EPA report: US fuel economy marks a new record high; CO2 emissions reach record lows, and all large manufacturers meet greenhouse gas standards

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EPA report: US fuel economy marks a new record high; CO2 emissions reach record lows, and all large manufacturers meet greenhouse gas standards December 20, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released its annual Automotive Trends Report, which shows that model year 2022 vehicle fuel

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EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations

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EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations Cranston and North Kingstown, R.I. ammonia refrigeration facilities to pay penalties and evaluate hazards December 18, 2023 Contact Information David Deegan (deegan.dave@epa.gov) (617) 918-1017 BOSTON (Dec 18, 2023) – Two Rhode Island-based facilities have agreed to pay penalties to settle claims by the

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EPA Fines Swift Beef Company for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Nebraska

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EPA Fines Swift Beef Company for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Nebraska December 18, 2023 Contact Information Ben Washburn (washburn.ben@epa.gov) 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 18, 2023) –  Beef processor Swift Beef Company will pay $275,000 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection

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Meeting EU environment policy targets by 2030 will be challenging

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The EU 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) builds on the European Green Deal and sets the framework for EU environmental policy until 2030. Published today, the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) first monitoring report on the Programme shows that the EU may not meet most of the monitoring targets outlined in the European Commission’s 8th EAP

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EPA’s Annual Enforcement Results Shows Significant Increase in Enforcement Activity to Protect Communities from Pollution

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EPA’s Annual Enforcement Results Shows Significant Increase in Enforcement Activity to Protect Communities from Pollution Revitalized Enforcement and Compliance Program is Delivering on 21st Century Environmental Challenges, Leading to Highest Enforcement Levels in Years December 18, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY

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