News from the environmental industry via the Environmental Protection Industry site.
- Governor Moore Announces $340 Million Conowingo Dam Agreement to Restore Chesapeake Bay and Boost Clean EnergyThe landmark deal funds water quality improvements, ecosystem restoration, and long-term operational upgrades for Maryland’s largest renewable energy facility.
- Sustainable Grids Are Powering a Cleaner, More Resilient Energy FutureInvestments in modern grid technologies are driving decarbonization, protecting natural resources, and strengthening energy resilience against extreme weather.
- Dürr Builds CO₂-Efficient Paint Shop for Volkswagen in MexicoDürr has delivered a turnkey paint shop at Volkswagen’s Puebla plant featuring electrified drying systems, driverless transport, and advanced overspray separation to cut CO₂ emissions by 40 percent.
- Safety Concerns Grow Over Battery Storage ProjectsEPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.
- Renewable Energy Innovation Seen as Key to Slowing Ocean Warming and AcidificationFrom rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future.
- State Funds Power Local Energy Upgrades in MarylandA new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.
- EPA Proposes to Rescind 2009 Endangerment Finding, Repealing $1 Trillion in RegulationsIf finalized, the proposal would roll back all greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles and engines, saving more than $54 billion annually while restoring consumer choice and regulatory certainty.