Researchers are exploring emerging methods to break down PFAS and other “forever chemicals,” aiming to reduce long-term environmental and health risks.
EPA will collect soil samples in Los Angeles fire-affected areas to confirm cleanup effectiveness, focusing on lead contamination, with results expected by spring 2026.
Many building and infrastructure codes still rely on historical climate data, even as storms, heat, and flooding intensify—creating growing risks for communities, economies, and resilience planning.
Equinor is using autonomous robotic inspection at its Northern Lights CCS facility to improve CO₂ monitoring and safety.
Differences in water sources, treatment methods, and infrastructure can affect household habits, conservation efforts, and long-term sustainability after a move.
New DOD Labs unit will provide EPA-approved analytical testing for PFAS in water, soil, and other environmental samples.
As companies rely more heavily on AI for sustainability reporting, experts warn that unchecked automation can introduce errors, undermine credibility, and increase disclosure risk.
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State officials urge residents to test homes during winter heating season, when indoor radon levels are typically highest.
The agency’s five-year delay of stricter wastewater standards for coal-fired power plants will allow ongoing releases of arsenic, mercury and other pollutants into U.S. waterways that supply drinking water.
A new audit highlights weaknesses in monitoring and documentation practices tied to large federal environmental grants, underscoring the importance of accountability as funding programs expand.
New Responsible Care performance data from the American Chemistry Council shows measurable reductions in emissions and energy intensity, highlighting continued progress in safety, transparency, and environmental stewardship across the U.S. chemical industry.
New bilateral agreement outlines infrastructure, monitoring, and planning steps to reduce cross-border wastewater impacts.
Facilities leaders cite consistency, safety, and sustainability as drivers behind campus-wide plumbing standardization.
A 2025 Siemens study finds energy efficiency has become the leading infrastructure priority for organizations, driven by decarbonization goals, smart building investment and the push toward net-zero buildings.
Advances in transformer design, monitoring and materials are helping utilities reduce oil leaks, minimize environmental impact and improve the sustainability of power distribution systems.
Regulators and law-enforcement partners are urging operators of water systems, treatment plants and other critical environmental services to strengthen cyber defenses and report suspicious activity following the indictment and extradition of a foreign national tied to a Russia-linked cyber scheme.
Southern Water has entered a six-year, £7 million partnership with Samotics to roll out AI-driven condition monitoring across critical assets. The SAM4 electrical signature analysis system has already prevented dozens of pump failures, reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting environmental protection.
Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.
University of Pittsburgh, Drexel, and Brookhaven scientists have identified key catalyst design principles that enable safer, more stable ozone generation through water electrolysis—paving the way for cleaner, chlorine-free disinfection in hospitals and water treatment systems.
Rapidly expanding cities offer opportunity, but growth often brings hidden environmental challenges. Before relocating, evaluate water quality, waste management, air pollution, heat risks, and natural disasters to protect your long-term health and comfort.