State
Oceans in Action workshop shows off latest in marine technology
WLOX
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Collaboration and innovation are happening now on the Gulf Coast as federal, state, local and private organizations get a look at the latest marine technology out there.
Possible Pearl River flooding
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- Many people are keeping a close on the possible flooding of the Pearl River since this year’s October was documented as the wettest ever in Jackson.
County advertises bids for storm cleanup
Daily Journal
TUPELO • The Lee County Board of Supervisors has taken steps to seek outside help to haul off debris left behind more than a week ago by the remnants of a tropical storm.
National
Coal Plants Would Get More Flexibility on Waste Under EPA Proposal
WSJ
WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed easing 2015 rules for disposing of coal ash and wastewater from coal-fired power plants.
Trump formally pulls out of landmark Paris climate agreement
The Hill
President Trump on Monday began the yearlong process of withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.
Can farmers sow their way out of climate change?
CBS
Nine percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are caused by agriculture. Those emissions are changing the earth's climate and amplifying savage weather conditions that have been taking a heavy toll on the nation's farmers over the past few years. They've been battling historically wet conditions over the past year, including massive floods last spring.
Companies Go to New Depths for Ocean Plastic in Recycling Push
WSJ
Companies seeking to cut plastic use are tapping a vast source of raw materials: ocean garbage.
States, green groups challenge rollback of Obama-era lightbulb rules
The Hill
Separate coalitions of states and environmental advocacy groups sued the Department of Energy (DOE) Monday, challenging a decision to eliminate energy efficiency standards for nearly half the lightbulbs on the market.
Baltimore plastic bag ban proposal passes council vote
AP
Preliminary approval has been granted by the Baltimore City Council to ban retailers from giving out plastic bags.
Press Releases
EPA Seeks Input on Proposals to Establish a Clear and Stable Regulatory Framework for Coal Combustion Residuals and Reduce More Pollutants Under Effluent Limitation Guidelines
11/04/2019
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed regulations – one that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities and one that revises a portion of the regulations (known as effluent guidelines) affecting wastewater management from steam electric power plants.
EPA Awards $2.7 Million to Small Businesses to Commercialize Environmental Technologies
11/04/2019
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2.7 million in funding to nine small businesses to further develop and commercialize innovative technologies that protect the environment while growing the American economy.
Youth, Veteran, and Military Waterfowl Hunting Day November 16
11/4/2019
MDWFP
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) would like to remind hunters that all Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) with waterfowl hunting opportunity will be open for the first youth waterfowl hunting day on November 16.
