The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) this week published detailed reports of air monitoring surveys of the Permian Basin, a region that has seen an increase in air emissions …
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Nevada to Propose Car Emissions Standards
This week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) announced an initiative to explore regulations for cleaner and more efficient transportation in the state. Clean Cars Nevada will advance the state’s climate…
Idaho and Partners Provide Tips to Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Risks
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, together with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development and Region 10, and local governments, is collaborating…
Tennessee Offers Virtual Summer Camp focused on Environmental Education
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) is hosting a Virtual Summer Camp to provide environmental education to K-12 students through social media platforms. Each week, camp students can…
Arizona Provides Safer Vehicle Emissions Testing Experience amid the Pandemic
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has enhanced customer and employee health protections during vehicle emissions testing beyond those recommended by Centers for Disease Control for other essential services…
New York Preps for Invasive Species Awareness Week
To combat the impacts of invasive species, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) created and supports the Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (BISEH) and has designated…
Alabama Bans Burns to Improve Air Quality
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has announced an annual warm-weather open-burning ban in 12 counties as part of an air quality improvement effort. The ban, which runs from…
Texas Adjusts Exposure Limit for Medical Equipment Sterilizer Ethylene Oxide
On the heels of extensive study, public input, and peer review, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on May 15 finalized its updated safe exposure level (ESL) for ethylene-oxide,…
Idaho Joins States Nationwide in Celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week
Like many state environmental agencies around the nation, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) partnered this week with nonprofit and governmental groups to celebrate the 14th annual Air Quality…
Delaware Holds First Virtual Public Hearing on Revisions to its SIP
This week, Delaware DNREC held its first virtual public hearing on proposed revisions to its federally required State Implementation Plan regarding air emissions. Facilitated by video conferencing provider WebEx, the…
