News:
Great Lakes’ Restoration
Canada Ups Pledge
U.S. Congress authorizes $425 million for fiscal year 2024; an additional $1 billion to be spent on cleanup under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Canada pledges $420 million Canadian for the next decade.
The Associated Press, March 25, 2023
There Will Be… Hydrogen
Fuel of the Future?
Hidden Hydrogen by Eric Hand, science.org February 16, 2023
Long-ignored, naturally-occurring hydrogen fuels excitement and speculation as a source of clean, carbon-free fuel.
FHFA Increases Radon Testing Requirements
Federal Housing Finance Agency, January 19, 2023
Radon testing requirements at Enterprise-Backed Multifamily Properties, effective June 30, 2023:
Radon testing regardless of property location, subject to some exemptions and deferrals.
Increase of required testing from 10% of ground-floor units to 25%.
Continuing to allow an environmental professional to manage radon testing process.
Requiring the environmental professional or property representative to provide tenant notifications for radon testing.
Compliance with applicable state and local radon laws.
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) Radon Policies and FAQs, Jan 2023.
State-Specific License Required in: FL, IA, IL, KS, ME, MN, NE, OH, NJ, PA, WV
National Certification Required in: CA, KY, VA
Both State-Specific License and National Certification Required in: CO, IN, RI
Toxic Chemicals Spilled by Ohio Train Derailment: A Visual Breakdown
The Wall Street Journal February 17, 2023
“Trust the Government”
Says the US EPA Chief at the Ohio Train Disaster Site
The Associated Press reports February 16, 2023
EPA memo steers money to disadvantaged communities
$43 Billion of the Infrastructure Bill is allocated for cleaner drinking water, improved sewage treatment and replacement of lead pipes.
The Associated Press reports March 8, 2022
“This is Unacceptable”
EPA Chief Michael Regan visits failing sewage systems in Lowndes County, Alabama.
AL.com reports. March 5, 2022
India Back Peddles
Months after pledge, India yet to submit emissions targets
The Associated Press reports March 4, 2022