Environmental Health and Safety


EPA Establishes Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights

EPA Establishes Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights

The office will have many responsibilities, including working with communities to "understand their needs" and ensuring environemtnal justice issues are included in EPA work, the agency said.

Patagonia Transfers Ownership to Fight Climate Change

Patagonia Transfers Ownership to Fight Climate Change

Founder Yvon Chouinard announced the change in ownership this week.

Environmental Impacts of Building a New Home

Environmental Impacts of Building a New Home

There are choices you can make to help your construction be more sustainable.

EPA Moves to Classify Two PFAS as "Hazardous Substances"

EPA Moves to Classify Two PFAS as "Hazardous Substances"

These two types of PFAS can be found in fire-fighting foams and applications as well as polishes and other items.

Inflation Reduction Act Invests in the Environment

Inflation Reduction Act Invests in the Environment

The act, signed in August by President Joe Biden, will invest $369 billion in the environment.

Agencies Publish New Tool that Measures Environmental Impact on Community Health

Agencies Publish New Tool that Measures Environmental Impact on Community Health

The Environmental Justice Index (EJI) was published in August.

Understanding How Supply Chains Can be Made More Eco-Friendly

Understanding How Supply Chains Can be Made More Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly supply chains are good for the environment and your company's wallet.

How Much Do We Waste?

How Much Do We Waste? A Data-Driven Guide to Waste and Landfills

Although the amount of waste on our planet is estimated to increase, there are steps we can take now to change that.



ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

The standard was revised last November.

Biden Administration Announces $500 Million for Clean School Buses

Biden Administration Announces $500 Million for Clean School Buses

The funding will go to replacing old school buses with clean, zero-emission buses.

More Golf Courses Need to Use Recycled Water

More Golf Courses Need to Use Recycled Water

Here’s How Food Processors Can Reduce Water Use

Here’s How Food Processors Can Reduce Water Use

5 Considerations for Disaster-Resilient Buildings

5 Considerations for Disaster-Resilient Buildings

The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates Investments in Addressing Climate Change, Public Health and More

The President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates Investments in Addressing Climate Change, Public Health and More

Creating jobs across the country is one of the main goals.

Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

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.

Climate Change Risk Goes Beyond Carbon Footprint

Climate Change Risk Goes Beyond Carbon Footprint

Environmental Health Experts Provide Guidance to Prevention Against Mold

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.

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

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.