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EPA Rejects Alabama Coal Ash Plan; Could Force Utilities To Dig Out Ponds

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken the first steps toward revoking Alabama’s coal ash permitting plan, saying the state’s plan does not do enough to protect rivers and drinking water from toxins."

Source: Birmingham News, 08/04/2023

South Florida Waters Hit Hot Tub Temps, May Set World Seawater Record

"The water temperature around the tip of Florida has hit triple digits — hot tub levels — two days in a row. Meteorologists say it could be the hottest seawater ever measured, although some questions about the reading remain."

Source: AP, 07/27/2023

"Court Tosses EPA Permit Order For Troubled St. Croix Refinery"

"A federal appeals court said Tuesday that EPA went too far when it subjected an oil refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands to a costly, multiyear permitting process in order to restart operations."

Source: E&E News, 07/26/2023

"Bug-Eating Venus Flytrap Won’t Get Endangered Species Protection"

"The Venus flytrap—a toothy, insect-eating plant native to wet pine forests in the Carolinas—will not be protected under the Endangered Species Act, the US Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday in a decision that refutes the findings of 26 scientists who petitioned for the plant’s protection."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/25/2023

In N. Birmingham EPA Studies ‘Cumulative Impacts’ Of Pollution And Racism

"With the EPA review ongoing at the 35th Avenue Superfund site, the Southern Environmental Law Center on Friday threatened new federal litigation against Bluestone Coke for alleged wastewater pollution."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/18/2023

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