EPA says chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions
Rule targets about 200 plants that produce synthetic chemicals, polymers and resins
Suggestions
Ports nationwide looking to expand, with an eye on safety
Bridge collapse a reminder of how vulnerable infrastructure, economy can be to accidents
Louisville’s new development strategy: Bring residents back to downtown
City design is in response to the way city spaces function after the COVID-19 pandemic
Energy Department’s plan calls for building sector to be 65% decarbonized by 2035
Comprehensive federal strategy projects a 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector by 2050
Initiative helping cities access $400 billion in federal funding for environmental projects
Kansas City, Oakland, Atlanta and Pittsburgh among 25 cities selected to the program
States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements
As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
Emergency funds help Francis Scott Key Bridge cleanup get underway
Funds will serve as a down payment toward initial costs; additional FHWA Emergency Relief Program funds will be made available as work continues
White House releases policy on federal agencies’ use of AI
Order calls on federal agencies to report AI use by expanding requirements of what has to be reported to the government’s AI Use Case Inventory
Interior Department finalizes rule to curb excessive methane emissions
Bureau of Land Management rule would curb emissions from oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands
Federal agencies responding to Baltimore bridge collapse emergency
Emergency declaration allows federal agencies to bring their resources to the rescue and rebuilding effort
