Environmental Health and Safety


EPA Announces $40 Million in Environmental Justice Funding for Mid-Atlantic

EPA Announces $40 Million in Environmental Justice Funding for Mid-Atlantic

The grants aim to help communities in the Mid-Atlantic region tackle environmental justice challenges.

AI-Backed Imagery Analytics for Environmental Purposes

AI-Backed Imagery Analytics for Environmental Purposes

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.

Marathon Oil Settles for $241.5 Million to Reduce Harmful Emissions

Marathon Oil Settles for $241.5 Million to Reduce Harmful Emissions

The Clean Air Act penalty aims to cut pollution in North Dakota.

Terracon Enhances Environmental Services with Recent Acquisition of SAGE Environmental

Terracon Enhances Environmental Services with Recent Acquisition of SAGE Environmental

This is Terracon’s second acquisition of 2024 and its 22nd acquisition since 2017.

DOL Allocates Additional $2.9 Million for Recovery Efforts in Northern California Wildfires

DOL Allocates Additional $2.9 Million for Recovery Efforts in Northern California Wildfires

The total support for the cleanup and recovery effort has now reached nearly $6 million.

China Clean Expo 2024 Set to Address Environmental Challenges

China Clean Expo 2024 Set to Address Environmental Challenges

The four-day event unites industry professionals from around the world.

EPA Adds Engineering Support to Water Technical Assistance Program

EPA Adds Engineering Support to Water Technical Assistance Program

The initiative aims to provide increased access to disadvantaged communities.

EPA Updates Equity Action Plan with New Commitments for 2023

EPA Updates Equity Action Plan with New Commitments for 2023

The updated plan introduces eight strategies to address marginalized communities.



DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

The deadline to submit applications is June 28, 2024.

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.

EPA Grants $3 Million to Improve Air and Groundwater in Yakima Valley, Washington

EPA Grants $3 Million to Improve Air and Groundwater in Yakima Valley, Washington

The agency will fund new projects at the Washington State Department of Health and the University of Washington.

EPA Launches Inaugural National Environmental Youth Advisory Council

EPA Launches Inaugural National Environmental Youth Advisory Council

The committee exclusively includes members between the ages of 16 and 29.

How Digital Technology Transforms Environmental Protection

How Digital Technology Transforms Environmental Protection

Innovative technologies are playing a crucial role in transforming environmental protection and sustainability efforts.

Indoor Air Quality Amid Wildfires: The Imperative of Real-time Monitoring

Indoor Air Quality Amid Wildfires: The Imperative of Real-time Monitoring

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, it’s time to reconsider how to handle indoor air quality.

Joint Task Force Releases Guide to Prepare Communities for Future Pandemics

Joint Task Force Releases Guide to Prepare Communities for Future Pandemics

The project was a collaboration between the International Code Council and the National Environmental Health Association.

EPA Reaches 75 Percent Completion in Phase 1 of Maui Cleanup Efforts

EPA Reaches 75 Percent Completion in Phase 1 of Maui Cleanup Efforts

This first phase centers on the removal of hazardous materials.

USDA Commits $1 Billion to Enhance Urban Green Spaces for Public Health and Safety

USDA Commits $1 Billion to Enhance Urban Green Spaces for Public Health and Safety

Grants focus on improving access to nature in some of the nation's most populated communities.

EPA Announces $3.6 Million in Available Environmental Education Grants

EPA Announces $3.6 Million in Available Environmental Education Grants

The agency seeks applicants for the funds, which will go to local environmental projects.

EPA Calls for Nominations to its Local Government Advisory Committee

EPA Calls for Nominations to its Local Government Advisory Committee

Officials will advise on environmental justice, climate change and public health protection.

Sustainable Construction Practices

Sustainable Construction Practices

Balancing environmental responsibility and project success