Environment

EPA Supports North Carolina's Efforts to Safely Manage Hazardous Waste

On September 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1,018,260 to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for their hazardous waste programs.

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Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Irma, US Prepares for Hit

Still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, the East and Gulf coasts of the U.S. are warily eyeing Irma, which late Monday developed into a Category 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Climate action and global food security depend on healthy drylands

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UNCCD COP13, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China

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Status of Water Systems in Areas Affected by Harvey

Working together, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) continue to coordinate with local, state and federal officials to address the human health and environmental impacts of Hurricane...

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