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EPA is developing a new website and will post more information in the coming months about the Clean School Bus Program here!
For more information, EPA is also hosting a Webinar on March 23rd at 1:00 pm EST. You can register and log on here! EPA’s new page will feature information about electric and alternative fuel buses, technical resources for feets about infrastructure considerations, information about upcoming funding opportunities, and details about how to apply.
NTAA News!
Registration for the 2022 National Tribal Forum on Air Quality is now open! Click here to register to attend in-person or virtually. NTFAQ’s Planning Committees have been busy planning this year’s forum hosted by the Miscogee Nation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 2-5, 2022. You can learn more about the NTFAQ and NTAA’s Annual Meeting that will take place during NTFAQ on NTAA’s website here. Be sure to contact andy.bessler@nau.edu if you have any questions!
Call For Proposals for The Nationa Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference is now open!
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes and Climate Change Program announced the opening for the call for proposals for the upcoming 2022 National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC) in St. Paul, MN and online August 29 – September 1, 2022.
We welcome proposals that discuss climate-related impacts, assessments, tools, adaptation, mitigation, actions, and the intersection of Traditional/Indigenous Knowledges with western science and adaptation strategies and are accepting both in-person and virtual proposals. Proposal submissions include: Presentations, Trainings, Working Groups, & Climate Conversations
We are particularly excited about our new Climate Conversation proposal category which is seeking submissions for art, games, posters, demonstrations, films, and more to further engage NTICC attendees in Tribal climate work.
Application deadline: Friday, April 22nd by close of business
Letter of notification: Monday, June 6th
Materials deadline: Friday, August 5th
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Ambient Air Quality/EPA/NTAA/Tribes News
E&E News – EPA chemical review tool sparks environmental justice worries
Utility Dive – Virginia report lays groundwork for state’s exit from regional emissions trading group
Inside Climate News – ‘Last Gasp for Coal’ Saw Illinois Plants Crank up Emission-Spewing Production Last Year
NM Political Report – EMNRD officials say eminent domain will not be part of 30×30
AP News – California governor floats $100M plan for tribes to buy land
Utility Dive – Senate bill directs FERC to bolster interregional transmission planning, require GHG reporting
Native News Online – Virtual National Tribal Public Health Summit elevates public health policy and its impact on Tribes
Indian Country Today – National Congress of American Indians announces renewed vision
Here’s your link to this week’s NACAA Washington Update
Climate Change/Energy
Reuters – Biden administration plans to resume plans for federal oil and gas development
The Guardian – Heatwaves at both of Earth’s poles alarm climate scientists
19th News – Gender equality, climate and environmental issues take center stage at the United Nations
The Guardian – After Ukraine, how will the world replace Russia’s oil products?
Ap News – UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction
The Atlantic – America’s Approach to Energy Security Is Broken
Axios – Behind the curtain of the UN’s climate panel
E&E News – Biden Supreme Court nominee faces big climate questions
USA Today – How will climate change impact American companies? The SEC unveils landmark proposal
E&E News – BLM staffers want more action on climate change, survey says
E&E News – Limitless clean power? White House makes risky bet on fusion
ITEP Tribes and Climate Change Monthly Newsletter
Toxics/Mobile Sources
Denver Post – Opinion: The EPA can reject Suncor’s pollution permit for Plant 2
CNN – Oil ’emergency’: Work from home and drive slower, IEA says
Axios – Axios Climate Truths: Race to net zero
Axios – 1. The Race to net zero emissions
Axios – Scoop: White House considered sending Americans gas cards
The Verge – Ford F-150 Lightning gets an EPA-confirmed range of up to 320 miles
Indoor Air Quality
E&E News – EPA helms White House indoor air plan to help fight Covid-19
Facility Executive – EPA Launches Clean Air In Buildings Challenge To Improve IAQ
