Allocation of federal money for projects criticized | Daily Journal of Commerce
The EPA distributed approximately $3 billion to states for lead pipe replacements based on unverified data, according to an agency watchdog.
Stay updated with breaking news from Michael Phillis. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The EPA distributed approximately $3 billion to states for lead pipe replacements based on unverified data, according to an agency watchdog.
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned this week as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water.
EPA did not say how many cyber incidents have occurred in recent years, and the number of attacks known to be successful so far is few. The agency has issued nearly 100 enforcement actions since 2020 regarding risk assessments and emergency response, but said that's a small snapshot of the threats water systems face.
Homeowners can reap increasing tax benefits for installing solar panels thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution