EPA Settles with Paradise City over the Sale of Illegal Disinfectants on Oahu

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EPA Settles with Paradise City over the Sale of Illegal Disinfectants on Oahu September 18, 2024 Contact Information Alejandro Diaz (diaz.alejandro@epa.gov) 808-284-7084 HONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Paradise City Group LLC over claims of illegal sales of unregistered or misbranded pesticide products, including questionable disinfectants and antimicrobials

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EPA Announces New Kids and Climate Health Zone with Stories and Tips to Protect Children in a Changing Climate

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EPA Announces New Kids and Climate Health Zone with Stories and Tips to Protect Children in a Changing Climate September 18, 2024 Contact Information US EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON - Today, September 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing a new tool called the “Kids and Climate Health Zone.”   This Zone is

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BMUV supports CABUWAZI children’s circus to prepare for the consequences of the climate crisis

Der CABUWAZI Kinderzirkus in Berlin plant, den Außenbereich und die Containerfassaden zu begrünen. Ziel ist es, gesundheitliche Gefährdungen der betreuten Kinder und Jugendlichen durch Hitzewellen abzumildern. Über 100.000 Euro aus der Förderung "Klimaanpassung in sozialen Einrichtungen" für natürliche Klimaanpassungs-Maßnahmen Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke hat im Rahmen der Woche der Klimaanpassung heute den CABUWAZI Kinderzirkus in Berlin

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Safe and sustainable alternatives could reduce use of PFAS in textiles and enhance reuse and recycling

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Reducing the use of PFAS ,known as forever chemicals, in clothing, furniture and other textile products, is important to increase recyclability and the transition to a more circular economy according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today.

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EPA Recognizes Three Companies in Ohio and Minnesota for Pollution Prevention

EPA Recognizes Three Companies in Ohio and Minnesota for Pollution Prevention September 17, 2024 Contact Information Macy Pressley (pressley.macy@epa.gov) 312-886-1443  Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Awards to Vallourec Star, Avantor Solon Manufacturing Center (both located in Ohio) and GEOTEK (located in Minnesota) for showing a commitment to pollution prevention by reducing

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