State
Meet the Dolphins: Mississippi Aquarium now the home of 4 bottlenose dolphins
WLOX
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The main attractions have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium. Four young dolphins are in their new habitat, being trained and getting ready for the next chapter in their lives.To see a full schedule or purchase tickets, visit the aquarium’s website.
Medgar, Myrlie Evers’ home established as national monument
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers was established as a national monument by President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday..
Regional
EPA awards Louisiana over $900K to improve air quality
KTVE
DALLAS, Tx. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality over $900,000 to support the state’s work to improve air quality.
National
World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020
AP
A locked-down pandemic-struck world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by 7%, the biggest drop ever, new preliminary figures show.
ADEQ announces actions to protect the City of Tucson’s drinking water supply
KVOA
PHOENIX (KVOA) - The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that it has begun field work to address the Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) threat to the City of Tucson’s drinking water supply.
Press Releases
EPA Announces $17.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems Rural and Small Communities
12/10/2020
WASHINGTON (December 10, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $17.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training providers to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in rural communities across the United States.
EPA Launches New Clearinghouse for Environmental Finance
Includes Funding and Resources for Communities
12/10/2020
WASHINGTON (December 10, 2020) — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Clearinghouse for Environmental Finance (Clearinghouse), an online database of land, air, and water information.
