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2022 Year in Review: A Look at the Average Monthly Temperatures Across Earth

2022 Year in Review: A Look at the Average Monthly Temperatures Across Earth

Last year ranked as the sixth-warmest year in the last 143 years, according to the NOAA.

How to Reduce and Dispose of PPE Waste More Responsibly

How to Reduce and Dispose of PPE Waste More Responsibly

What was the impact of plastic PPE during COVID-19?

‘Historic Investment’ of $23M for Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Projects Green-Lit

‘Historic Investment’ of $23M for Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Projects Green-Lit

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards projects in five municipalities.

EPA Offers $100M in Environmental Justice Grant Funding

EPA Offers $100M in Environmental Justice Grant Funding

The history-making amount of funding will support community-based nonprofits, governments, tribes and territories.

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

The EPA announced in early January which PFAS, also called forever chemicals, were added to the list.

How to Become a Water-Positive Business

How to Become a Water-Positive Business

More businesses have been setting a goal to become water positive. How can you do the same?

The Environmental Impact of Bikes and E bikes

The Environmental Impact of Bikes and E bikes

Can using bikes and e-bikes impact carbon dioxide emissions?

Four Ways to Ensure Environmental Reporting is Data-Based and Repeatable

Four Ways to Ensure Environmental Reporting is Data-Based and Repeatable

Understanding the data sources is just the first step, but what are the others?



When Will We See a Nationwide Network of Electrical Vehicle Chargers?

When Will We See a Nationwide Network of Electrical Vehicle Chargers?

It will take some time, but it may happen sooner than you think.

Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Using technology can also help businesses ensure proactive environmental compliance.

How Can Businesses Move From Incremental to Bold Climate Action?

How Can Businesses Move From Incremental to Bold Climate Action?

The time to take small actions is gone. It's time to take bold steps now.

Preserving our Planet for Future Generations

Preserving our Planet for Future Generations

Reducing reliance on fossil fuels, preventing pollution and promoting sustainable practices can all affect Earth.

November 2022 Ranks Ninth-Warmest, Autumn 2022 Fifth Warmest on Earth in 143 Years

November 2022 Ranks Ninth-Warmest November in the World in 143 Years, Autumn 2022 Fifth Warmest

Last month’s average temperature was among the 20 warmest Novembers for Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.

Solar Panels and Their Effect on the Environment

Solar Panels and Their Effect on the Environment

Solar panels can provide benefits for both people and the planet.

EPA to Oversee Superfund Site in Minneapolis

EPA to Oversee Superfund Site in Minneapolis

The General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site was previously overseen by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

The U.S. and Wisconsin announced the settlement on December 1.

How States Can Utilize EPA Grant to Improve Indoor Air Quality Nationwide in 2023

How States Can Utilize EPA Grant to Improve Indoor Air Quality Nationwide in 2023

Last month, the EPA announced $53M for air pollution monitoring.

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

The public can comment on the EPA’s proposed cleanup plan of mercury-contaminated soil at the New Jersey site until December 12.

October 2022 was Fourth-Warmest October on Earth in 143 Years

October 2022 was Fourth-Warmest October on Earth in 143 Years

The average temperature around the world was 58.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

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A Year in Review: EPA’s Work on PFAS

One year after the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was announced, the EPA is looking back at the progress it’s made.