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Four tribes in Montana received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for projects that aim to reduce pollution.

Four tribes in Montana received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for projects that aim to reduce pollution.

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The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is unveiling its first electric refuse trash truck today (Friday). The truck will “pick up residential trash and yard waste on routes throughout the county,” DPWES announced. The county says the truck is “a move that will save money and protect the environment.” The

Fairfax County's 1st Electric Trash Trucks Part Of Carbon-Neutral Goal - Lorton, VA - Fairfax County is holding an unveiling on Friday of its first electric garbage truck that will pick up trash on routes across the county.

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The national government (NG) is hiking its climate change (CC) spending next year by 17 percent to over P540 billion as it plans to strengthen the country’s mitigation and adaptation efforts. Based on the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the national government is allocating about P543.445 billion for its CC…

On Wednesday evening, state and federal officials took part in a statewide phone conversation, hosted by the state’s congressional delegation and Gov. Phil Scott.

On Wednesday evening, state and federal officials took part in a statewide phone conversation, hosted by the states congressional delegation and Gov. Phil Scott.

The coming winter’s leaf collection season might be Fairfax County’s last. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has proposed terminating the leaf vacuum services it provides to thousands of residents after each fall, citing rising costs and “operational issues.” A survey seeking public input on the recommendation has launched and will remain open