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Biotech and pharma facilities face some of the toughest environmental compliance challenges - hazardous waste to emissions, lab safety, and audits. Here’s what makes compliance harder in life sciences and how to manage the risk.
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Environmental Compliance Challenges in Biotech & Pharma Facilities -- Environmental Protection
Biotech and pharma facilities face complex environmental compliance challenges involving hazardous waste, emissions, lab safety, and regulatory audits. Learn the risks and best practices.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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The EPA is targeting a major reduction in animal testing as it modernizes chemical safety evaluations.

Here’s what the shift could mean for industry and environmental health:
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EPA Targets Major Reduction in Animal Testing -- Environmental Protection
The agency will significantly reduce mammalian animal testing in chemical safety evaluations and expand the use of alternative scientific methods.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Getting water innovations from concept to adoption isn’t easy. A new open-access guide maps the ecosystem—showing how utilities, regulators, funders, and innovators connect to make progress happen.

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New Water Innovation Guide Maps Path from Concept to Adoption -- Environmental Protection
The open-access resource outlines how utilities, regulators, and funders support innovation—offering lessons for U.S. water systems.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Rising energy costs, same usage? Facilities can still save—here’s what to know: eponline.com/articles/202...

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Managing Energy Costs in Facilities -- Environmental Protection
Small shifts in usage can have a big impact.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Even when total electricity use looks stable, hidden factors can push facility energy costs higher. Learn practical strategies for managing energy use and reducing charges without compromising cooling or operations: eponline.com/articles/202...

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Managing Energy Costs in Facilities -- Environmental Protection
Small shifts in usage can have a big impact.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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EPA has launched a soil sampling program in areas affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to help validate cleanup efforts and strengthen future response practices.
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EPA Launches Soil Sampling Program to Validate L.A. Wildfire Cleanup -- Environmental Protection
EPA will collect soil samples in Los Angeles fire-affected areas to confirm cleanup effectiveness, focusing on lead contamination, with results expected by spring 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Climate change is reshaping jobsite hazards and current construction safety standards aren’t keeping pace. Time for a rethink on worker protections. eponline.com/articles/202...
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Why Construction Standards Must Catch Up to a Changing Climate -- Environmental Protection
Many 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.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Moving to a new city? Don’t overlook water quality. Understanding local water sources, treatment, and testing data can help protect long-term health and peace of mind.
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Water Quality Considerations When Moving to a New City -- Environmental Protection
Differences in water sources, treatment methods, and infrastructure can affect household habits, conservation efforts, and long-term sustainability after a move.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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DOD Technologies has launched DOD Labs, a new division focused on EPA-approved analytical testing for PFAS in water, soil, and other environmental samples.

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DOD Technologies Launches PFAS Testing Division -- Environmental Protection
New DOD Labs unit will provide EPA-approved analytical testing for PFAS in water, soil, and other environmental samples.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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As more organizations use AI to support ESG reporting, uncritical reliance on automation can introduce errors and undermine credibility. This article explores why layered human verification remains essential.

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ESG Reporting, AI, and the Risk of Trusting Automation Too Much -- Environmental Protection
As companies rely more heavily on AI for sustainability reporting, experts warn that unchecked automation can introduce errors, undermine credibility, and increase disclosure risk.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Michigan has declared January 2026 as Radon Action Month, encouraging residents to test their homes during winter, when indoor radon levels are typically highest. Testing is the only way to detect elevated radon levels.

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Michigan Declares January 2026 Radon Action Month -- Environmental Protection
State officials urge residents to test homes during winter heating season, when indoor radon levels are typically highest.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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EPA has delayed stricter wastewater standards for coal-fired power plants by five years, allowing continued discharges of toxic pollutants into U.S. waterways used for drinking water.
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EPA Delays Coal Plant Wastewater Rule, Allowing Continued Toxic Discharges -- Environmental Protection
The 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 ...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Environmental Protection has announced the 2025 New Product of the Year Awards, recognizing innovations that support environmental protection, compliance, and safer workplaces across industries.

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Environmental Protection Honors Innovation with 2025 New Product of the Year Awards -- Environmental Protection
Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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A new Siemens study finds that energy efficiency in buildings is now the top infrastructure priority for organizations worldwide as companies invest in decarbonization, smart building tech, and electrification.
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Energy Efficiency Tops Building Infrastructure Priorities, Siemens Study Finds -- Environmental Protection
A 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 b...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Researchers have identified key catalyst designs that make on-demand ozone generation a viable, greener alternative to chlorine disinfection — a step toward a more sustainable water treatment.

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Researchers Advance Greener Alternative to Chlorine Disinfection -- Environmental Protection
University of Pittsburgh, Drexel, and Brookhaven scientists have identified key catalyst design principles that enable safer, more stable ozone generation through water electrolysis—paving the way for...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Thinking about moving to a fast-growing city? 🌆 Don’t overlook the environmental risks.
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Environmental Risks to Consider Before Relocating to Fast-Growing Cities -- Environmental Protection
Rapidly expanding cities offer opportunity, but growth often brings hidden environmental challenges. Before relocating, evaluate water quality, waste management, air pollution, heat risks, and natural...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🌿 A crocodile conservation zoo in Oxfordshire is using a bespoke wastewater treatment system to manage complex flows and meet strict environmental standards — blending engineering with wildlife protection.

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Custom HiPAF System Enhances Zoo’s Wastewater Treatment -- Environmental Protection
A custom-designed WCSEE HiPAF system is helping an Oxfordshire reptile zoo manage fluctuating wastewater loads from animal habitats and visitor facilities while meeting strict environmental discharge ...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🚨 EPA has fined major grocery chains for selling unregistered disinfectants in three states, citing risks from products that weren’t properly tested or labeled. All items have been pulled from shelves.

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EPA Fines Grocery Chains for Selling Illegal Disinfectants in Three States -- Environmental Protection
Federal inspectors say El Super and Smart & Final stores sold unregistered disinfectant products containing hazardous ingredients, leading to a $472,369 settlement and the removal of all affected prod...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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🌊 A UK team has built the world’s first underwater seagrass-seed harvester — a precision-engineered machine that collects seedpods up to 100× faster than manual methods. A major boost for global ocean restoration.

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Precision Engineering Helps Power World's First Underwater Seagrass Harvester -- Environmental Protection
Accu, Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass have developed a towable underwater harvester designed to accelerate global seagrass restoration, using marine-grade fasteners capable of withstanding harsh ...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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New federal support is coming to replace dangerous lead pipes. The EPA is committing $3B to help states locate and remove lead service lines — a major step toward safer drinking water and healthier communities. 💧
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New Federal Funding Will Provide $3 Billion to Help States Replace Lead Pipes -- Environmental Protection
The EPA is directing new federal investments, updated lead service line data, and a national inventory dashboard to help states replace lead pipes faster, strengthen accountability, and protect childr...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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🔔 Last Call for Entries: 2025 EP New Product of the Year Awards!

Don’t miss your chance to shine in the EP New Product of the Year competition.

Submit your innovative solutions

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New Product of the Year - Entry Form -- Environmental Protection
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October 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🚗🔋 New partnership alert: Integral Consulting Inc. + Verdi Technology Inc. team up to boost chemical risk & safety management across the EV supply chain — merging deep science with data analytics to support lithium-battery operations. ➡️ eponline.com/articles/202...
Integral and Verdi Partner to Strengthen Chemical Risk and Safety Management in the EV Supply Chain -- Environmental Protection
A new partnership between Integral Consulting and Verdi Technology integrates scientific expertise with advanced data analytics to help EV and battery manufacturers improve chemical safety, compliance...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Smarter leak detection = stronger drought resilience. Utilities are using AI-powered systems to slash water losses and protect supplies.
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Smart Leak Detection Builds Drought Resilience Worldwide -- Environmental Protection
As droughts grow more severe, utilities are using AI-driven leak detection and service-led models to conserve water, improve efficiency, and strengthen long-term climate resilience.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM