CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an $80,000 grant to Minnesota State University Mankato as part of the Environmental Education Grants Program. "When we equip communities with the right tools to raise awareness and advance environmental education, it benefits everybody," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "This funding will empower students and teachers in schools,   more