2023-01-12 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ IN THE NEWS

Ole Miss researchers fine black carbon dangerous levels across state Daily Journal - Jan 11, 2024 ... and Gulfport, six locations surveyed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. "What we found in adults with that level ...

MISSISSIPPI

Eagle One Mega Site funding, update https://www.wdam.com - Jan 12, 2024 A joint effort between Forrest and Lamar counties has leaders excited about the next steps for the Eagle One Mega Site. Water leak closes Petal elementary, high school; classes to resume Friday https://www.wdam.com - Jan 12, 2024 Petal Elementary will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 11, due to a water leak that drained the main water tank. Archivist at CLPL gives tips on how to preserve artifacts Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story - Jan 12, 2024 Most libraries house more than just books. Tucked away in special areas are photos and other artifacts. Mona Vance-Ali is in charge of taking care of those artifacts and other special materials at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Arrest warrant issued for owner of dilapidated Jackson hotel after he skips court hearing WLBT-TV - Jan 12, 2024 State and local leaders at odds over current safety of Jackson water SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 12, 2024 Mississippi Power earns national award for Moss Point tornado response WLOX-TV - Jan 11, 2024 City officials, residents split over allocation of grant funds WLOX-TV - Jan 11, 2024 The Sands subdivision development resumes construction WLOX-TV - Jan 11, 2024 MEMA encourages Mississippi to prepare for extreme cold WJTV-TV - Jan 11, 2024 MDOT plans to pre-treat roads ahead of extreme cold WJTV-TV - Jan 11, 2024 Gusty showers and storms move in Friday followed by a long cold snap WAPT-TV - Jan 11, 2024 New committee assignments announced for Mississippi Senate SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 11, 2024 State issues citywide boil water notice for Jackson, JXN Water disputes E.coli results Mississippi Today - Jan 11, 2024 Health Department: No False Positives Jackson Jambalaya - Jan 11, 2024 Health Department issues boil water notice for Jackson Jackson Jambalaya - Jan 11, 2024 Closure of Mississippi manufacturer announced, loss of 150 jobs stuns community leaders, residents Magnolia State Live - Jan 10, 2024 Council talks leaf pickup, camera trailers The Meridian Star - Jan 10, 2024 Boatner, operations manager for Waste Pro in Meridian, said the solid waste company has fallen behind but is working diligently to catch ...

REGIONAL

Alabama shad should be endangered species, environmental groups argue msn.com - Jan 12, 2024 Advocates in Georgia call for better protections for salt marshes, a key carbon sink Grist - Jan 12, 2024 UA introduces a Master's degree in environmental resiliency this spring msn.com - Jan 12, 2024 'Dinosaur Skin' Fossil Turns Out to Be Skull of Huge Prehistoric Fish msn.com - Jan 12, 2024 Native American burial site could be hidden under Florida picnic shelter, researchers say wjtv.com - Jan 12, 2024 Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here's how to clean your clothes more sustainably MySanAntonio.com - Jan 12, 2024 ... periodically and dispose of the collected microfibers with other solid waste, not down the drain, which would put them back into the ... Louisiana oyster industry, others challenge $2.9 billion coastal restoration project Thomson Reuters - Westlaw Today - Jan 11, 2024 Louisiana oyster industry, others challenge $2.9 billion coastal restoration project ... Escambia, Santa Rosa among 'Power 5' setting pace of Restore Act funding Pensacola News Journal - Jan 11, 2024 ... to Gulf Coast states, counties and parishes impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill through fines assessed against BP and other ... These Christmas wreaths can help with coastal restoration near New Orleans. How to help. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate - Jan 10, 2024 ... other Louisiana parishes that uses real Christmas trees for coastal restoration. The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is planning ...

NATIONAL

Mandatory recall issued for 600,000 Ram trucks amid emissions scandal https://www.wlbt.com - Jan 12, 2024 The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement that directs engine maker Cummins Inc. DNR reminds Missourians about hazards of mercury exposure Daily Journal - Jan 12, 2024 ... items in their trash but to use household hazardous waste facilities as their first option for proper disposal. A list of permanent ... Compostable Plastic: Too Good To Be True? Earth Talk / The Environmental Magazine - Jan 11, 2024 ... as a result of the plastic production plants along the lower Mississippi River. Compostable plastic—which would theoretically leave no ... EPA proposes stronger air pollution standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency - Jan 11, 2024 Clean Air Act standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste. If finalized, the updated standards would reduce emissions of ... Technology Magazine Looks at Klamath Dam Removal Project Redheaded Blackbelt - Jan 11, 2024 ... happenings, it's an interesting read on a significant environmental restoration effort. For more details, you can check out the full ... 4 Proficient Pumps and Blowers for the Water and Wastewater Industry Treatment Plant Operator Magazine - Jan 11, 2024 ... air flotation. These pumps leverage regenerative turbine technology to reinvent wastewater treatment. By eliminating the need for ... Innovative Brain-Inspired Model Enhances Wastewater Treatment Predictions Associated Press - Jan 11, 2024 ... quality prediction but also paves the way for future advanced wastewater management research. Highlights ● A novel brain-inspired ...