Dear NASCAR, Your urban street race in Chicago thrilled fans. Let’s drive change: reduce noise, embrace eco-tech, pledge net-zero by 2035, and foster diversity. Together, we accelerate towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and exciting future.
“This role is part of the larger agency strategy to continue strengthening our institution and build an agency workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve,” Marraccini said in an email. “This is a key priority of Mr. Blackman’s and he looks forward to strengthening our partnerships and recruiting an even more diverse EPA workforce.”
Orangeburg County School District in South Carolina has been awarded $6.32 million by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. As the EPA’s Regional Administrator, Daniel Blackman played a crucial role in this initiative, which aims to transform America’s school bus fleet and improve air quality and health for students in Orangeburg County and beyond.
This video, aired live on DCTV (DeKalb County Television) Channel 23, captures a significant press conference where DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox announce a groundbreaking $284 Million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan.
Daniel Blackman, EPA Director, presents Queen Quet of the Gullah/Geechee Nation with the “Community Star Award” for her exceptional leadership in environmental sustainability. Her efforts in the Sea Islands and Lowcountry showcase the vital partnership between cultural heritage preservation and coastal well-being.