Nature-based solutions use ecosystem services to tackle environmental challenges, offering a sustainable path to resilience and biodiversity.
The funding aims to conserve private forestlands, strengthen rural economies, protect ecosystems and enhance public access.
The funding aims to address critical challenges such as PFAS contamination and waste management.
The EPA has introduced stricter standards for lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities to protect children's health, particularly in vulnerable communities.
Experts urge moving away from short-term “fixes” that only worsen the lake’s condition over time, instead advocating for a holistic, science-based strategy that tackles the underlying causes of lake health to revitalize the entire ecosystem.
Master the essential tips for safely storing hazardous materials to protect your space and avoid costly accidents.
The grants aim to help communities in the Mid-Atlantic region tackle environmental justice challenges.
The EPA's latest data shows a continued decline in greenhouse gas emissions from large industrial sources, particularly power plants.
The USDA Forest Service is partnering with state agencies to plug orphaned oil and gas wells on federal lands, aiming to reduce methane emissions and environmental hazards.
Scaling up the production of biodegradable materials faces challenges but increased collaboration, research and consumer education offer potential solutions for overcoming these hurdles.
The EPA proposes adding over 100 PFAS chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance public reporting and pollution prevention efforts.
EPA teams focus on water infrastructure, debris removal and hazardous materials management.
Consumers' growing demand for sustainability is pushing the plastic packaging industry to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce environmental harm and waste.
AI enhances environmental monitoring and protection by analyzing vast image data to predict and respond to environmental challenges, though its energy demands pose ecological risks.
Strengthening energy grids to withstand natural disasters is crucial as climate change intensifies extreme weather, leading to more frequent and prolonged power outages, and the aging infrastructure struggles to keep pace with rising energy demands.
The funds will support forest restoration and biomass technologies through the California Wildfire Innovation Fund.
Despite long-term improvements in air quality, recent increases in certain pollutants necessitate continued efforts to safeguard public health.
Recent advancements in carbon capture technology and natural carbon sinks highlight the ongoing efforts and challenges in meeting global emissions reduction targets, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches and continued research.
While renewable energy technologies are key in combating climate change, their manufacturing processes must avoid environmental degradation, highlighting the crucial role of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) in mitigating pollution in solar, wind, electric vehicle (EV), and hydrogen production.
This fuel waiver aims to mitigate shortages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.