2023-03-20 Mississippi Environmental News

MISSISSIPPI

Hollis Howard Allen - The Vicksburg Post The Vicksburg Post - Mar 20, 2023 Hollis Howard Allen, 77, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on March 16, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Herbert W. Allen and Lola V. Allen of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of Upholstery shop in Jackson goes up in flames overnight MSN - Mar 20, 2023 The owners of Twins Upholstery say they lost everything Hattiesburg Zoo gets lesson in polymers WDAM-TV - Mar 19, 2023 Gulfport church calling on volunteers to help restore Bayou View walking trail WLOX-TV - Mar 19, 2023 Judge Orders Demolition of Interstate Eyesore Jackson Jambalaya - Mar 19, 2023 Kids learn about reptiles at exotic animal show in Jackson WJTV-TV - Mar 19, 2023 Inaugural robotics competition makes mark in Laurel WDAM-TV - Mar 18, 2023 More than 260 wildfires have burned across Mississippi in 2023: here's what's preventing them today WLOX-TV - Mar 18, 2023 Illegal dumpers caught and arrested thanks to a vigilant city employee WLBT-TV - Mar 17, 2023 ... that they're doing within these communities are illegal," said Solid Waste Manager Lakesha Weathers. "If they are caught performing these ... Jackson leaders push to stop illegal dumping on Hilda Drive WJTV-TV - Mar 17, 2023 ... the city of Jackson," stated Lakesha Weathers, City of Jackson Solid Waste Manager. City leaders said that is going to change. The "Stop ... A 1-mile road that will connect Popp's Ferry to the beach may lead to a toll-free bridge Sun Herald - Mar 17, 2023 ... will be asked to approve a $3 million grant from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, approved by the state legislature, to apply toward ... MDOT recognized by Keep America Beautiful for cleanup efforts Yahoo Sports - Mar 17, 2023 Mar. 17—JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was one of just 16 state agencies recently recognized by national beautification nonprofit Keep America Beautiful. MDOT and Keep Mississippi Beautiful received a 2022 State Agency Partnership Award at the Keep

REGIONAL

Entergy Seeking To Boost Economic Development in Louisiana Through Renewable Power Expansion Yahoo! Finance - Mar 20, 2023 Insider Q&A: From oil to offshore wind, Ørsted transformed wtva.com - Mar 20, 2023 Neuty, beloved nutria rat, allowed to stay with Bucktown family WLOX-TV - Mar 19, 2023 Environmental Justice Activists in Memphis Are Finally Turning the Tide Yes! Magazine - Mar 17, 2023 Application deadline passes but FEMA 'still there to help' WTOK-TV - Mar 17, 2023 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality secretary Chuck Carr Brown resigns The New Orleans Advocate - Mar 16, 2023

NATIONAL

Turf recycler hit with environmental violations as it works to open PA plant Yahoo News - Mar 20, 2023 Pennsylvania officials in 2021 touted plans for a turf recycling plant in the state. So why are they citing the company for environmental violations? 'Humanity is on thin ice': UN releases alarming report on greenhouse gas emissions MSN - Mar 20, 2023 Greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to increase, exacerbating the challenge world leaders face in preventing the impacts of climate change to get worse. Nations approve key UN science report on climate change MSN - Mar 20, 2023 Governments gave their blessing Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations Is tap water safe to drink? Here's what you really need to know. MSN - Mar 20, 2023 Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it's regulated, and what you can do if you're worried about your water. Judge freezes Biden WOTUS rule in 2 states E&E News - Mar 20, 2023 Cut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report NPR - Mar 20, 2023 Why Millions of Dead Fish Appeared in Australian River Sun Herald - Mar 20, 2023 ... the University of Sydney, told ABC News Australia. "Causes of fish kills can be environmental, chemical, or possibly related to ... 'Climate homicide': Could Big Oil be sued for disaster deaths? E&E News - Mar 20, 2023 ... are not unprecedented. DOJ prosecuted BP PLC after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a $4 ... How San Francisco sends less trash to the landfill than any other major U.S. city The New Orleans Advocate - Mar 19, 2023 ... they're using materials that can be handled in our blue and our green streams and our recycling and our composting ... Ski resorts are embracing a new role: climate activist CBS News - Mar 18, 2023 ... of their waste by then - they're currently at 50% through various recycling and composting programs. Sustainability Manager Mike Nathan ... Missouri pollution is so bad it hurts other states. Power plants ordered to cut emissions Yahoo! News - Mar 18, 2023 ... like cement, metal, glass and chemicals as well as to burn solid waste. Why does Missouri need to decrease its nitrous oxide ... U.S. veterans won justice for burn pit exposure. Iraqis were forgotten. The Washington Post - Mar 18, 2023 Outside, the burn pit burned day and night. Without a plan for solid waste management, the Defense Department had outsourced the problem ... Drinking water advisory group talks regulations Mayfield Messenger - Mar 18, 2023 ... to Kentucky's residents, according to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. The Wastewater Advisory Council is a collaborative ... Journal of Environmental Engineering Issues Research Articles in May 2023 Edition Targeted News Service (Print Edition) - Mar 17, 2023 Up-Flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactors* Use of Zero-Discharge Technology to Recycle Salt in Desulfurization Wastewater* Adsorption ... East Palestine train derailment site cleanup will likely take about 3 months, EPA administrator says CNN - Mar 17, 2023 ... 6.8 million gallons of liquid waste and more than 5,400 tons of solid waste have already been transported to designated facilities – ... Air Force environmental restoration chief receives Trailblazer Award Air Force Link - Mar 17, 2023 Air Force Civil Engineer Center Environmental Restoration Program Management chief Kenny Johnson was awarded the Science Spectrum ... Waiving California environmental rules for Delta water equates to a civil rights issue MSN.com - Mar 17, 2023 ... them. Solving issues like harmful algae blooms and salmon fish kills are not even on the table. The failure of the state to protect ...