Environment
Releases published in the last 30 days. 
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- Stone Product Manufacturer Faces Costly OSHA Penalty for Allegedly Exposing Workers to Respirable Crystalline Silica
- 6/30/2025 8:39:58 AM
- Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that a follow-up inspection found a stone product manufacturer in Georgia had failed to administer hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs identified previously on an April 2024 safety and health inspection.
- Why Arsenic Matters After an Urban Wildfire
- 6/26/2025 1:10:06 PM
- As Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires grow in frequency and intensity across the western United States, environmental experts are increasing their education to the public about an often-overlooked danger: arsenic contamination.
- Governments with clear net-zero policies capitalize on global business investment, new report finds
- 6/26/2025 9:47:34 AM
- • 94% of business leaders say supportive transition policies are critical factors when making investment decisions, a major survey of leading businesses reports • 96% of business leaders believe governments should stay committed to achieving net zero emissions • Governments upholding strong climate commitments are unlocking the full dividend of business-led …
- GaeaStar Expands to 200+ Locations as Demand Grows for Premium, Plastic-Free Packaging
- 6/25/2025 6:12:55 PM
- Now in 200+ locations, GaeaStar’s clay cups redefine the to-go experience with sustainable design and premium feel Over the past year, GaeaStar has built a network of 25 trusted partners, including coffee shops, hotels and corporate brands Advancements in manufacturing has allowed GaeaStar to lower prices while paving the way for expansion into food, pharma and …
- From the Amazon to Belém: the fight for climate justice must end corporate impunity
- 6/25/2025 12:40:19 PM
- The following is an opinion piece written by Pablo Fajardo, the Union of People Affected by Texaco-now Chevron / Friends of the Earth Ecuador As climate negotiators gather in Bonn, Germany, and later this year in Belém, Brazil for the COP30 and Peoples’ Summit, one truth remains glaringly absent from the official discussions: the climate crisis is not just a political …
- Making Progress on Food Waste Right Now: Highlights from Day Two of the 2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
- 6/25/2025 12:37:02 PM
- And just like that, day two of the 2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit is in the books. While we’re still digesting all of the insights and information that’s been shared (as well as the delicious food), it’s clear that a few key themes are emerging: • The time to act is now: “Other sustainability issues might be slowing down, food waste is not.
- Proposed Changes Threaten the Effectiveness of the EU Deforestation Regulation
- 6/25/2025 12:30:59 PM
- Earlier this year, the European Commission announced measures to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to be enforced from 30 December 2025.
- Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia
- 6/25/2025 11:57:25 AM
- On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in localized areas.
- CLC and C40 Cities sign MoU to advance people-centred, climate-resilient urban futures
- 6/25/2025 11:01:26 AM
- The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore (CLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration through areas such as joint research and conferences to advance urban sustainability and resilience efforts in cities globally.
- Living sustainably to be theme for new Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science, Mark Miodownik
- 6/25/2025 10:53:56 AM
- Transforming our understanding of how we make, use, reuse and recycle products will be the mission for Professor Mark Miodownik, who has been appointed the new Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science.
- NSF invests $25.5M in research to drive new U.S. manufacturing technologies and talent pipelines
- 6/25/2025 8:55:41 AM
- The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of U.S.
- Biomass satellite returns striking first images of forests and more
- 6/24/2025 3:26:38 PM
- At the Living Planet Symposium, ESA revealed the first stunning images from its groundbreaking Biomass satellite mission – marking a major leap forward in our ability to understand how Earth’s forests are changing and exactly how they contribute to the global carbon cycle.
- Detroit Announces Finalists for $3 Million Global Challenge to Innovate Eastern Market
- 6/24/2025 10:36:22 AM
- Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF)​, alongside Detroit’s Mayor Mike Duggan, announced four finalists ​for the $3 million​ Sustainable Cities Challenge, focused on transforming urban freight movement in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Developed in collaboration with the City of Detroit, Challenge Works and the World Resources Institute, the Challenge supports …
- Celebrating 3 years of zero waste to landfill
- 6/24/2025 9:01:57 AM
- At the LEGO Group, we are committed to minimising our impact on the environment. That means continuing to reduce the impact of LEGO® production and our use of resources.
- Cyclists, pedestrians in daily danger at intersections, CAA study finds
- 6/24/2025 7:24:58 AM
- Pedestrians and cyclists face life-threatening near misses in Canadian intersections every day, according to a groundbreaking new CAA study that sheds light on areas for improvement. The study used cameras and AI to monitor and analyze intersections across Canada in real time, recording on average more than one potentially fatal near-miss per day per intersection. In the …
- EPA Awards $1.5 Million in Brownfield Grants in Puerto Rico to Assess and Clean Up Neighborhoods
- 6/23/2025 1:11:24 PM
- Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that three recipients in Puerto Rico had been selected to receive $1.5 million in Brownfields grants to assess, clean up, and revitalize local lands.
- Discovery’s Shark Week Returns Sunday, July 20 at 8PM Et/Pt with Action-Packed, Must-See Nightly Programming
- 6/23/2025 11:29:24 AM
- View more Shark Week Images: HERE From an unprecedented underwater dance competition to pulse-pounding recreations of terrifying shark attacks, Discovery’s Shark Week delivers epic footage and groundbreaking scientific discoveries during the iconic annual programming event, beginning Sunday, July 20 at 8PM ET/PT. The week-long celebration of the ocean’s apex predator – …
- Unlocking Zero-Emission Vehicle Adoption: How Innovative Leasing Models Can Drive Market Creation
- 6/23/2025 9:52:58 AM
- The Global Transport emissions must fall by 25% before 2030 to stay aligned with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario. While businesses are making bold investments, signaling that the transition is possible and full of opportunity, complex barriers remain that hinder the needed speed and scale of the transition; such as unclear transition roadmaps and lack of supportive …
- Mango Advances in Sustainability with Circulose Partnership to Boost Textile Circularity
- 6/20/2025 12:54:20 PM
- • Mango becomes the first brand to commit with Swedish circular material company Circulose, since its restart, to integrate the next generation material made from recycled textiles into its production chain.
- East Lothian community revives woodland ecosystem with help from Loganair’s GreenSkies fund
- 6/20/2025 12:24:22 PM
- Gifford Community Woodland has received £3,180 to plant 420 native trees in a part of the woodland devastated by ash dieback, a crucial step in restoring the biodiversity and long-term health of the forest.