State
Mississippi Wildlife Federation, Extravaganza receive backlash over south Delta pumps
Clarion Ledger
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation's Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza has long been considered the unofficial start of hunting season in Mississippi and draws tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, but this year may prove to be different.
‘Finish The Pumps’ to have spot in Wildlife Federation’s Extravaganza
Vicksburg Post
The timeline for what happened, who said what, when decisions were made and feelings hurt is a little tough to tell, but what is clear, the annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, organized by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation is quickly losing vendors.
Where Floods of ‘Biblical Proportion’ Drowned Towns and Farms
NYT
Floodwaters swamped more than half a million acres of forest and farmland in the lower Mississippi Delta more than six months ago, gulping up highways and homes, livestock and tractors. This week, for the first time since, the river gauge at Vicksburg on the western border fell below flood stage.
Community members concerned with Port of Gulfport’s construction plan
WLOX
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Concerns once again are being raised about the Port of Gulfport using the site of a former fertilizer plant for future construction.
The vacant property in north Gulfport sits near 33rd Street and 34th Avenue. The port wants to utilize it for military storage. The community is concerned construction might lead to flooding, toxic runoff and more.
The permit application to begin construction is going in front of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality permit board on August 13.
It’s possible: Deer season in the South Delta might not happen this year
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Months of floodwaters in the South Delta continue to devastate families and wildlife. Now, state wildlife officials want your input. Results of a survey about this year’s deer season could have a big impact.
Illegally dumping trash in Jackson could cost you up to $25,000 in fines
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The City of Jackson is stepping up to put an end to illegal dumping and if you’re caught illegally dumping your trash, you could face fines up to $25,000.
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says city officials have had enough and will go to extreme measures to enforce the law.
Two additional Mississippi counties to receive federal disaster assistance
WLBT
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Humphreys County to receive Public Assistance only as part of Federal Disaster Number 4429, which is in response to the February 22-24 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that impacted the state.
Columbus home becomes state's first eScore 10
Commercial Dispatch
As bad luck would have it, Jamie Alford's air conditioner started losing its gumption last summer, and she knew costly repairs were coming soon.
Regional
LSU professor studies stress in wildlife using medical imaging technology
The Advocate
A new study of wild birds from LSU has employed a medical-imaging tool typically used to scan human brains in an effort to better understand how wild animals cope with stress.
Company accused of releasing cancer-causing chemical in Smyrna meets with residents
WXIA
SMYRNA, Ga. — For the first time, representatives of a company accused of polluting Smyrna’s air with a cancer-causing chemical stood before a crowd of critics and others to try and answer their questions.
National
EPA proposal scraps limits on coal plant waste
The Hill
The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed scrapping restrictions on arsenic-laden waste from coal-fired power plants.
EPA reverses Obama-era decision that blocked Alaska mine project
CNN
The Environmental Protection Agency has lifted an Obama-era restriction that had blocked a controversial mining project in Alaska.
Drinking water could be contaminated by toxic PFAS chemicals from Navy depot
PennLive
The U.S. Navy put out a call to test homeowners’ water for PFAS, a toxic chemical found in nonstick cookware and firefighting foam, around its Hampden Township facility.
Prosecutors charge former Audi boss in emissions scandal
AP
German prosecutors have charged the former head of Audi, Volkswagen's luxury division, with fraud in connection with the sale of cars with software that enabled cheating on emissions tests, adding another chapter to VW's diesel scandal that has seen its former CEO charged in the U.S. and two executives go to prison there.
Opinion
Yazoo Backwater Pumps: The South Delta deserves real solutions, not false hope: Column
Clarion Ledger
Jill Mastrototaro, Andrew Whitehurst and Louie Miller, Guest Columnists
Communities in Mississippi’s South Delta deserve real solutions for reducing flood damages, not false hope pinned to the Yazoo Backwater Pumps.
Press Releases
EPA Proposes Amendments to the Coal Ash Regulations, Reconsiders the Beneficial Use Provisions and Provides Greater Clarity on Managing Piles of Coal Ash
07/30/2019
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing further amendments to the regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash. This proposal is the first of three planned revisions to address matters raised in litigation, legislation, petitions for reconsideration and rule implementation.
EPA Recognizes the St. Louis Cardinals for 10 Years of Work in Reducing Food Waste
07/30/2019
ST. LOUIS — Today, Tuesday July 30, 2019, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler recognized William Dewitt III, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, for “A Decade of Partnership in Sustainability” and presented a national award to Urban Chestnut Brewing Company as the “2018 Small Business Partner of the Year” for waste reduction achievements as a WasteWise Partner.
