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EPA Announces $49 Million to Support Wastewater Upgrades in Rural and Tribal Communities

EPA is supporting rural, small, and tribal communities with technical assistance to improve wastewater systems and protect clean water.

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Indoor Air Quality a Key Focus in Industrial Hygiene and Worker Health

Indoor air quality is gaining recognition as a critical element of industrial hygiene, essential for protecting worker health and safety in enclosed environments.

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EPA Environmental Justice Staff Face Layoffs Amid Reorganization Plans

EPA staff working on environmental justice were notified of layoffs amid a broader agency reorganization.

Ross Stores to Pay $55K Penalty After Failing to Register 6 Pesticide Products with EPA

Ross Stores to Pay $55K Penalty After Failing to Register 6 Pesticide Products with EPA

The settlement between the EPA and the discount store company was announced on July 6.

Biden-Harris Administration Gives Thumbs Up to Offshore Wind Project Off New Jersey Coast

Biden-Harris Administration Gives Thumbs Up to Offshore Wind Project Off New Jersey Coast

The project, officially approved on July 5, will include as many as 98 wind turbines.

EPA to Hold Educational Sessions on Lead

The free sessions will be held in numerous states in the U.S.

NSF Funding for Project Will Take Weather Knowledge, Predictions to New Heights

NSF Funding for Project Will Take Weather Knowledge, Predictions to New Heights

The NSF is providing $91.8 million for a project to build an Airborne Phased Array Radar.

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $315M for Brownfield Site Cleanups, Assessments

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $315M for Brownfield Site Cleanups, Assessments

More than 200 communities will benefit from this historic investment.



On ‘Don’t Fry Day’, EPA Reminds People to Protect Skin, Eyes When in the Sun

On ‘Don’t Fry Day’, EPA Reminds People to Protect Skin, Eyes When in the Sun

With more than two people dying from skin cancer per hour in the U.S., taking proper precautions when in the sun is essential for skin and eye health.

Groundwater Treatment System at PA Superfund Site

Groundwater Treatment System at PA Superfund Site Finished After Receiving Additional Funding

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided $2.9 million in funding.

Who has the Authority to sign Environmental Applications and Reports?

Who Has the Authority to Sign Environmental Applications and Reports?

Specific requirements on who can sign official documents, such as permit applications and related reports, have been established by environmental regulatory agencies.

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The Importance of Software in Sustainable Construction

By adopting technology in construction projects, we can help the industry become greener.

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More Than $2.4B Announced for Water Infrastructure Improvements Across the Country

The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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.

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 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.

How Industrial Companies Responsible for Pollution Among Disenfranchised Communities Can Fight Environmental Racism

How Industrial Companies Responsible for Pollution Among Disenfranchised Communities Can Fight Environmental Racism

Some ways industries and people can fight environmental racism include changing practices and educating themselves.

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Sign Partnership to Promote a Sustainable Future

The alliance funds removing plastic from the oceans and reusing them in Kia processes.

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Who's Behind the Farmers Growing Your Food?

To better understand the little-discussed world of agribusiness, we'll need to examine how agribusiness drives American agriculture and affects farming on a global level.