The “Flourishing in Community” program is open to applications from nonprofits, communities, municipalities and higher education institutions. #NewsismyBusiness
The EPA has warned that non-compliance could lead to fines of up to $66,712 per day. #NewsismyBusiness
The facilities will be in the towns of Guayama (Jobos) and Salinas. #NewsismyBusiness
Four community initiatives across Puerto Rico that “positively impact the environment” received funding. #NewsismyBusiness
Although the government is betting on building two breakwaters to contain the sea’s progression into this municipality, residents question the projects. #NewsismyBusiness
The Sea Ventures initiative is one of 32 habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects that NOAA will fund this year. #NewsismyBusiness
Participants obtained sustainability and recreation certifications. #NewsismyBusiness This story is brought to you by Lexus Puerto Rico (www.lexuspr.com).
The researchers used computers to model almost 1 million hurricanes under simulated climate scenarios. #NewsismyBusiness #TheNewYorkTimes
Puerto Rico is among the more than 1,700 U.S. communities with at-risk critical infrastructure assets. #NewsismyBusiness
In Rincón, USACE proposes buying about 70 “vulnerable structures” along the coastline, including a portion of Villa Cofresí, to complete the project. #NewsismyBusiness
Three municipalities and two nonprofits across Puerto Rico will benefit from the funding. #NewsismyBusiness
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have included Puerto Rico in funding rounds. #NewsismyBusiness
Crashboat Beach in Aguadilla has a 26% high bacteria rate, the nonprofit stated. #NewsismyBusiness
Inclusiv will deliver capitalization funding, coupled with technical assistance, to credit unions that can direct affordable green loan capital to communities. #NewsismyBusiness
Puerto Rico has air quality testing stations in Cataño, Caguas, Camuy, Mayagüez, San Germán and Manatí. #NewsismyBusiness
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