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Urban Growth Fuels Rise in Construction Pollution Risks

From fine particulate emissions to noise and vibration, unchecked construction activity in expanding cities poses growing environmental and health threats.

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Federal Agencies Launch Seasonal Campaign Ahead of Heightened Wildfire Activity

With smoke risks increasing nationwide, officials are equipping households, schools, and workplaces with actionable strategies to safeguard health during wildfire season.

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EPA Says Stepan Co. Fined $1.1M Over Misbranded Disinfectant Sales

Federal officials say more than 300 sales of a disinfectant wipe product violated labeling requirements designed to ensure public safety and product effectiveness.

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Indoor Air Quality a Key Focus in Industrial Hygiene and Worker Health

Indoor air quality is gaining recognition as a critical element of industrial hygiene, essential for protecting worker health and safety in enclosed environments.

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Startup Faces Scrutiny Over Sulfur Dioxide Balloons

EPA investigates controversial startup for unauthorized sulfur dioxide releases in climate cooling scheme.

Indiana Auto Parts Distributor Will Pay $7.4 Million for Clean Air Act Violations

Indiana Auto Parts Distributor Will Pay $7.4 Million for Clean Air Act Violations

Meyer Distributing will pay $7.4 million and fund a $1.2 million clean air project after selling illegal emissions defeat devices.

EPA, DOE Allocate $850M to Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Sector

EPA, DOE Allocate $850M to Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Sector

The EPA and DOE are investing $850 million to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector through advanced technologies and community-focused initiatives.

EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards to Mitigate Lead Paint Dust Exposure

EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards to Mitigate Lead Paint Dust Exposure

The EPA has introduced stricter standards for lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities to protect children's health, particularly in vulnerable communities.



EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for Four States After Refinery Shutdown

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for Four States After Refinery Shutdown

This fuel waiver aims to mitigate shortages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.

The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) significantly reduces emissions and environmental impact by lowering sulfur content and enabling advanced emission control technologies.

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA announces $9 million in grants for tribes and territories to reduce diesel emissions, aiming to improve public health and support local economies.

EPA Allocates Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Fund Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

The Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program supports efforts to replace vehicles with zero-emiession alternatives.

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

Companies verified by third-party auditors reported a 7.5 percent annual drop in emissions.

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

The EPA was instrumental in launching the Global Methane Initiative in 2004.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-time monitoring and SMART building technologies can significantly reduce energy consumption and help the U.S. meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets.

EPA Awards Nearly $11 Million in Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Funding

EPA Awards Nearly $11 Million in Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Funding

The nine selected grant applicants will spearhead a wide range of projects combatting the adverse health effects of recent wildfires in the Western United States.

Managing Scope 2 Emissions:  Burden or Opportunity?

Managing Scope 2 Emissions: Burden or Opportunity?

With the right approach, solutions that reduce emissions can also result in improved performance, increased productivity and reduced costs overall.

EPA Stresses Home Radon Testing for Lung Cancer Prevention

EPA Stresses Home Radon Testing for Lung Cancer Prevention

There’s no better time than National Radon Action Month to test for the dangerous gas.

Louisiana Receives EPA Approval for Underground Carbon Storage Projects

Louisiana Receives EPA Approval for Underground Carbon Storage Projects

The EPA has authorized the state to take this step in boosting its environmental approach.

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.

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