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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.

Small Business Hazardous Waste Piled Up

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.

Irish Waterway with Cliffs

EPA Invests €21.4M in Climate and Environmental Research Across Ireland

New funding supports 36 projects focused on climate adaptation, environmental health, and sustainability, involving 98 researchers at 27 Irish institutions.

Waste Water Filter

EPA Orders Radius Recycling to Reduce Pollutant Discharges into San Francisco Bay

Following Clean Water Act violations, Radius Recycling must install new treatment systems and improve site maintenance to reduce metal pollution from its Oakland facility.

Forever Chemicals

Turning the Tide on PFAS: How Statewide AFFF Takeback Initiatives Are Redefining Environmental Protection

With mounting concerns over PFAS contamination and its long-term health risks, coordinated AFFF collection and destruction efforts in Ohio, New Hampshire, and North Carolina offer a powerful model for public safety, regulatory leadership, and environmental stewardship.



Sustainable Water Camp Site

Keweenaw Waters Resort Opens on Redeveloped Superfund Site in Michigan

State, federal, and local leaders celebrate the transformation of a former industrial waste site into a 25-acre eco-friendly campground on the Keweenaw Waterway.

Ocean Waters

Nationwide Listening Tour Concludes as Agencies Prepare New Clean Water Rule

The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gathered cross-sector input to guide a revised “waters of the United States” rule under the Clean Water Act, following the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision.

Green Sustainability

The Cleaner Road Ahead: How Logistics Leaders Are Cutting Carbon and Costs

From SmartWay-certified carriers to renewable fuels and route optimization, third-party logistics providers are leading the charge in reducing emissions, saving fuel, and shaping a greener, more cost-effective supply chain.

Workers Taking a Break

Why Microbreaks Might Be the Most Underrated Ergonomics Tool at Work

A new workplace movement program shows that brief, targeted activity breaks can reduce discomfort, improve performance, and support long-term employee wellness.

Rusty Pipe Spewing Water

EPA Awards $26M to Cut Lead in School, Child Care Drinking Water

Funding aims to help states and territories test and fix lead-contaminated water at schools and child care facilities nationwide.

Combustible Dust

Urban Growth Fuels Rise in Construction Pollution Risks

From fine particulate emissions to noise and vibration, unchecked construction activity in expanding cities poses growing environmental and health threats.

Plant Emissions

EPA Seeks to Roll Back 2023 Power Plant Emissions Rules

A major emissions policy targeting fossil fuel plants may be reversed, with grid reliability and legal uncertainty driving the proposed change.

Wildfire Smoke and Mountains

Federal Agencies Launch Seasonal Campaign Ahead of Heightened Wildfire Activity

With smoke risks increasing nationwide, officials are equipping households, schools, and workplaces with actionable strategies to safeguard health during wildfire season.

EPA Logo under a Magnifying Glass

Senate Confirms David Fotouhi as Deputy Administrator of EPA

The Senate's confirmation signals a continued focus on regulatory reform, environmental progress, and energy dominance.

Fire Hazard Checklist

$1.8M Hazardous Waste Cleanup Completed at Former Pennsylvania Chemical Facility

Following two fires and months of emergency response, the EPA and local partners have finalized hazardous material removal at the Reading Drum site in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Wiping Counter with Kitchen Towel

EPA Says Stepan Co. Fined $1.1M Over Misbranded Disinfectant Sales

Federal officials say more than 300 sales of a disinfectant wipe product violated labeling requirements designed to ensure public safety and product effectiveness.

Worker Suffering from Chemical Waste Inhalation

Valero Refinery to Pay EPA Penalty After Safety Violations Uncovered

Federal inspectors identified chemical risk miscalculations, delayed reporting, and emergency system gaps at a Southern California refinery following a multi-year review.