There’s growing recognition that Indigenous communities are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and that traditional ecological knowledge is vital to adapting to environmental changes.
Additives to make plastic biodegradable don’t cut it
One of the common concerns about plastic packaging is that it is generally non-biodegradable and will persist in the environment for extremely long periods of time once thrown away.
Reducing Water Pollution from Power Plants
One of my favorite questions to ask is: What is your favorite body of water? The answer to this question connects people to waterbodies that inspire us. Mine, is the Pacific Ocean.
I have spent endless hours with my children exploring the Pacific coast. This connection is why I do what I do to protect water for future generations.
Revitalizing Water Infrastructure: Rolling toward safer water for communities
If you aren’t familiar with EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program, it is a dynamic, low-cost federal credit program that supports critically important water infrastructure projects in communities across the nation.
Unlike previous years, our program has adjusted the application process to select borrowers on an ongoing basis. We find that this extra flexibility helps support prospective borrowers’ planning and project timelines, allows for more diverse and impactful projects in communities. So, if you are interested in a WIFIA loan, then you can submit a letter of interest to EPA at any time.