms.gov
601-961-5277 (office)
601-421-5699 (cell)
@MDEQ
Robbie Wilbur
Communications Director
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Post Office Box 2261
Jackson, Mississippi 39225
rwilbur@mdeq.ms.gov
601-961-5277 (office)
601-421-5699 (cell)
@MDEQ
