EPA Acts on Petitions to Cut Climate-Damaging HFCs, Will Begin AIM Act Rulemaking Process

Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is granting or partially granting 11 petitions that were submitted under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to restrict the use of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the refrigeration and air conditioning, aerosols, and foam sectors

• October 11, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and City of Wapato Settle over Wastewater Treatment Discharge Violations

• By Shereen Hashem
• August 17, 2021

Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

A stark warning was delivered by IPCC, who said that the Earth is finding itself in a deepening climate emergency.

• August 09, 2021

Climate Change Risk Goes Beyond Carbon Footprint

• By Robin Bolton
• August 09, 2021

Cleanup Plan Finalized in New Jersey to Address Groundwater Contamination

To further protect public health, EPA will conduct long-term monitoring of the groundwater, in addition to other protective measures.

• July 06, 2021

Clean Water Violations: EPA Reaches Settlement with Massachusetts Construction Companies

Construction companies in Massachusetts are paying up after an investigation showed the companies did not obtain proper permits for stormwater discharge.

• July 06, 2021

eBay Ordered to Stop Selling Unregistered, Misbranded Pesticides

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 29, 2021

Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

Ability for protection from mold-related and safety problems relies on knowledge of prevention and addressing sources of moisture.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 24, 2021

EPA Issues an Emergency Order and Information Request to a Containerboard Company with Air Monitoring Expansion

The New Indy Containerboard Facility was issued an order to correct the undesirable level of air contaminants.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 17, 2021

EPA Helps Advance Efficiency and Reduce Emissions of Homes and Buildings in the U.S.

The EPA announces its new commitments and initiatives for clean energy.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 15, 2021

New York Air Force Base is now Known for its Federal Facility Excellence

The EPA chose the base as a 2021 site reuse award winner.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 10, 2021

Research Finds Half of Single-Use Plastic Waste is Produced by 20 Companies

Researchers and U.S. leaders plan to take action before the problem escalates further.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 08, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency to Conduct Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention

OSHA is scheduled to participate in both sessions set for June and July.

• By Shereen Hashem
• June 02, 2021

Bio-based Polyurethanes and How They Contribute to Sustainability

What’s on the label, it would seem, does matter after all.

• By Fraser Rankin
• May 26, 2021

St. Louis River Area of Concern Cleanup Continues

Contaminated water is being cleaned up and cleared out at Howards Bay in Superior, Wisconsin.

• By Shereen Hashem
• May 24, 2021

EPA Fines IOWA Manufacturing Company for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

Scranton Manufacturing Company is accused of violating the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

• By Shereen Hashem
• May 19, 2021

EPA Grants to Allow Monitoring of Beach Water Quality in Alaska, Oregon and Washington

Funds will help EPA partners identify health risks in the water.

• By Shereen Hashem
• May 17, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards Grants to Cities in New Jersey

The grants given are meant to help underserved communities get cleaned up.

• By Shereen Hashem
• May 17, 2021

EPA Swears in New Deputy Administrator

Janet McCabe serves as the 16th Deputy Administrator of the EPA.

• By Shereen Hashem
• April 30, 2021

EPA Seeks Experts to Serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council

The EPA is asking environmental education experts to apply for a spot on the NEEAC.

• April 12, 2021