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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has temporarily rolled back key federal emissions requirements on coke oven facilities, issuing a two-year exemption that the administration says is necessary to …
Trump Grants Two-Year Reprieve From EPA Rule in Bid to Protect U.S. Steel Supply Read More
NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have reached a first-of-its-kind joint settlement with the Newark Housing Authority to correct …
EPA, HUD Reach Landmark Deal with Newark Housing Authority Over Lead Hazards Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to ease diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) rules that have triggered sudden speed and power losses in trucks and equipment, unveiling guidance that urges …
EPA, SBA Move to Curb DEF-Related Shutdowns, Projecting Major Savings for Family Farms Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing it of failing to meet federal …
Philadelphia Schools Accused of Endangering Students with Toxic Asbestos Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Friday its decision to postpone the implementation of seven appliance efficiency mandates introduced under the previous administration. The move reflects …
DOE Slashes Red Tape on Appliances: Millions of Families to Save Big and Regain Freedom of Choice Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Ohio are partnering with the Energy Innovation Center Institute (EICI) and Infrastructure Academy to bring significant environmental and workforce advancements to communities in …
Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Ohio Join $4.9 Million EPA-Funded Initiative to Improve Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) has been awarded $79,650,965 in federal funding to advance the transition of its operations to zero-emissions equipment. This funding, provided through …
PhilaPort Receives $79.7 Million Boost for Zero-Emissions Transition Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware’s push towards a cleaner and safer future took a significant step forward on Monday, July 22, 2024. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Clean …
Delaware Secures Federal Grant to Electrify Freight along I-95 Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan, announced a landmark $396 million grant aimed at helping Pennsylvania tackle climate …
Pennsylvania Secures $400 Million Grant for Clean Manufacturing Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with The White House, has recently unveiled …
U.S. Government Rolls Out National Strategy to Halve Food Waste by 2030 Read More