Research and Technology


EPA Provides $2.8 Million to Support Developing Environmental Technology

EPA Provides $2.8 Million to Support Developing Environmental Technology

The funding aims to address critical challenges such as PFAS contamination and waste management.

The Next Generation of Environmental Protection Demands a New Database

The Next Generation of Environmental Protection Demands a New Database

A new adaptive database strategy is necessary to address the challenges of managing vast and varied climate and weather data.

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

Solinst Canada Launches Cloud-Based System for Water Data Management

The new platform focuses on streamlining project management for environment professionals.

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.

Encore Green Environmental Teams with Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Encore Green Environmental Teams with Texas A&M University Kingsville

Joint initiative aims to improve environmental restoration and sustainability.

Growing a Greener Tomorrow

A look at precision agriculture's impact on soil and carbon sequestration.

NSF Funding for Project Will Take Weather Knowledge, Predictions to New Heights

NSF Funding for Project Will Take Weather Knowledge, Predictions to New Heights

The NSF is providing $91.8 million for a project to build an Airborne Phased Array Radar.

How Does Environmental DNA Help Protect Biodiversity?

How Does Environmental DNA Help Protect Biodiversity?

By using eDNA sampling, data on local fauna and flora can be collected in an efficient and non-invasive manner.

Is PFAS in Plumber

Is PFAS in Plumber's Tape a Cause for Concern?

Is there a legitimate concern over PFAS used in plumber’s tape interacting with our drinking water? More research is needed, but here’s what we know.

How States Can Utilize EPA Grant to Improve Indoor Air Quality Nationwide in 2023

How States Can Utilize EPA Grant to Improve Indoor Air Quality Nationwide in 2023

Last month, the EPA announced $53M for air pollution monitoring.

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A Year in Review: EPA’s Work on PFAS

One year after the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was announced, the EPA is looking back at the progress it’s made.

Environment Benefits of Solar Panels

Environment Benefits of Solar Panels

These devices can decrease emissions, improve air quality and limit global warming.

Up to $169M Available in Brownfield Grants

Up to $169M Available in Brownfield Grants

The EPA said that applications are now open. The agency expects to give out 198 grants.

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.

Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

Planet is Warming More Rapidly than Previously Thought by Scientists

A stark warning was delivered by IPCC, who said that the Earth is finding itself in a deepening climate emergency.

While Wildfire Technology Grows in Australia, U.S. Funding for Fighting Fires Dwindles During Corona

While Wildfire Technology Grows in Australia, U.S. Funding for Fighting Fires Dwindles During Corona

This year started with a burning Australia and then a worldwide pandemic. As Australia recovers from its scorched landscape with new fire response technology, the U.S. enters into a hot summer season of high fire risk—with little wildfire funding after COVID-19.

Pushing Sustainability Forward Through a Pandemic

Pushing Sustainability Forward Through a Pandemic

Businesses have a responsibility to consider to environment--for the sake of the earth and consumers. That responsibility does not disappear during a pandemic, as climate change, resource scarcity, and many other challenges do not shelter in place along with us.

A Little Nudging Goes a Long Way When It Comes to Water Efficiency

A Little Nudging Goes a Long Way When It Comes to Water Efficiency

Water efficiency is just as much about improved technologies as it is changing consumers' behavior. One study shows how a little consumer nudge goes a long way--even on a city-wide scale.

The Visuals of Climate Change: The NYT Greenhouse Part 2

Today the New York Times hosted its second digital climate change event, The Greenhouse, to talk about climate change stories using visual elements—and how the simple technology of a photo has helped transform the climate change discussion over the last few decades.