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The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) significantly reduces emissions and environmental impact by lowering sulfur content and enabling advanced emission control technologies.

Innovating for a Greener Future: The Role of Compostable Materials in Reducing Waste

Innovating for a Greener Future: The Role of Compostable Materials in Reducing Waste

Compostable materials offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics, helping to reduce waste, enhance soil health and support a circular economy.

EPA Report Highlights Need for $630 Billion in Wastewater Infrastructure Investments

EPA Report Highlights Need for $630 Billion in Wastewater Infrastructure Investments

The survey aims to guide policymakers and local officials in planning and prioritizing investment in water infrastructure.

EPA Finalizes New Rule Clarifying Public Awareness of Water Quality

EPA Finalizes New Rule Clarifying Public Awareness of Water Quality

The new rule provides easier access and clarity for annual drinking water reports.

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA announces $9 million in grants for tribes and territories to reduce diesel emissions, aiming to improve public health and support local economies.

EPA Launches ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification for Residential Buildings

EPA Launches ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification for Residential Buildings

The program aims to revolutionize energy efficiency in residential buildings.

EPA Emphasizes National Security Memorandum on U.S. Infrastructure

EPA Emphasizes National Security Memorandum on U.S. Infrastructure

The document addresses climate change threats as a primary infrastructure concern.

EPA Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Hazardous Chemical Methylene Chloride

EPA Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Hazardous Chemical Methylene Chloride

The hazardous chemical has been known to cause various forms of cancer, neurotoxicity and liver damage.



EPA Allocates Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Fund Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

The Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program supports efforts to replace vehicles with zero-emiession alternatives.

EPA Emphasized the Fight Against Plastic Pollution During Earth Week

EPA Emphasized the Fight Against Plastic Pollution During Earth Week

The agency ended Earth Week with a spotlight on its efforts to combat plastic pollution.

EPA Reveals Slight Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EPA Reveals Slight Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The 2022 inventory includes emissions from seven key greenhouse gases.

EPA Sets National Standard to Combat PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water

EPA Sets National Standard to Combat PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water

The Biden administration has allocated an extra $1 billion to aid in PFAS detection and treatment.

Is Climate Change Now More About Mitigation?

Is Climate Change Now More About Mitigation?

The climate change conversation has shifted from prevention to mitigation and adaptation, focusing on the feasibility of strategies and expert opinions on reversing the worsening crisis amidst rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events.

Maryland Receives $3.5 Million in Emergency Recovery Funding Following Bridge Collapse

Maryland Receives $3.5 Million in Emergency Recovery Funding Following Bridge Collapse

The initial grant is part of the National Dislocated Worker Grant program and could extend to as much as $25 million overall.

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

Companies verified by third-party auditors reported a 7.5 percent annual drop in emissions.

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals Hosts Upcoming EHS Hazmat Summit

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals Hosts Upcoming EHS Hazmat Summit

The event, previously known as the AHMP Annual Conference, takes place in Crown Center, Missouri on July 14-17, 2024.

DOL Allocates Additional $2.9 Million for Recovery Efforts in Northern California Wildfires

DOL Allocates Additional $2.9 Million for Recovery Efforts in Northern California Wildfires

The total support for the cleanup and recovery effort has now reached nearly $6 million.

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

The new platform focuses on streamlining project management for environment professionals.

EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos to Protect Public Health

EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos to Protect Public Health

The move aligns with President Biden’s ongoing Cancer Moonshot initiative.

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

The EPA was instrumental in launching the Global Methane Initiative in 2004.