The EPA is broadening its PFAS reporting requirements by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate to the Toxics Release Inventory, reinforcing federal efforts to increase chemical transparency and accountability.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- October 09, 2025
Experts at Harvard Climate Action Week warn of escalating climate and health risks and call for coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- October 03, 2025
The Newark Housing Authority has reached settlements with EPA and HUD to address lead paint hazards at 11 properties, requiring testing, abatement, and improved compliance to better protect thousands of residents.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- September 29, 2025
Rain, snow, and ice increase fuel use, delay deliveries, and raise emissions, but fleets that plan routes, train drivers, and maintain equipment can reduce costs and stay on schedule.
- By Michael Torres
- September 25, 2025
As oversight agencies face funding cuts and weakened authority, lawsuits are emerging as a critical tool to uncover contamination, hold polluters accountable, and protect communities from toxic exposures.
- By Paul J Napoli
- September 23, 2025
Advanced water technology helps Mexico City and Monterrey reduce leaks and improve supply for thousands of residents.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- September 22, 2025
The new voluntary program connects farms, food providers, and military bases with communities in need, aiming to cut food waste, save families money, and reduce landfill impacts.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- September 05, 2025
The Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise awarded funding to build a new Material Recovery Facility, expanding recycling access in rural and underserved areas while boosting the state’s circular economy.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- September 04, 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 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
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
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
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 VOICE order mandates agency-wide equity plans, environmental justice officers, and data-driven tools to address pollution and health disparities.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 22, 2025
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.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- July 17, 2025
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.
- By Jane Marsh
- July 16, 2025
Fifteen residents completed free environmental job training through Green for Greene, gaining certifications for careers in environmental cleanup and safety.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- June 30, 2025
A new workplace movement program shows that brief, targeted activity breaks can reduce discomfort, improve performance, and support long-term employee wellness.
- By Carrie Taylor
- June 16, 2025
From fine particulate emissions to noise and vibration, unchecked construction activity in expanding cities poses growing environmental and health threats.
- By Tim Turney
- June 12, 2025
Recent EPA enforcement actions highlight critical chemical safety management gaps and emphasize the importance of comprehensive RMP compliance.
- By James Junkin
- May 15, 2025