Environmental Health and Safety


‘Historic Investment’ of $23M for Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Projects Green-Lit

‘Historic Investment’ of $23M for Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Projects Green-Lit

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards projects in five municipalities.

EPA Offers $100M in Environmental Justice Grant Funding

EPA Offers $100M in Environmental Justice Grant Funding

The history-making amount of funding will support community-based nonprofits, governments, tribes and territories.

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

Toxics Release Inventory List Now Includes Nine Additional PFAS

The EPA announced in early January which PFAS, also called forever chemicals, were added to the list.

The Environmental Impact of Bikes and E bikes

The Environmental Impact of Bikes and E bikes

Can using bikes and e-bikes impact carbon dioxide emissions?

Four Ways to Ensure Environmental Reporting is Data-Based and Repeatable

Four Ways to Ensure Environmental Reporting is Data-Based and Repeatable

Understanding the data sources is just the first step, but what are the others?

How Can Businesses Move From Incremental to Bold Climate Action?

How Can Businesses Move From Incremental to Bold Climate Action?

The time to take small actions is gone. It's time to take bold steps now.

Preserving our Planet for Future Generations

Preserving our Planet for Future Generations

Reducing reliance on fossil fuels, preventing pollution and promoting sustainable practices can all affect Earth.

Solar Panels and Their Effect on the Environment

Solar Panels and Their Effect on the Environment

Solar panels can provide benefits for both people and the planet.



Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

Settlement Proposes $1.6M in Civil Penalties for Alleged CAA, RCRA Violations

The U.S. and Wisconsin announced the settlement on December 1.

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

EPA Collecting Comments on Proposed NJ Superfund Site Cleanup Plan

The public can comment on the EPA’s proposed cleanup plan of mercury-contaminated soil at the New Jersey site until December 12.

October 2022 was Fourth-Warmest October on Earth in 143 Years

October 2022 was Fourth-Warmest October on Earth in 143 Years

The average temperature around the world was 58.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

water and firefighting foam on a road with a fire engine behind a fence

A Year in Review: EPA’s Work on PFAS

One year after the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was announced, the EPA is looking back at the progress it’s made.

Environment Benefits of Solar Panels

Environment Benefits of Solar Panels

These devices can decrease emissions, improve air quality and limit global warming.

How to Go Green: Six Easy Tips for Making Eco-Friendly Changes to Improve the Environment

How to Go Green: Six Easy Tips for Making Eco-Friendly Changes to Improve the Environment

Making changes can have a big impact on the environment.

How Can We Solve The Growing E-Waste Problem?

How Can We Solve The Growing E-Waste Problem?

E-waste can lead to air and water pollution as well as soil contamination.

EPA Announces Recipients of Pollution Prevention Grant

EPA Announces Recipients of Pollution Prevention Grant

A combined total of $9 million will be given to over 30 recipients.

New EPA Proposed Endangerment Finding Looks at Lead Emissions from Lead-Fueled Aircraft

New EPA Proposed Endangerment Finding Looks at Lead Emissions from Lead-Fueled Aircraft

Lead exposure can lead to multiple health concerns for people.

Biden Administration Announces Additional Almost $500M for Clean School Buses Following High Demand

Biden Administration Announces Additional Almost $500M for Clean School Buses Following High Demand

The EPA received nearly 2,000 applications, totaling about $4 billion in requests.

How Industrial Companies Responsible for Pollution Among Disenfranchised Communities Can Fight Environmental Racism

How Industrial Companies Responsible for Pollution Among Disenfranchised Communities Can Fight Environmental Racism

Some ways industries and people can fight environmental racism include changing practices and educating themselves.

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.

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