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Federal Agencies Remove Longstanding Definition of “Harm” from Endangered Species Act Regulations

The final rule eliminates a decades-old regulatory definition, with federal agencies saying the change better aligns implementation of the Endangered Species Act with the law's text.

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New York Imposes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

State pauses new large-scale AI data center projects while officials develop environmental and energy standards.

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Experts Demand Water Safety Reform After NYC Legionnaires Outbreak

An expert warns cooling towers pose widespread risks as New York City faces its second major outbreak of the disease in less than a year.

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Management Buyout Positions LayerOne for PFAS Removal Commercialization

Morten Eikenes takes the helm as chief executive officer to drive advanced material solutions for global water treatment.

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Groups Urge EPA to Stop Preconstruction Rule Change

Environmental and health organizations argue a proposed rule allowing industrial polluters to build before securing permits violates the Clean Air Act.

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Yorkshire Water Expands Artificial Intelligence Asset Monitoring Program

A major UK utility is scaling up its use of AI and electrical signature analysis to protect hard-to-reach pumps and prevent pollution.

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Chemours Agrees to $450 Million PFAS Settlement

The historic federal agreement requires the chemical manufacturer to install pollution controls and fund clean drinking water in three states.

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ASHRAE Honors World Refrigeration Day Theme of Cool Intelligence

The global awareness campaign highlights how artificial intelligence and advanced controls improve refrigeration and heat pump system efficiency.



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UK Water Utilities Turn to Smart Tech to Fight Leaks

As extreme weather swings accelerate infrastructure damage, water utilities turn to advanced data analytics and automated acoustic tracking.

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EPA Launches Sustainability Resource Website for FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Fans

The new website provides tools, scientific resources and environmental guidance to support sustainability efforts, waste reduction, recycling and air quality management during FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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Genesis AEC Highlights New System Modeling Platform

The engineering platform allows equipment suppliers to demonstrate system performance, operational costs and sustainability metrics early in facility planning.

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EPA Urges Southeast to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Agency says advance planning can help protect lives, property, infrastructure and the environment as Atlantic storms approach.

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Federal Government Files Complaint Against Chemical Importer

A New York-based chemical supplier is facing legal action for allegedly importing millions of pounds of toxic materials without proper oversight.

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California Updates Pesticide Rules on Water and Worker Safety

A pair of new regulatory updates aimed at sharpening groundwater monitoring and mitigating heat-related risks for agricultural workers will take effect this summer.

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Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture at Washington Paper Mill Spills 500,000 Gallons of Corrosive Liquid

A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.

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Guide Aims to Secure Agricultural Water Supply Chains

A new step-by-step framework helps companies identify and mitigate water-related risks across global farming supply networks.

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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.

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Orange County Hazmat Emergency Highlights High-Risk Chemical Storage Hazards

An overheated methyl methacrylate storage tank in Garden Grove triggered a large-scale hazmat response and raised concerns over fire, explosion, and hazardous vapor exposure risks.

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Mid-Atlantic Beach Water Monitoring Boosted by Federal Grants

Nearly $1 million in federal funding will help Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia test coastal waters and issue public safety alerts.

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Billions Allocated to Eradicate Toxic Lead Water Pipes

The funding will go to state programs to identify and replace dangerous drinking water infrastructure nationwide.