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Ben Strauss talks to ‘All for Earth’ about climate science and daily life

 “All for Earth” podcast speaks with Ben Strauss about working at the frontlines of communicating climate science — the local weather forecast.




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Farhana Sultana talks about the universal right to water on ‘All for Earth’ podcast

Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography at Syracuse University, discusses the social and political issues around water scarcity with the “All for Earth” podcast. Sultana is a featured panelist of the Oct. 24-25 Princeton Environmental Forum.




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President and CEO of World Wildlife Fund, Carter Roberts, appears on ‘All for Earth’ podcast

President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, Carter Roberts, appears on the “All for Earth” podcast to discuss his organization’s global and multi-dimensional work to protect all aspects of the environment.




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Kenyan conservationist Paula Kahumbu appears on ‘All for Earth’ podcast

Paula Kahumbu, CEO of WildlifeDirect who leads the campaign “Hands Off Our Elephants,” speaks on the “All for Earth” podcast about building a conservation movement in Kenya.




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‘We Roar’: Laura Conour maintains care for Princeton’s research animals

Even as about 90% of Princeton’s research labs are shuttered, care for research animals continues uninterrupted under the direction of Laura Conour, the University’s attending veterinarian and the director of Lab Animal Resources who is featured in the latest episode of "We Roar." 




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Is Dominic Cummings A Doomsday Cultist?

Yes, a second blog post in a week. I am spoiling you! Or not, as this is in fact something that should be very worrying to you all. I have been working for a while on a big review of … Continue reading




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New 500 Songs Up: “I Gotta Know” by Wanda Jackson

https://www.500songs.com/e/episode-43-i-gotta-know-by-wanda-jackson/ The latest episode of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs is up! This one’s on “I Gotta Know” by Wanda Jackson, and the borders between rockabilly, Western Swing, and the Bakersfield Sound. There’s also a Patreon backer-only … Continue reading




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500 Songs: Train Kept A-Rollin

This week’s episode of the podcast is now up! This one’s on “Train Kept A-Rollin'” by Johnny Burnette and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio, and how a novelty song about cowboys written for an Abbot and Costello film became a … Continue reading




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New 500 Songs — “Goodnight My Love”

The new episode of the podcast is up at https://www.500songs.com/e/episode-47-goodnight-my-love-by-jesse-belvin/ This one looks at “Goodnight My Love” by Jesse Belvin, and at the many groups he performed with, and his untimely death. And Patreon backers can find this week’s Patreon-backer-only … Continue reading




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Elvis In Concert: Live On Screen at the Manchester Arena

Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve written here, hasn’t it? I’m afraid that UK politics has been so much of a complete shitstorm for the last few months that I haven’t wanted to say anything about it other than … Continue reading




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Omaha High School Teacher Wins EPA Award, as EPA Celebrates Earth Day and Environmental Education

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U.S. EPA calls on eight technology companies to address fraudulent COVID-19 disinfectants

WASHINGTON (April 23, 2020) —  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is advising eight technology companies that unscrupulous dealers are using their platforms to sell illegal disinfectant products.




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La EPA y los CDC publican guía para limpiar y desinfectar espacios donde viven, trabajan y juegan los estadounidenses

WASHINGTON (29 de abril de 2020) —  Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) publicaron una 




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EPA Announces Cooperative Agreement to Support the National Tribal Toxics Council (NTTC)

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — The U.S.




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EPA, CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces Where Americans Live, Work, and Play

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) —  Today, the U.S.




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EPA Grant to Arkansas State Plant Board Will Improve Pesticide Programs

DALLAS – (May 1, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Arkansas State Plant Board for $55,346. The funds will be used to enhance management and software systems that support the state’s pesticide programs.




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EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

BOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's goals of reducing environmental risks, protecting human health and improving the quality of life. 




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Trump Administration Recruits Six New Members as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21, 2020) — Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the addition of six new U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These champions are U.S.




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EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump's Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule - A New Definition of WOTUS

With the the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo in Pocatello serving as a backdrop, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S.




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EPA Reaches Settlement With Frontier Ag Inc. for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations in Kansas

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U.S. EPA, Central Coast Growers, Federal & State Partners Join Healthy Soils Dialogue

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting.




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EPA Releases 2019 Annual Reports Highlighting Agency, Regional Accomplishments and Environmental Progress, Including Midwest

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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day

WASHINGTON (March 24, 2020) — Today and every day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appreciates America’s rich agricultural history and celebrates the work of American farmers and ranchers.




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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day

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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day




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EPA Grant to Texas Department of Agriculture Will Support Pesticide Safety

DALLAS – (April 30, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture for $73,056. The funds will be used to support a variety of pesticide training and inspection programs.




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EPA Issues Order to Seal Shield, LLC in Orlando, Florida to Stop Selling Unregistered Pesticides and a Misbranded Pesticide Device

ATLANTA (April 24, 2020) -- The U.S.




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美國環保署與海關和邊境保護局合作,保護公眾免受未經登記之「Virus Shut Out(屏閉病毒)」產品入口加州

洛杉磯訊-今天,美國環保署(EPA)和美國海關和邊境保護局(CBP)宣佈他們已防止相當數目的非法健康產品進入洛杉磯國際機場(LAX)和三藩市國際機場(SFO)。這些產品,例如Virus Shut Out是未經向環保署登記,因而根據聯邦殺蟲劑法,停止入口。這些對付病毒之產品的安全和效能,未經評估。此外,它們的標簽──包括使用指示,亦沒有按法律規定用英文提供,而網上的廣告則含有關於其安全和效能性之誤導聲明。




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La EPA y CBP actúan para proteger al público contra el producto “Virus Shut Out” no registrado importado a California

LOS ÁNGELES – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Oficina de Comercio Internacional de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE. UU.




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U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).




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U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).




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U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement with Home Renovation Company for Lead-Based Paint Violations in San Diego

SAN DIEGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with ProBuild Company LLC, for failing to comply with federal lead-based paint requirements.




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EPA issues summary of recent Safe Drinking Water Act orders to protect public health in Wyoming

DENVER -- The U.S.




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Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNW & Alaska Actions finalized in January and February 2020

The following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in January and February of 2020. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary.




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EPA Settlement with American Zinc Recycling to Reduce Air Pollution in Chicago

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S.




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EPA Highlights Enforcement Actions Against Those Who Violate the Defeat Device and Tampering Prohibitions under the Clean Air Act

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2020) — The U.S.




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Missouri Department of Natural Resources Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning

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Greater Kansas City Metro Coalitions Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment Projects

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East Central Intergovernmental Association of Iowa Receives $600,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning

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Waterloo, Iowa, Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Property Reuse Planning

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Council Bluffs, Iowa, Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning

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St. Louis City and County Agencies to Receive $600,000 in Grants for Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Planning

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EPA selects nine projects in Oregon and Washington for $4.75 million in Brownfields funding

(Seattle) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that nine Northwest communities and tribes will receive a total of $4.75 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program.




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EPA selects nine projects in Oregon and Washington for $4.75 million in Brownfields funding

(Seattle) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that nine Northwest tribes and communities will receive a total of $4.75 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program.




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EPA Names City of Chesapeake Garage WasteWise Local Government Partner of the Year

PHILADELPHIA – (May 7, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. The City of Chesapeake Garage, in Chesapeake, Virginia, was recognized as Local Government Partner of the Year.




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EPA Recognizes Peace Dining Corporation of Philadelphia with Honorable Mention in WasteWise Large Business Category

PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. Peace Dining Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received an honorable mention in the Large Business Category.




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EPA Announces $2 Million in Brownfield Grants for Communities Across New Jersey

NEW YORK – Today, the U.S.




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EPA Selects Nine Projects in California to Receive Nearly $4 Million for Revitalization of Contaminated Properties

SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nine projects across California will receive a total of nearly $4 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program.




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EPA Selects Four Projects in Mississippi to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

JACKSON, Miss. (May 7, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four grant recipients in Mississippi have been selected to receive awards totaling $1,464,000 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields program.




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EPA Selects Two Projects in Vermont to Receive $800,000 for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that two grantees in the state of Vermont have been selected to receive $800,000 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.