Research and Technology


Nederman Hose

Nederman Showcases Exhaust Extraction System at FDIC 2026

Magna Systems technology targets diesel exhaust at the source to improve fire station air quality and protect firefighters.

Water purification plant in San Francisco Bay

Federal Strategy Targets Water Recycling for AI Infrastructure

A new national initiative aims to secure water resources for data centers and energy production through expanded industrial reuse partnerships.

Landslide on road side in India

Protecting Critical Water Infrastructure from Climate-Driven Slope Failures

As extreme weather weakens terrain, new engineering and nature-based strategies are emerging to stabilize slopes and secure vital water networks.

Black bag filled with discarded water bottles

Hanford Contractor Earns National Award for Geospatial Innovation

A regional prime contractor received the Making a Difference award for utilizing digital mapping to streamline environmental cleanup efforts.

Mixed Use Green Space

Urban Relocation Trends That Are Shaping Sustainable Living Spaces

Changing migration patterns within cities are influencing energy use, environmental impact, and the future of sustainable development.

Forest dieback on a mountain

New Portable AI Sensor System to Detect Pollutants

Researchers are developing a miniaturized monitoring device to identify environmental hazards and ecosystem stress in real time.

Waste at a construction site

Iron Bull Introduces Durable Construction Waste Hoppers

New purpose-built hoppers streamline jobsite waste management with forklift-compatible designs and versatile dumping options for various materials.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EPA Rescinds 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Shifting Emissions Rulemaking

The agency has revoked its 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding, a major shift that could impact Clean Air Act emissions standards and future environmental regulations.

Grant Funding Sign

EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants

Agency announces up to $3.2 million to support community-based environmental education projects nationwide.

4 legged Inspection Device

Autonomous Monitoring Strengthens Environmental Oversight at Northern Lights CCS Facility

Equinor is using autonomous robotic inspection at its Northern Lights CCS facility to improve COâ‚‚ monitoring and safety.

Environmental Protection Honors Innovation with 2025 New Product of the Year Awards

Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.

SmartPressure Valve

Clayton County Uses SmartPressure Pilot to Prevent Water System Shutdowns

A new pressure-monitoring pilot with Orbis Intelligent Systems is giving Clayton County Water Authority real-time visibility into network performance, helping operators stabilize pressure, prevent service disruptions and prepare for extreme weather.

Air Monitor Control Station

Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Air Emissions Take Effect in 2026

Companies must prepare to meet expanded EPA reporting obligations under the Inflation Reduction Act, with new mandatory documentation, facility-level data, and attestation audits set to begin in 2026.

Smart Grid Technology

Safety Concerns Grow Over Battery Storage Projects

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.

AI and Human Handshake

The High Price of Politeness: Why Saying 'Please' to ChatGPT Costs Millions

In a world racing toward automation, it turns out that good manners come at a price — a steep one.

EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Small Businesses for Environmental Tech Development

EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Small Businesses for Environmental Tech Development

The EPA will provide small businesses with $2.4 million to support the development of innovative technologies addressing environmental challenges.

EPA Provides $2.8 Million to Support Developing Environmental Technology

EPA Provides $2.8 Million to Support Developing Environmental Technology

The funding aims to address critical challenges such as PFAS contamination and waste management.

The Next Generation of Environmental Protection Demands a New Database

The Next Generation of Environmental Protection Demands a New Database

A new adaptive database strategy is necessary to address the challenges of managing vast and varied climate and weather data.

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

The new platform focuses on streamlining project management for environment professionals.

EPA Awards Over $2.1 Million for Small Business Research Funding

EPA Awards Over $2.1 Million for Small Business Research Funding

Twenty-two small businesses will each receive $100,000 to develop new environmental technology.