State
Litter, illegal dumps causing problems for county officials
Vicksburg Post
Drive along any county road in Warren County and the evidence is everywhere; the county is becoming trashy. “One question I hear over and over is, ‘Why can’t you make people stop littering?” District 5 Supervisor Kelle Bareld said.
Sharing our seas and shores during nesting season
WXXV
We are in the middle of the Least Tern nesting season and it will soon be the same for the skimmers.
USDA approves shrimp-buy program to help distressed seafood industry
WXXV
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday commitment to purchase an additional $25 million in wild-caught shrimp that should benefit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, according to a press release from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Deer hunting changes: What you need to know about taxidermy, bag limits, CWD zones in Miss.
Clarion Ledger
Management of chronic wasting disease in Mississippi deer has been an evolving process, and another change in the rules for hunters was proposed this week during the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks meeting.
TVA, MSU flight research lab collaborate on inspections
Daily Journal
Camp, hike, paddle and fish: Enjoy the outdoors at these 5 great places near Jackson
Clarion Ledger
Mississippi is blessed with an almost endless list of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy them. People flock to Tishomingo State Park to see fall leaves and hike its rocky terrain. Also in Northeast Mississippi, the Buttahatchee River invites kayakers and canoeists to its pristine waters.
Regional
EPA Orders SC Paper Mill To Cut Emissions, Monitor Air Quality
WFAE
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a South Carolina paper mill to come up with a plan for reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions that are causing unpleasant odors.
National
Air Pollution Takes a Toll on the Brain
NY Times
EPA orders St. Croix refinery to shut down for 60 days due to 'imminent threat' to islanders' health
The Hill
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced that it had ordered a U.S. Virgin Islands oil refinery to close for at least 60 days due to concerns that its operations were posing an “imminent risk to public health.”
Natural Gas, America’s No. 1 Power Source, Already Has a New Challenger: Batteries
WSJ
Vistra Corp. owns 36 natural-gas power plants, one of America’s largest fleets. It doesn’t plan to buy or build any more.
Bald Eagles Are Back. And They Want to Eat Your Pets.
WSJ
The bald eagle population has made a remarkable comeback. But the majestic symbol of American pride is turning out to be a nuisance, especially in Canada.
Press Releases
EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather Events
05/14/2021
ATLANTA (May 14, 2021) – With June marking the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds facility operators of requirements for preventing, minimizing and reporting chemical releases.
EPA Announces Public Listening Sessions and Trainings on Upcoming Oil and Natural Gas Methane Rule
05/14/2021
WASHINGTON (May 14, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the first step to develop a proposed rule to reduce methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing sources in the oil and natural gas industry, beginning with a broad public outreach effort to gather community and stakeholder input.
