News from the environmental industry via the Environmental Protection Industry site.
- Environmental Compliance Challenges in Biotech & Pharma Facilities Biotech and pharma facilities face complex environmental compliance challenges involving hazardous waste, emissions, lab safety, and regulatory audits. Learn the risks and best practices.
- EPA Advances Proposed Revisions to State Air Quality Plans Proposed updates under the Clean Air Act would affect how state air quality plans addressing ozone pollution are reviewed and implemented.
- EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education GrantsAgency announces up to $3.2 million to support community-based environmental education projects nationwide.
- EPA Targets Major Reduction in Animal TestingThe agency will significantly reduce mammalian animal testing in chemical safety evaluations and expand the use of alternative scientific methods.
- New Water Innovation Guide Maps Path from Concept to AdoptionThe open-access resource outlines how utilities, regulators, and funders support innovation—offering lessons for U.S. water systems.
- Managing Energy Costs in FacilitiesSmall shifts in usage can have a big impact.
- How Scientists Are Trying to Destroy Forever ChemicalsResearchers are exploring emerging methods to break down PFAS and other “forever chemicals,” aiming to reduce long-term environmental and health risks.
- EPA Launches Soil Sampling Program to Validate L.A. Wildfire CleanupEPA will collect soil samples in Los Angeles fire-affected areas to confirm cleanup effectiveness, focusing on lead contamination, with results expected by spring 2026.
- Why Construction Standards Must Catch Up to a Changing ClimateMany building and infrastructure codes still rely on historical climate data, even as storms, heat, and flooding intensify—creating growing risks for communities, economies, and resilience planning.
- Autonomous Monitoring Strengthens Environmental Oversight at Northern Lights CCS FacilityEquinor is using autonomous robotic inspection at its Northern Lights CCS facility to improve CO₂ monitoring and safety.
- Water Quality Considerations When Moving to a New CityDifferences in water sources, treatment methods, and infrastructure can affect household habits, conservation efforts, and long-term sustainability after a move.
- DOD Technologies Launches PFAS Testing DivisionNew DOD Labs unit will provide EPA-approved analytical testing for PFAS in water, soil, and other environmental samples.
- ESG Reporting, AI, and the Risk of Trusting Automation Too MuchAs companies rely more heavily on AI for sustainability reporting, experts warn that unchecked automation can introduce errors, undermine credibility, and increase disclosure risk.
- Michigan Declares January 2026 Radon Action MonthState officials urge residents to test homes during winter heating season, when indoor radon levels are typically highest.
- EPA Delays Coal Plant Wastewater Rule, Allowing Continued Toxic DischargesThe agency’s five-year delay of stricter wastewater standards for coal-fired power plants will allow ongoing releases of arsenic, mercury and other pollutants into U.S. waterways that supply drinking water.
- EPA Inspector General Flags Oversight Gaps in Federal Grant SpendingA new audit highlights weaknesses in monitoring and documentation practices tied to large federal environmental grants, underscoring the importance of accountability as funding programs expand.
- ACC Reports Safety and Sustainability Gains Through Responsible Care ProgramNew Responsible Care performance data from the American Chemistry Council shows measurable reductions in emissions and energy intensity, highlighting continued progress in safety, transparency, and environmental stewardship across the U.S. chemical industry.
- EPA, Mexico Advance Agreement to Address Tijuana River Sewage PollutionNew bilateral agreement outlines infrastructure, monitoring, and planning steps to reduce cross-border wastewater impacts.
- CSU Dominguez Hills Improves Restroom Maintenance and EfficiencyFacilities leaders cite consistency, safety, and sustainability as drivers behind campus-wide plumbing standardization.
- Energy Efficiency Tops Building Infrastructure Priorities, Siemens Study FindsA 2025 Siemens study finds energy efficiency has become the leading infrastructure priority for organizations, driven by decarbonization goals, smart building investment and the push toward net-zero buildings.
- Reducing the Environmental Risks of Power Transformers Through Modern TechnologyAdvances in transformer design, monitoring and materials are helping utilities reduce oil leaks, minimize environmental impact and improve the sustainability of power distribution systems.