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Environmental Impacts of Building a New Home

Environmental Impacts of Building a New Home

There are choices you can make to help your construction be more sustainable.

EPA Adds Five New Sites to Superfund National Priorities List

EPA Adds Five New Sites to Superfund National Priorities List

The agency is also proposing adding two additional sites.

EPA Moves to Classify Two PFAS as "Hazardous Substances"

EPA Moves to Classify Two PFAS as "Hazardous Substances"

These two types of PFAS can be found in fire-fighting foams and applications as well as polishes and other items.

Inflation Reduction Act Invests in the Environment

Inflation Reduction Act Invests in the Environment

The act, signed in August by President Joe Biden, will invest $369 billion in the environment.

California on Road to Zero-Emission Vehicle Future

California on Road to Zero-Emission Vehicle Future

A new rule will reduce pollution by limiting the sale of non-zero-emission cars.

Portion of Delaware Site Deleted from Contaminated Site List

Portion of Delaware Site Deleted from Contaminated Site List

EPA “completed” a portion of the cleanup at the landfill.

New Study Shows Arctic Warming Nearly Four Times Faster Than Rest of World

New Study Shows Arctic Warming Nearly Four Times Faster Than Rest of World

The study looked at warming from 1979 to 2021.

Agencies Publish New Tool that Measures Environmental Impact on Community Health

Agencies Publish New Tool that Measures Environmental Impact on Community Health

The Environmental Justice Index (EJI) was published in August.



Why Going Green Has Become So Important To The Environment

Why Going Green Has Become So Important To The Environment

Changes we make can have a positive influence on the environment.

An Introduction to Global Water Wastage

An Introduction to Global Water Wastage

The globe's use of water has an impact on the environment.

Coral Cover of Great Barrier Reef Improving in Some Areas

Coral Cover of Great Barrier Reef Improving in Some Areas

The northern and central areas have increased in coral cover since 2021.

Understanding How Supply Chains Can be Made More Eco-Friendly

Understanding How Supply Chains Can be Made More Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly supply chains are good for the environment and your company's wallet.

4 Environmentally Conscious Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff

Four Environmentally Conscious Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff

Stormwater can lead to stream bank erosion, loss of flood control and health implications.

Monarch Butterfly Species Added to Endangered Species List

Monarch Butterfly Species Added to Endangered Species List

Climate change and change in habitants have led to a decrease in butterflies.

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

An introduction to sustainability within the car industry.

Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

Alleged Clean Water Act Violations: Idaho and Missouri Companies Agree to Pay Penalty

The Missouri company will pay $210,000 and the Idaho company will pay $222,400.

How Much Do We Waste?

How Much Do We Waste? A Data-Driven Guide to Waste and Landfills

Although the amount of waste on our planet is estimated to increase, there are steps we can take now to change that.

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

$375M Allotted for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Initiatives

The EPA and the Biden Administration are seeking feedback on these programs.

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

The standard was revised last November.

EPA Announces Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Buildings

EPA Announces Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Buildings

These buildings reduce millions of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year.