Environment

EPA Takes Action to Protect Benner Bay and Mangrove Lagoon in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. from Water Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered the owner of the Mariendahl Quarry Complex and related industrial areas in Estate Mariendahl, St. Thomas, to address its discharges of stormwater and wastewater.

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EPA Proposes to Redesignate Baton Rouge, La., as Attaining Ozone Standard

On November 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to redesignate the Baton Rouge, La., area as being in attainment of federal health-based ozone standards.

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WFP Launches WiFi System Connecting Syrian Refugees In Northern Iraqi Camp With Families In Syria

The World Food Programme (WFP) launched an innovative project that provides wireless internet access to Syrian refugees living in Domiz refugee camp in northern Iraq on Nov 02, the largest refugee camp in Iraq which is home to 31,000 Syrian refugees...

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Maryland Agencies To Mediate Civil Rights Complaint Over Prince George's County Power Plant

Three Maryland agencies have agreed to enter mediation with Brandywine area organizations, represented by Earthjustice, after the groups filed a federal civil rights complaint over the state’s decision to permit a gas-fired power plant in Brandywine...

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