Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 10, 2025
University of Pittsburgh, Drexel, and Brookhaven scientists have identified key catalyst design principles that enable safer, more stable ozone generation through water electrolysis—paving the way for cleaner, chlorine-free disinfection in hospitals and water treatment systems.
- By Brandie Jefferson
- December 09, 2025
Rapidly expanding cities offer opportunity, but growth often brings hidden environmental challenges. Before relocating, evaluate water quality, waste management, air pollution, heat risks, and natural disasters to protect your long-term health and comfort.
- By Megan Johnson
- December 08, 2025
A custom-designed WCSEE HiPAF system is helping an Oxfordshire reptile zoo manage fluctuating wastewater loads from animal habitats and visitor facilities while meeting strict environmental discharge standards.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 05, 2025
Federal inspectors say El Super and Smart & Final stores sold unregistered disinfectant products containing hazardous ingredients, leading to a $472,369 settlement and the removal of all affected products from store shelves.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 04, 2025
Accu, Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass have developed a towable underwater harvester designed to accelerate global seagrass restoration, using marine-grade fasteners capable of withstanding harsh ocean conditions.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 03, 2025
The EPA is directing new federal investments, updated lead service line data, and a national inventory dashboard to help states replace lead pipes faster, strengthen accountability, and protect children from lead contamination.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 02, 2025
Federal regulators issue a penalty after uncovering widespread renovation violations, failures to follow lead-safe practices, and serious risks to families in older homes.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- December 01, 2025
Engineered Polymer Solutions will pay a $306,436 penalty and complete corrective actions after EPA found improper hazardous waste management and air emissions violations at its Commerce, California, plant.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 26, 2025
With internal water leaks now the leading cause of commercial property damage—and insurance deductibles reaching six figures—building owners are turning to next-generation WLD technology that eliminates false alarms, extends battery life, and delivers reliable whole-building coverage.
- By Earl Browning
- November 25, 2025
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has approved a broad set of regulations and State Implementation Plan updates designed to reduce ozone-forming emissions from upstream oil and gas operations, expand leak detection requirements, and strengthen controls across several high-polluting sectors.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 24, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has opened new funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to support major drinking water and wastewater upgrades nationwide, while approving five additional loans for critical infrastructure projects.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 20, 2025
East Tennessee State University and Virginia Tech are partnering on a $3.7 million NIH-funded trial to evaluate whether low-cost countertop filters can reduce waterborne illnesses among rural Appalachian households that rely on unregulated private wells and springs.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 19, 2025
Benchmark Gensuite has expanded its Refrigerant Leak Manager with automated leak-rate thresholds, updated refrigerant libraries, and integrated compliance workflows, positioning facilities for the stricter EPA refrigerant-management requirements taking effect in 2026.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 18, 2025
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.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 17, 2025
The agency’s plan would exempt low-concentration PFAS, imported articles and certain by-products while preserving data collection on long-term chemical risks.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 14, 2025
A new digital resource, the Water Innovation Strategy Ecosystem Guide, helps innovators navigate and connect across the UK and Ireland’s water sector, promoting cross-sector collaboration and sustainable progress.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 13, 2025
As global warming accelerates, erosion and water challenges are intensifying across coastlines and inland regions. Governments and scientists must collaborate on adaptive policies and sustainable land use to protect communities, conserve resources, and strengthen climate resilience.
- By Jane Marsh
- November 12, 2025
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Kevin Cramer are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to end key portions of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, citing risks to environmental transparency, compliance tracking, and workplace safety oversight.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- November 07, 2025
The logistics industry is rapidly transitioning toward electric fleets as sustainability becomes a business imperative. Lower emissions, reduced fuel costs, and data-driven efficiency are redefining how companies move goods and manage long-term growth.
- By Jordan Brooks
- November 06, 2025