Environmental Security


Data Center

New Playbook Raises Environmental Concerns Over AI Data Center Expansion

The recommendations call for increased transparency, stronger environmental reviews, and greater community oversight as utilities and developers continue expanding large-scale AI infrastructure nationwide.

Bridge Over Water

EPA Launches Interactive Map to Improve Permitting Transparency

The new tool allows users to track environmental permits, access project data and better understand regulatory timelines across the country.

Nationwide Boiler

Nationwide Boiler Highlights High-Capacity Mobile Steam Boilers for Industrial Use

Trailer-mounted saturated and superheated steam boilers deliver high-output performance, fuel flexibility and low-NOx emissions for petrochemical and heavy industrial use.

Earth Day 2026

EPA Reaffirms Environmental Mission in Earth Day Message

Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi emphasized the agency’s commitment to clean air, land and water while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect human health and the environment.

Florida Waters

$1.69 Billion Awarded to Strengthen Florida Water Infrastructure and Resilience

Federal funding will support upgrades to Florida’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems, strengthening resilience and improving reliability amid growing climate risks.

EPA logo displayed on laptop screen

New AI Platform Simplifies Access to EPA Emissions Data

Context Labs launches OpenEPA to transform a decade of greenhouse gas reporting into a searchable and verifiable intelligence layer.

Clean Room in a Laboratory

Thrive Buildings Launches ThriveIQ to Support Continuous Optimization in Critical Facilities

Thrive Buildings has launched ThriveIQ, a managed services platform using FDD and an independent data layer to sustain optimization in critical environments.

EPA Logo

EPA Targets Major Reduction in Animal Testing

The agency will significantly reduce mammalian animal testing in chemical safety evaluations and expand the use of alternative scientific methods.



ESG Reporting

ESG Reporting, AI, and the Risk of Trusting Automation Too Much

As companies rely more heavily on AI for sustainability reporting, experts warn that unchecked automation can introduce errors, undermine credibility, and increase disclosure risk.

Water Cyber Attack

EPA Issues Cybersecurity Warning Following Extradition Case

Regulators and law-enforcement partners are urging operators of water systems, treatment plants and other critical environmental services to strengthen cyber defenses and report suspicious activity following the indictment and extradition of a foreign national tied to a Russia-linked cyber scheme.

Samotics Device

Southern Water Rolls Out AI System to Boost Reliability

Southern Water has entered a six-year, £7 million partnership with Samotics to roll out AI-driven condition monitoring across critical assets. The SAM4 electrical signature analysis system has already prevented dozens of pump failures, reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting environmental protection.

Cybersecurity for Water Plant

EPA Unveils New Cybersecurity Planning Tools for Water Systems

The agency’s latest tools will help public water systems nationwide strengthen cyber resilience, prevent disruptions, and protect access to safe drinking water.

Eco-Friendly Moving

Eco-Friendly Moving: How to Reduce Waste and Toxic Traces

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.

Irish Waterway with Cliffs

EPA Invests €21.4M in Climate and Environmental Research Across Ireland

New funding supports 36 projects focused on climate adaptation, environmental health, and sustainability, involving 98 researchers at 27 Irish institutions.

Forever Chemicals

Turning the Tide on PFAS: How Statewide AFFF Takeback Initiatives Are Redefining Environmental Protection

With mounting concerns over PFAS contamination and its long-term health risks, coordinated AFFF collection and destruction efforts in Ohio, New Hampshire, and North Carolina offer a powerful model for public safety, regulatory leadership, and environmental stewardship.

Sustainable Building

Smarter Materials, Stronger Future: Rethinking What We Build With

With mounting pressure from clients, regulators, and supply chains, construction firms are turning to sustainable materials not just for compliance—but for competitive edge.

Ecosystem Insects

USDA's Quiet Force Against Invasive Species Gains Urgency

A federal plant protection program strengthens its front-line response to growing ecological threats amid climate change and rising global trade.

Reuse of Materials

Extend, Reuse, Protect: The Power of Recommerce

Recommerce helps protect the environment by cutting waste, conserving resources, and reducing carbon emissions.

Big Tech Companies are Making Climate Change Commitments, but Are They Actually Impactful?

Big Tech Companies are Making Climate Change Commitments, but Are They Actually Impactful?

Many large companies like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are rethinking their supply chains and carbon footprints after pressure from consumers and employees to address their role in climate change. Here’s what these groups are doing, and experts’ take on their effectiveness.