State
Waste360 Announces 2019 40 Under 40 Awards Winners
Waste360 is thrilled to announce the winners of its fourth annual 40 Under 40 awards program, which honors the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry.
· …Jennifer Wells Milner, State Recycling Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
CITY LEADERS LOOK TO “CAN” TRASHY PROBLEMS
WCBI
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI)- Littering is a growing problem all across the State and the city of Houston is deciding to do something about it.
Steps being made to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer
Oxford Eagle
OXFORD – Three more Mississippi deer have been found containing Chronic Wasting Disease, bringing the statewide count to nine deer spanning four counties.
State Government
Britton joins GOP primary for Mississippi secretary of state
AP
A first-term utility regulator said Wednesday that he is running for secretary of state in Mississippi, creating what could be a tough Republican primary for an open seat.
PSC BRINGS HIRE MISSISSIPPI PROGRAM TO EMCC
WCBI
MAYHEW, Miss.. (WCBI) – Keeping the money in Mississippi.
That’s the goal of Hire Mississippi, a program recently launched by Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley.
Oil Spill
Mobile County Commission purchases Escatawpa Hollow Campground in Wilmer
WPMI
WILMER, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Commission approved the purchase of the Escatawpa Hollow Campground for $715,000 at its meeting Mon., Jan. 28. The 45-acre campground is located on the Alabama/Mississippi state line off Moffett Road, on the south side of U.S. 98. Plans are to improve the campground to add more camp sites, walking trails, river access and other features.
BP Oil Spill Money Eyed To Help With Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts
CBS
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Calls are growing to use BP oil spill money to bolster Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, potentially reducing the financial burden on local and state budgets.
National
Exclusive: Trump EPA won't limit 2 toxic chemicals in drinking water
Politico
The Trump administration will not set a drinking water limit for two toxic chemicals that are contaminating millions of Americans' tap water, two sources familiar with the forthcoming decision told POLITICO.
EPA highlights decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and deregulation in annual review
The Hill
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promoting its deregulatory agenda while also highlighting a measured drop in greenhouse gas emissions as part of its list of 2018 achievements.
New EPA rule may hinder health research
Reuters
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may make it almost impossible to uncover hazards such as dirty air, polluted water and environmental toxins, researchers say.
U.S. Oil Production Is 23 Years Ahead of Schedule
Bloomberg
A year ago, the U.S. government saw American crude production averaging 11.95 million barrels a day in 2042. Shale drillers are set to exceed that this year.
GONE IN A GENERATION
Across America, climate change is already disrupting lives
Washington Post
The continental United States is 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it was a century ago. Seas at the coasts are nine inches higher. The damage is mounting from these fundamental changes, and Americans are living it. These are their stories.
Press Releases
EPA Releases 2018 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler
01/28/2019
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2018 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump Administration.
Spotted Seatrout commercial fishing season to open Feb. 1
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) announce the opening of the commercial fishing season for Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) to begin February 1, 2019, at 12:01 a.m. in Mississippi territorial waters.
