State
Jackson cleanup efforts hampered by continuous illegal dumping
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - While the City of Jackson and residents are tackling mounting trash, illegal dumpers continue add to the blight.
Giant salvinia makes a comeback in South Mississippi
WLOX
GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The giant salvinia has returned to South Mississippi. Also known as koi candy, the invasive weed is lurking in Jackson County bayous.
Natural gas expansion to benefit Starkville, MSU, Oktibbeha County
WTVA
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - Atmos Energy announced Thursday it’ll expand natural gas service to further benefit Starkville, Mississippi State University (MSU) and surrounding areas.
State Government
Reeves extends Safe Return, county-specific executive orders
WTOK
JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) -Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is updating the media on the state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Miss. faring better than some other states according to economist
MPB
Despite the sharp drop in the national GDP to 32.9 percent, Mississippi’s revenue decline isn’t as steep as some other states due to the coronavirus.
Regional
Georgia, Texas Landfills May Lack Air Permits: EPA Watchdog
Bloomberg
A dozen landfills in Georgia and Texas may be operating under state agencies without permits required under the Clean Air Act, the EPA’s internal watchdog said Thursday.
National
EPA Won’t Extend Relaxed Enforcement, Despite Surging Virus Data
Bloomberg
The EPA isn’t considering extending its temporary enforcement policy beyond its Aug. 31 expiration date, despite surging coronavirus case rates, an agency spokesman said.
The policy, issued on March 26, is meant to give relief to regulated entities unable to comply with certain reporting obligations because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
EPA rule extends life of toxic coal ash ponds
The Hill
The Trump administration is extending the life of giant pits of toxic coal sludge, a move critics say further risks contamination of nearby water sources.
Flint class action suit against Mich. officials can proceed, court rules
The Hill
A class-action lawsuit by residents of Flint, Mich., against state and local officials can proceed, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
NYS Adopts Drinking Water Standards For Three Emerging Contaminants
WAMC
New York state Thursday adopted maximum contaminant levels for three chemicals in drinking water. Environmental and community advocates wanted to see lower levels adopted, and more PFAS chemicals included, but say it’s a good start. One of the limits is a national first.
Press Releases
Governor Reeves Extends Safe Return and County-Specific Orders to Combat Rising Cases of COVID-19
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return and county-specific executive orders to continue combating the rising cases of COVID-19 across the state.
MSU’s Vahedifard discusses proactive dam removal decisions in Science
MSU
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A recent letter in Science magazine from a Mississippi State faculty member discusses the danger of aging, “high hazard” dams across the country and what should be done to prepare for potential dam removals or repairs in the future.
EPA Approves 13 Products from List N as Effective Against SARS-CoV-2
EPA continues to provide consumers with disinfectant options, scientific research
07/30/2020
WASHINGTON (July 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 13 products on List N, EPA's list of products expected to kill SARS-CoV-2, have completed laboratory testing for use specifically against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
