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Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May
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Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May

SAN JUAN (AP) — A record amount of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is expected this month, according to a new report. The brown…
Posted by John McCarthy June 3, 2025
EPA gives $126,000 to protect USVI beachgoers
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EPA gives $126,000 to protect USVI beachgoers

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Virgin Islands has been awarded a small slice of $9.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday to monitor levels of illness-causing bacteria at swimming…
Posted by John McCarthy June 1, 2025
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards…
Posted by John McCarthy May 15, 2025
As Trump’s EPA ends ‘environmental justice,’ minority communities may pay a price
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As Trump’s EPA ends ‘environmental justice,’ minority communities may pay a price

LAPLACE, Louisiana (Reuters) — From her home on Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," Lydia Gerard looks down at her 8-month-old great-granddaughter and wonders if she will one day suffer the same fate…
Posted by John McCarthy April 23, 2025
EPA administrator discusses USVI environmental priorities in St. Croix
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EPA administrator discusses USVI environmental priorities in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to St. Croix to engage with government officials, meet the EPA team working on the ground, and discuss strategies for tackling the…
Posted by John McCarthy April 8, 2025
Trump names Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
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Trump names Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump today named former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters. Trump,…
Posted by John McCarthy November 11, 2024
Harris and her opponent offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy
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Harris and her opponent offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Earth sizzled through a summer with four of the hottest days ever measured, Vice President Kamala Harris and challenger Donald Trump have starkly different visions on…
Posted by John McCarthy August 31, 2024
EPA gives $12.7 million to the USVI to boost drinking water safety
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EPA gives $12.7 million to the USVI to boost drinking water safety

WASHINGTON — The federal government will send nearly $12.7 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, Environmental Protection Agency officials said Thursday.…
Posted by John McCarthy May 3, 2024
EPA Awards $500,000 to the USVI for Climate Pollution Reduction Planning
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EPA Awards $500,000 to the USVI for Climate Pollution Reduction Planning

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S Environmental Protection Agency showed its support for the U.S. Virgin Islands' efforts to combat climate change through a grant from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). EPA…
Posted by John McCarthy March 2, 2024
USVI gets $16.5 million from feds to improve its potable water infrastructure
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USVI gets $16.5 million from feds to improve its potable water infrastructure

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said over $16.5 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda is slated for U.S. Virgin Islands drinking water and clean water infrastructure…
Posted by John McCarthy February 21, 2024

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