The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.2 million in research grants to Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University to investigate PFAS contamination in agriculture. These studies will focus on understanding how PFAS chemicals accumulate in crops and livestock and explore innovative strategies for reducing exposure, ensuring the sustainability and health of farming communities nationwide.
Amid a contentious debate over the location of Miami-Dade County’s new garbage incinerator, David Martin, a prominent Miami developer and CEO of Terra development firm, has introduced a new …
Researchers at the University of Toronto are making significant strides in sustainable energy using artificial intelligence (AI) . Their groundbreaking work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of …
RMI and Third Derivative have announced the launch of the Industrial Innovation Cohorts initiative, a project designed to address some of the most significant carbon pollution challenges in the …
A recent opinion from the Northern District of Illinois may signal an uphill battle for plaintiffs seeking to challenge beverage labeling based on the alleged presence of microplastics. The case, …
In a significant disruption to North American trade, Canada’s two largest rail freight operators , Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), have locked out 9,300 …
Two of Canada’s largest rail companies, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are bracing for a nationwide work stoppage that could take effect on August 22, 2024. …
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey took a significant step in addressing the health risks posed to firefighters by toxic chemicals, signing into law a bill that will phase out the use of PFAS …
Nanoplastics, minute plastic particles ranging from 1 to 1,000 nanometers in size, are emerging as a significant environmental and health concern. To put their size in perspective, these particles …
Landfills in the United States have long been recognized as significant sources of pollution, contributing to various environmental and public health issues. Recent research has uncovered a …
Sterilis Solutions, a company at the forefront of on-site medical waste treatment, has joined forces with Polycarbin, a front-runner in circular economy solutions for laboratory plastics. This …
3M, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, and Chemours are among a group of chemical manufacturers that won a significant case regarding PFAS contamination as a federal court in Ohio rejected a previous ruling …