U.S. EPA has approved revisions to Arkansas’ clean air plan for regional haze and withdrawn a portion of the federal regional haze plan. The state plan addresses emissions that impact…
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Ohio Recognizes Ford Assembly Plant for Environmental Excellence
This week, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Laurie Stevenson visited the Ford Motor Company’s Ohio Assembly plant (OHAP) in Lorain County to award the facility for its gold standard of…
Texas Forges Commitment with Mexican State to Address Shared Environmental Concerns
Last week, state environmental officials from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Coahuila Secretariat of the Environment signed an agreement to work together toward a healthier environment…
Wyoming Offers Near Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring
As fire season continues, Wyoming DEQ has improved its air quality monitoring to provide near real-time data for the public. Through WYVISNET, citizens of Wyoming can see air quality data…
Colorado Adopts Zero Emission Vehicle Standard
Amid an aggressive push by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to meet federal ozone pollution requirements, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission late last week adopted…
Group of 22 States Sues U.S. EPA over ACE
On August 13, a group of 22 U.S. states and 7 cities filed a petition for review of the Trump administration’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. The lawsuit, filed in…
New Mexico Partners with Neighboring States, U.S. EPA to Improve Environmental Work Flows
Scientists and staff at environmental agencies frequently require critical and current water or air data from other agencies or jurisdictions. Even if staff are able to access this external data,…
California Reaches Deal with Automakers Exceeding Proposed Federal Standards
As EPA prepares to roll back emission standards for light-duty cars and trucks, the California Environmental Protection Agency, Ford, Honda, BMW of North America, and Volkswagen Group of America have…
Colorado Partners with National Weather Service on Air Quality Alerts
Colorado residents and visitors who are planning outdoor activities and trying to help reduce pollution can now check weather.gov for the state’s air quality alerts, thanks to a collaboration between…
Oklahoma Produces ‘Carpool Conversations’ Videos to Spotlight Environmental Topics
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OK DEQ) recently released its second episode of “Carpool Conversations with Kole.” The recurring series, inspired by the show Carpool Karaoke, features OK DEQ…
