Federal funding for environmental justice is at a historic high, but tapping it means navigating complex grant applications. New community-focused training centers aim to help.
EPA Technical Assistance Centers good for Environmental Justice
EPA sued over refinery water
A recent report ranked several Louisiana refineries among the nation’s top oil operations that pollute public waterways
Capital Lakes to the Superfund
EPA proposes adding Baton Rouge’s Capitol Lakes to Superfund list
We pollute and transmit across state lines but don’t want be held accountable
Louisiana challenges EPA rule cutting ozone-forming pollution across state lines
EPA says Judge – tell Denka to stop emissions
EPA asks federal judge to force Denka to immediately reduce emissions
EPA to limit “forever chemicals” in drinking water
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, hoping to reduce various illnesses
Concerned about drinking water – there is money for that.
Amid concerns over Louisiana’s drinking water, state gets $26 million to clean things up
EPA wants LDEQ to do their job
EPA wants state to crack down on pollution during plant startups and shutdowns
EPA judge to look at Denka emissions
EPA asks federal judge to address ‘substantial’ threat of Denka emissions
Earmarks for solar
In the government’s initial moves to allocate the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, it gave home and community solar a boost but dodged a decision on creating a national green bank.