From real-time flood alerts in Germany to AI-driven leak detection in Turkey and solar water distillation in the UK, this year’s Stockholm Junior Water Prize showcased youth-led innovations addressing climate, water security, and sustainability.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- September 03, 2025
An exclusive agreement positions SMS as the preferred services provider for deploying and supporting EIS’s real-time environmental monitoring technologies across hospitals, higher education, life sciences, and government facilities.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 28, 2025
The expansion of the Clean Air Act requires all U.S. companies to report air emissions to the EPA starting in 2026. With major changes, new deadlines, and stricter enforcement underway, businesses must prepare now—or risk violations, inquiries, and penalties.
- By Brad Franzen, George Sullivan
- August 25, 2025
With 11,000 inland lakes and four Great Lakes, Michigan is defined by water. On August 27, the United Nations marks the first-ever World Lake Day, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed the occasion in Michigan, encouraging residents to connect with, protect, and celebrate their freshwater resources.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 25, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has resolved 175 refinery exemption petitions dating back to 2016, granting full or partial relief to 140 facilities while reaffirming its policy to balance refinery hardship with renewable fuel mandates.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 22, 2025
From packing supplies to transport choices, small changes in how you move can cut waste, prevent toxic residues, and protect both your health and the environment.
- By Maya Ellison
- August 21, 2025
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 19, 2025
From polar bear blood to Mount Everest snow, PFAS are hitchhiking on microplastics across the globe — and courtroom victories may be the only way to hold polluters accountable.
- By Coral Odiot-Rivera
- August 15, 2025
From LED lighting to reusable pallet racks, these practical strategies help warehouses cut costs, save energy, and lower their environmental impact.
- By Daniyal Shahid
- August 14, 2025
The updated online portal centralizes active EPA guidance documents, giving businesses, organizations, and the public streamlined access to information on air, water, waste, and other environmental programs.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 13, 2025
From rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future.
- By Jane Marsh
- August 12, 2025
The agency reports continued progress across air, land and water protection, including major cleanups, pollution control, and water infrastructure investments.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 11, 2025
EPA orders two Puerto Rico-based developers to halt polluted runoff from a Rincón construction site and comply with Clean Water Act stormwater protections.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 08, 2025
The EPA is backing a $9 million initiative to help utilities combat cyber threats and climate-driven disruptions with stronger infrastructure safeguards.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 05, 2025
Veteran budget strategist steps into top financial role at the Environmental Protection Agency, guiding oversight of billions in public funds.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 04, 2025
A new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 04, 2025
The Lake Guardian sets out to assess the health of all five Great Lakes, collecting data on plankton, nutrients, and water quality to guide environmental protection efforts.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- August 01, 2025
The Yurok Tribe has received authority to develop water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, advancing tribal self‑determination and local protection of rivers and streams.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 31, 2025
If finalized, the proposal would roll back all greenhouse gas regulations for vehicles and engines, saving more than $54 billion annually while restoring consumer choice and regulatory certainty.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 29, 2025
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.
- By Ellie Gabel
- July 29, 2025