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Sustainable Supply Chain

How Supply Chain Transparency Can Separate Green Facts From Fiction

As green marketing faces mounting scrutiny, supply-chain transparency is emerging as a powerful differentiator—exposing hollow claims and rewarding brands with traceable proof of performance.

Clean Air

PG&E Cited for Chemical Safety Violations Under Clean Air Act

The EPA has reached its first-ever settlement under the Accidental Release Rule, holding PG&E accountable for Clean Air Act violations at its Hinkley facility and marking a new era in chemical safety enforcement.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of the Environment and National Resources of Mexico Alicia Bárcena Ibarra

U.S. and Mexico Finalize Historic Deal to End Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mexican officials signed a binding MOU to expedite infrastructure projects and deliver a permanent, binational solution to the decades-long pollution of the Tijuana River Valley.

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EPA Urges Gas Can Makers to Improve Flow, Clear Confusion Over Venting Rules

EPA calls on manufacturers to bring back self-closing vents in gas cans, aiming to improve usability while maintaining compliance with emissions and safety standards.

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Sustainable Decluttering: Smart Ways to Clear Old Inventory Without Harming the Planet

Businesses can reduce waste, save money, and support environmental goals by rethinking how they manage and offload excess inventory.

Recycled Cardboard

CalRecycle Designates Cartons as Widely Recyclable in Updated SB 343 Report

Carton recycling access in California expands, with new data showing widespread sortation and household availability, supporting the state’s circular economy goals.

Scales of Environmental Justice

Maryland Governor Signs Executive Order to Embed Environmental Justice in State Policy

The VOICE order mandates agency-wide equity plans, environmental justice officers, and data-driven tools to address pollution and health disparities.

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EPA Announces Workforce Cuts, $748M in Projected Savings

The agency’s reorganization eliminates over 3,700 positions and shifts scientific work into program offices to streamline operations.



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EPA Advances Agency Reorganization to Strengthen Mission Delivery and Oversight

Structural updates across EPA divisions aim to improve coordination, modernize operations, and enhance the agency’s ability to deliver clean air, land, and water to all communities.

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Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Radon: Challenges and Solutions in Indoor Air Safety

Radon is an invisible gas linked to lung cancer, posing the greatest risk to vulnerable groups in poorly ventilated homes—making education and testing essential.

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EGLE Awards $7.9 Million in Solar for Savings Grants to Launch MI Solar For All Pilot Projects

Eight solar energy projects across Michigan selected to help low-income communities reduce energy costs and improve resiliency.

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Breakthrough Technology Offers New Path to Destroy PFAS in Firefighting Foam

A Battelle-developed treatment system demonstrates 99.9% PFAS destruction in AFFF using supercritical water oxidation, offering an alternative to incineration and new hope for environmental cleanup.

Airplane Contrails

New EPA Online Resources Clarify Science Behind Contrails and Geoengineering

Two new public web pages address common questions, misconceptions, and scientific concerns related to high-altitude emissions and climate intervention techniques.

Lithium Ion Battery

Cleanup Ordered After Battery Fire at San Diego Energy Storage Facility

Following a large lithium-ion battery fire, the EPA has ordered Gateway Energy Storage to manage environmental cleanup and monitoring efforts at its San Diego site.

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Should You Bring That Appliance? The Energy Cost of Moving Old Tech

Outdated equipment may seem harmless, but the power it takes to move, set up, and dispose of old tech can drain energy and budgets fast — unless you plan wisely.

Climate Justice

Federal Climate Science Website Taken Down, Raising Transparency Concerns

The dismantling of the U.S. government's main climate change website, including access to the National Climate Assessment, has alarmed scientists and officials who warn it limits public access to vital environmental risk data.

Coal Fired Power Plant

EPA to Reconsider 2024 Effluent Guidelines for Coal-Fired Power Plants

In a move to support domestic energy production and economic growth, the EPA plans to revise compliance timelines and explore new flexibilities under the Steam Electric ELG Rule.

Wind Energy

Elevating Wind-Energy Safety: Why GWO Certification Is Critical for a Resilient Workforce

GWO certification sets global safety standards for wind-energy technicians, helping reduce risks, improve skills, and build a safer, more resilient workforce.

Plants Lining a Path

Green for Greene Graduates 15 Trainees, Boosting Local Green Workforce

Fifteen residents completed free environmental job training through Green for Greene, gaining certifications for careers in environmental cleanup and safety.

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Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices

Businesses, schools, and other small generators are encouraged to review hazardous waste handling to prevent violations and protect public health.