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Regional EPA grant will go toward mitigating I-35 construction traffic and pollution

On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $47.9 million grant to a coalition of transportation organizations in the Austin region that could go toward mitigating the worst environmental effects of Interstate 35’s inevitable expansion. The city of Austin will…

Environment • By Lina Fisher • Jul 23, 2024

Austin Water report shows few traces of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Austin Water on Tuesday released a report showing that the Environmental Protection Agency had found “little to no detectable traces” of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS – in the city’s drinking water. Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS have…

Water • By Jo Clifton • Apr 3, 2024

Austin area has dangerously high levels of air pollution, according to new EPA standards

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced long-awaited updates to air quality standards for fine particulate matter, also known as “soot,” pollution. The new, tighter limits mean some places that previously had acceptable levels of pollution are no longer meeting health…

Environment • By Mose Buchele, KUT • Feb 20, 2024

Austin receives $1M from EPA for plans to combat pollution

The city has received a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency that will fund climate action plans for Central Texas. The grant was announced Monday morning at City Hall, where members of City Council and federal lawmakers gathered…

Environment • By Chad Swiatecki • Feb 13, 2024

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