2025-01-28 Mississippi Environmental News

DEQ in the News

Mississippi state agency head announced as vice president of national nonprofit SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 24, 2025 ... Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Executive Director Chris Wells has been tabbed to hold a leadership role for a major ...

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Long Beach Harbor seeing visible work improvements and renovation WLOX-TV - Jan 27, 2025 Small Business Administration offering loans to Mississippians impacted by late December storms SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 27, 2025 Addressing Mississippi's agriculture crisis: A call to action for our state SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 27, 2025 Could second Trump Administration make Mississippi manufacturing great again? Magnolia Tribune - Jan 27, 2025 ... time frame quicker than other places. We have a great regulatory environment. We don't have layers of bureaucracy. We have a good workforce ... Did county plans work for the snowy weather? WXXV-TV - Jan 24, 2025

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Disaster aid with strings attached would hurt Alabama, too | BRIAN LYMAN Tuscaloosa News - Jan 27, 2025 ... encounters disasters, whether natural or human-made. Like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. I worked in Mobile at the time and ... Snow storm's cold-snap kills thousands of mullet in Gulf Shores, Baldwin County Gulf Coast Media - Jan 26, 2025 ... event like hurricanes and fires often are to humans, but massive fish kills can be seen – and smelled – along Alabama Gulf coastal ... Louisiana's coastal wetlands may not be used to snow. But the cold won't hurt them, scientists say The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Jan 26, 2025 ... appears to have taken place in certain areas, but the extent of fish kills will become clearer in the coming days. He encouraged ... Arctic chill good for ducks, bad for hunters Capital City Press LLC - Jan 25, 2025 ... 2025-26 duck season is Jan. 18. It's Jan. 25 in the East Zone. Fish kills Wildlife and Fisheries continues its advisory concerning fish ... SW La. project among those in state flood and restoration plan American Press - Jan 24, 2025 ... newsletter signup Half of the funding comes from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and that funding runs out in 2031. The ... Wildlife officials warn freezing conditions could kill fish across Louisiana Yahoo! News - Jan 24, 2025 ... on a fishing dock. Colder than average temperatures could spur fish kills for species like red drum, often known as redfish. (Photo from ...

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What America can learn from Miami's trash nightmare The Washington Post - Jan 28, 2025 ... people on the planet — and lag behind other wealthy countries in recycling and composting. That leaves U.S. cities with two flawed options ... How America Became The World's Trash Leader Forbes - Jan 28, 2025 ... to minimize waste. 4. Infrastructure Investment Modernizing recycling systems and expanding composting facilities are essential. The ... Google will change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps after Trump executive order WAPT-TV - Jan 28, 2025 We're finally paying attention to PFAS, but Oklahomans are already feeling the impact Yahoo! News - Jan 28, 2025 ... then those PFAS toxins are released into the environment. Removing PFAS from wastewater can be extremely expensive , with costs ranging ... Join the 4R Revolution to Tackle the Plastics Challenge: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for a Sustainable Future Associated Press - Jan 27, 2025 ... EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RECYCLING GREEN TECHNOLOGY TEXTILES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PACKAGING ... Scientists make breakthrough in effort to treat hazardous soil: 'Significantly lower cost for landowners' MSN.com - Jan 26, 2025 ... DDT-contaminated soil must be addressed because of ecological regulations and not risks to crops or plants. As much as 70% of the soil ... Aspen Journalism: Rare earth elements found in Lincoln Creek raise new questions The Aspen Times - Jan 26, 2025 ... Creek has been under increased scrutiny in recent years as fish kills and discoloration of the water downstream of Grizzly Reservoir ... Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash NPR - Jan 26, 2025 Officials across multiple agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency , have begun cleaning up debris to "safely dispose ... The Environmental Cost of Crypto Mining: Challenges and Solutions Coinscreed - Jan 26, 2025 ... , carbon offsets allow miners to contribute positively to environmental restoration efforts. Decentralized Energy Grids Integrating ... Making Science Resilient to Threats from Governments & Corporations Medium - Jan 25, 2025 ... by Public Lab's work to collect environmental data on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill despite corporate and government resistance. Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic WABG-TV - Jan 25, 2025 Nepal's urban areas generate about 5,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, according to the World Bank, of which 13 percent is ... Touring disaster sites, Trump says he wants to get rid of FEMA The Washington Post - Jan 24, 2025 ... a time frame but noted officials would need some time to clear hazardous waste before buildings could go up."What's hazardous waste? You're ... U.S. EPA working to remove household hazardous waste from fire zones CBS News - Jan 24, 2025 ... work to clean up what's left behind begins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is working to complete phase one of the debris ...

2025-01-08_Mississippi Environmental News

Mississippi

Looking to ditch unneeded Christmas lights? The Hattiesburg Zoo will recycle them SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 7, 2025 'We've still got a lot of work to do': Jackson murder total decreases for third straight year SuperTalk Mississippi - Jan 7, 2025 JFD gives safety reminders as temperatures drop WAPT-TV - Jan 7, 2025 Bird flu versus flu: What do local doctors have to say about the disease? WLOX-TV - Jan 7, 2025

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Herbicide threatens manatee immune systems, UF study finds WJXT-TV - Jan 8, 2025 Arkansas E&E project aims to improve solid waste management and recycling in Arkansas KATV-TV - Jan 8, 2025 ... state to help teach about the public perception on the state of solid waste management. The project is seeking to update the Statewide ... LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Due to Freezing Temperatures Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries - Jan 8, 2025 ... of Wildlife and Fisheries warns the public of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures ... State Sen. Chris Elliott wants government agencies to stop 'dragging feet' on permitting 1819 News - Jan 8, 2025 Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico WLBT-TV - Jan 7, 2025 Stephen Colbert had joked on his show that, following the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it should be renamed " ... Gulf Coast Eco Center to be completed in 2025 Gulf Coast Media - Jan 7, 2025 Coast Eco Center is funded through a RESTORE grant, from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He said the Eco Center is a nonprofit that ... Lagoon project adds to Palm Beach traffic woes. What to know about Bonefish Cove Palm Beach Daily News - Jan 7, 2025 An environmental restoration project on the southern end of Palm Beach is creating traffic issues throughout the island. The Bonefish Cove ... Jimmy Carter's connection to Georgia rivers flowed through his terms as governor, president The Current GA - Jan 7, 2025 Solid Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Selma Construction and Debris Landfill Enter into Special Order by Consent JD Supra - Jan 7, 2025 ... violations of a Solid Waste Disposal Permit. See Order No. 24-XXX-CSW. The Order provides that the City of Selma operates a ... Louisiana's plan to help reduce size of Gulf 'dead zone' called ineffective The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate / NOLA - Jan 7, 2025

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Wastewater treatment plant testing reveals limited removal of organofluorines, putting millions at potential risk MSN.com - Jan 8, 2025 ... strategies for reducing PFAS contamination once it is in the environment. Wastewater treatment facilities serve most of the US ... Circular Economy: The Role of Waste Management in Reducing Environmental Footprint VOCAL - Jan 8, 2025 ... into the ground, water, and gaseous environment. For example, recycling of electronic waste guarantees that dangerous metals such as ... New Filter Captures And Recycles Aluminum From Manufacturing Waste Water Online - Jan 7, 2025 ... for desalinating seawater and remediating various sources of wastewater. In looking for new areas to apply their work, the team found ... CTA trains require a lot of power, but only 11% is currently from renewable sources CBS News - Jan 7, 2025 ... , the largest solar panel installation east of the Mississippi, 1.6 million panels generate electricity capable of powering more than ... New Mexico environment officials say Cannon Air Force Base owes $67,000 for August PFAS spill Yahoo! News - Jan 7, 2025 ... the 14-page document issued Tuesday, the New Mexico Environment Department said the military violated pollution limits and failed to ... Biden announces ban on offshore drilling MSN.com - Jan 7, 2025 ... drilling will help prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. "The risk of oil spills, as we saw ... California and environmental groups sued Exxon over plastics. Now Exxon is striking back. Grist - Jan 7, 2025

2025-01-02 Mississippi Environmental News

MDEQ in the News

Infrastructure neglect and poverty lead to parasites in the Mississippi Delta The Guardian - Jan 1, 2025 See what MDEQ says needs to be done before Hotel O can be demolished WLBT-TV - Dec 31, 2024 ... Northeast Jackson hotel. In December, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality sent a notice of deficiency to Cornerstone ...

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Visit Mississippi's Rose Parade float wins Past Presidents Award WLOX-TV - Jan 2, 2025 LIST: Multiple tornadoes confirmed in the Pine Belt by NWS WDAM-TV - Jan 2, 2025 Saltillo breaks ground on new downtown farmers market Yahoo! News - Dec 31, 2024 That dropped the price tag to just under $160,000. When the Mississippi legislature opened up ARPA funding through grants through the ... Officials confirm bird flu in chickens from Copiah County commercial breeder SuperTalk Mississippi - Dec 31, 2024 This year's progress gives reasons to be optimistic for 2025 The Clarion-Ledger - Dec 31, 2024 ... be the largest private investment in state history. Amazon chose Mississippi for our business-friendly environment, technology assets, and ...

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Texas-based oil refinery indicted by grand jury over disturbing allegations: 'They must be held accountable' Yahoo! News - Jan 2, 2025 ... how fossil fuel companies continue to put profit over the environment. Wastewater filled with oil and grease damages ecosystems and ... Water released from Lake Okeechobee can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows WUSF-FM (Tampa, FL) - Jan 2, 2025 Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory Fish kills are common from red tide, which can be fueled by excess nutrients, often from ... Frigid air set to plunge south next week WAPT-TV - Jan 1, 2025 Fort Worth's Panther Island riverfront project has seen years of delays. What's next? Star-Telegram - Dec 31, 2024 ... be operational by 2032, barring hitches in funding. ▪ Environmental restoration : In an attempt to offset the environmental costs of ... Saltwater Intrusion Contaminates Mississippi River The Mississippi Free Press - Dec 30, 2024

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Volunteers collect and plant acorns along Mississippi River to save struggling forests Wisconsin Watch - Jan 1, 2025 Climate startup develops technology that could disrupt the concrete industry: 'No one in the world has [done this]' Yahoo! News - Jan 1, 2025 ... emissions — and we're reducing concrete emissions, and there's no green premium," Bagri said, "No one in the world has developed a ... Utah in settlement talks with U.S. Magnesium over 'acid pond' near Great Salt Lake KSTU-TV - Dec 31, 2024 ... a lawsuit accusing U.S. Magnesium of putting the public and environment at risk from an acid pond that officials fear is not being ... New Year's Recycling Resolutions for 2025 Newsdirectory3 - Dec 31, 2024 ... resolutions to boost your recycling game in 2025: Expand Your Recycling Repertoire Many common household items end up in the trash ... Michigan awards more than $5 million in grants to expand recycling efforts Bridge Magazine - Dec 31, 2024 ... Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Michigan's recycling rate has risen from about 14% before 2019 to over 23% now. Officials say ...