2026-01-22_Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ in the News WLOX-TV • January 22, 2026 • 4:12 AM Chevron hosts outreach meeting, seeks emissions equipment permit of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which will allow production to diversify WMC-TV • January 21, 2026 • 5:51 PM Mississippi environmental agency to host public meeting on xAI's Southaven facility SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will host a public meeting about xAI's Southaven facility on JD Supra • January 21, 2026 • 3:57 PM Waste Tire Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Jackson Waste Tire Stockpile Owner Enter into Agreed Consent Order See Order No. 7533 25. The ACO provides that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEQ") confirmed through an ongoing

Regional Capital City Press LLC • January 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM Washington Mardi Gras is a party with a purpose: 'It's a chance to move projects along.' There's no more target-rich environment' Templet's coastal restoration windfall is far from the only successful deal to come out of spur- CFX Magazine • January 22, 2026 • 9:26 AM remedi Advances Sterilization-Based Medical Waste Processing to Enable Recycling and Landfill Diversion SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 21, 2026 Recycling-enabled approach supports hospital sustainability programs and unifies compliance, landfill diversion, The Cool Down • January 22, 2026 • 1:39 AM Supreme Court hears Louisiana's 13-year-old lawsuit against major industry: 'This is such a massive deal' into wetlands. The state is seeking billions of dollars to fund coastal restoration and cleanup efforts. Chevron has asked that the cases NewsBreak • January 22, 2026 • 12:09 AM Louisiana prepares coastal restoration and protection plans, asks for public feedback public still has time to submit their comments and concerns for coastal restoration projects for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 annual plan, Tennessee Tech University • January 21, 2026 • 9:42 PM Tech doctoral student wins second national award for environmental research Sahera Abumariam presents her research on microplastics in wastewater treatment at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) NewsBreak • January 21, 2026 • 8:46 PM Florida's Pollution Crisis: Air, Water & Noise Challenges Amid Rapid Growth and Lax Oversight see signs of nutrient overload. Algae blooms paint the surface green. Fish kills wash ashore. Seagrass beds that once filtered water and

National Linkewire • January 22, 2026 • 12:31 PM Lead Acid Batteries Driving Stability in a Rapidly Changing Energy Market backup in regions with fluctuating electricity supply. Sustainability and Recycling Benefits Lead acid batteries are highly sustainable Santa Monica News • January 21, 2026 • 9:50 PM 'Finally, we can fish in clean water again'—Boston Harbor Reopens After Decades-Long Cleanup first time in more than 100 years. This marks a significant milestone in environmental restoration, as the harbor's waters have undergone a

2026-01-21_Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ in the News WPTY-TV • January 21, 2026 • 4:01 AM Residents' concerns grow as xAI applies for permits for 41 natural gas turbines for Southaven data center Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality clarified its role in the permitting process as DeSoto County residents raise health Yahoo! News • January 20, 2026 • 9:57 PM Mississippi's prehistoric past – James Starnes, the director of Surface Geology at the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), joined us to talk more about

Mississippi WLOX-TV • January 21, 2026 • 2:02 PM Land Trust for Mississippi Coastal Plain adds nearly 400 acres to conservation portfolio The Webster Progress-Times • January 21, 2026 • 1:15 AM Senate looks to repeal nearly two dozen "obsolete" state boards and commissions The Mississippi Commission on the Holocaust's responsibilities would be assumed by the State Department of Education. The Mississippi Sun Herald • January 21, 2026 • 12:25 AM Starting a Business? Here's the Best State To Do It, Study Says study Texas has the best business environment in the country and is No. 11 in access to resources. While Mississippi is just 41st in access SuperTalk Mississippi Media • January 20, 2026 • 6:42 PM Mississippi Senate unanimously passes bill to trim state government one-third of Mississippi's debt." SB 2017 slashed 22 boards, commissions, and councils, including: Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission

Regional E-Rumor Mill • January 21, 2026 • 2:03 PM Equip Recycling in Macon, GA Unveils New Website Offering Businesses Advanced Electronics Recycling Solutions Equip Recycling launches a new website, making electronics recycling, data destruction, and e-waste disposal easier and more accessible for Hattiesburg.com Press Releases • January 21, 2026 • 1:59 PM remedi Advances Sterilization-Based Medical Waste Processing to Enable Recycling and Landfill Diversion Recycling-enabled approach supports hospital sustainability programs and unifies compliance, landfill diversion, and operational reliability Waste Advantage Magazine • January 21, 2026 • 5:00 AM Florida's Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management Continues Public Workshops for the Zero Waste Master Plan areas of focus include organic waste processing and composting, food recovery, expanded recycling opportunities, construction and demolition

National Federal Register • January 21, 2026 • 11:37 AM Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act that the TVA-specific regulations would be applied with the CEQ regulations."). With the rescission of CEQ's NEPA regulations, TVA's prior