Michigan Declares January 2026 Radon Action Month
State officials urge residents to test homes during winter heating season, when indoor radon levels are typically highest.
ACC Reports Safety and Sustainability Gains Through Responsible Care Program
New 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.
Environmental Protection Honors Innovation with 2025 New Product of the Year Awards
Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.
EPA Settles with Sherwin-Williams Subsidiary Over Hazardous Waste Violations at California Facility
Engineered Polymer Solutions will pay a $306,436 penalty and complete corrective actions after EPA found improper hazardous waste management and air emissions violations at its Commerce, California, plant.
New Upgrades Position Benchmark Gensuite for 2026 Refrigerant Compliance
Benchmark Gensuite has expanded its Refrigerant Leak Manager with automated leak-rate thresholds, updated refrigerant libraries, and integrated compliance workflows, positioning facilities for the stricter EPA refrigerant-management requirements taking effect in 2026.
EPA Begins Uranium Mine Waste Cleanup on Navajo Nation
The Environmental Protection Agency has started a yearlong project to remove and contain uranium-contaminated waste rock from the Lukachukai Mining District Superfund Site in northeastern Arizona.
Updated Lead Cleanup Guidance Aims to Accelerate Superfund and Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
New federal guidance sets stronger standards for lead cleanup at contaminated sites, aiming to protect communities and children while streamlining remediation efforts nationwide.
EPA Adds PFHxS-Na to Toxics Release Inventory, Expanding PFAS Oversight
The EPA is broadening its PFAS reporting requirements by adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate to the Toxics Release Inventory, reinforcing federal efforts to increase chemical transparency and accountability.
Experts Warn of Climate and Health Threats, Urge Coordinated Action at Harvard Event
Experts at Harvard Climate Action Week warn of escalating climate and health risks and call for coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities.
EPA, HUD Reach Settlements with Newark Housing Authority to Address Lead Hazards
The Newark Housing Authority has reached settlements with EPA and HUD to address lead paint hazards at 11 properties, requiring testing, abatement, and improved compliance to better protect thousands of residents.