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Maine Manufacturer Violates Chemical Handling Regulations

Maine Manufacturer Violates Chemical Handling Regulations

A South Portland manufacturer has agreed to pay a penalty to settle charges by the EPA that violated the Clean Air Act’s chemical accident prevention rules.

The Changing Face of Waste Management in the COVID Era

The Changing Face of Waste Management in the COVID Era

Waste production, especially plastic waste production is soaring high under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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What Biden's Administration Means for Water Quality

January’s initiatives are just a few glimpses at what’s possible under the Biden administration.

Improper Disposal of PPE Contributes to Waste

Improper Disposal of PPE Contributes to Waste

The coronavirus pandemic has increased the need for PPE, which has the potential to become litter.

EPA Appoints Temporary Office Positions for Biden’s Transition Period

EPA Appoints Temporary Office Positions for Biden’s Transition Period

The EPA’s Chief of Staff announced the new agency assignments in an email.

How Your Business Can Encourage Employees to Go Green

How Your Business Can Encourage Employees to Go Green

Try using these ideas to kickstart your workforce’s new eco-friendly habits.

Increasing Worker Safety in the Renewable Energy Industry

Increasing Worker Safety in the Renewable Energy Industry

As renewable energy use becomes more common, protecting those who work in the industry should be a priority.

USDA Reports First Case of COVID-19 in a Wild Animal

USDA Reports First Case of COVID-19 in a Wild Animal

A wild mink in Utah is the first recorded coronavirus infection in a wild, free-range animal.



How Important Are EPA Regulations for Businesses Going Green?

How Important Are EPA Regulations for Businesses Going Green?

With green practices, businesses can save money and energy while still complying with EPA regulations—no matter how lenient or strict they are throughout presidencies.

How Biostimulants Contribute to a Sustainable Future

How Biostimulants Contribute to a Sustainable Future

Biostimulants are an environmentally conscious alternative and have applications both in developing rustic or agricultural lands, such as commercial farms, and on smaller-scale gardens or allotments.

How to Choose the Right Waste Container for Your Business

How to Choose the Right Waste Container for Your Business

Choosing the correct container to properly store waste is important for both your business and the environment.

NASA Satellite Begins Orbit to Record Changes in Sea Level

NASA Satellite Begins Orbit to Record Changes in Sea Level

NASA’s Sentinel 6-Michael Freilich satellite will monitor changes in sea level for the next ten years.

John Kerry Appointed to Special Climate Change-Focused Position By President-Elect Biden

John Kerry Appointed to Special Climate Change-Focused Position By President-Elect Biden

Former Secretary of State John Kerry has been appointed as the first ever Special Presidential Envoy on climate change.

EPA Supports Environmental Improvement For Native American Tribes in Virginia

EPA Supports Environmental Improvement For Native American Tribes in Virginia

The EPA awarded around $660,000 to Native American tribes in Virginia for the purpose of advancing environmental education.

NASA Model Details Drop in Pollution Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

NASA Model Details Drop in Pollution Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The difference in daily life brought on by the coronavirus pandemic reduced nitrogen dioxide emissions by 20%.

Global Warming Still An Issue Despite Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Study Says

Global Warming Still An Issue Despite Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Study Says

A new study featured in the Scientific Report details the irreversible state of global warming.

Planning for Green Spaces Has Never Been More Important

Planning for Green Spaces Has Never Been More Important

The pandemic didn’t renew green spaces—it merely stressed the urgency of them.

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Volvo's Climate Action Plan Sets An Example For The Automotive Industry

The industry must reduce emissions and focus on sustainable solutions for the future instead of relying on fossil fuels to power vehicles.

Supreme Court Case Over Oil Drilling Begins in Norway

Supreme Court Case Over Oil Drilling Begins in Norway

Environmentalists in Norway are suing to prevent further oil drilling in the country on the grounds of a constitutional violation.

The country’s latest effort to become more environmentally conscious is to become completely carbon neutral by 2050.

Japan’s Prime Minister Declares 2050 Goal for Carbon Neutrality in Japan

The country’s latest effort to become more environmentally conscious is to become completely carbon neutral by 2050.