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Search Results: keywords:"Environmental policy"

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 7619
    Reading Time:about 38 minutes

    The document is an executive order from the President of the United States, focusing on addressing the climate crisis through enhanced policies and actions domestically and internationally. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate considerations into U.S. foreign policy, prioritizing climate action across all government sectors, and promoting innovation in clean energy. The order also seeks to ensure environmental justice and economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities while setting ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a clean energy economy.

    Simple Explanation

    The president made a set of rules to help the Earth by reducing pollution and using more clean energy, but it’s a big plan that needs lots of money and new teams, and it doesn’t say exactly how everything will work or where the money will come from.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106357
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from Illinois to change the air quality status of Alton Township in Madison County from nonattainment to attainment for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard. This decision is based on proven improvements in air quality due to reduced SO2 emissions. Along with the redesignation, Illinois' maintenance plan has been approved to ensure the area continues to meet air quality standards. This final rule will take effect on January 29, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is saying that the air in Alton Township is now cleaner, and they have a plan to keep it that way, which will officially start on January 29, 2025.