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This incident, the second major PFAS spill in two months, underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the Department of Defense in managing and remediating hazardous substances from legacy systems.

A surge of medical waste, including syringes and feminine hygiene products, has forced widespread beach closures from Delaware to Virginia, sparking a major response from over 60 state and federal agencies.

A hidden menace is silently infiltrating our groundwater, posing challenges for water management professionals and treatment facilities. Recent research has uncovered a steady increase in a persistent "forever chemical" that could reshape the landscape of water treatment and environmental monitoring.

The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions through advanced GHG emissions monitoring, sustainable investment products, and energy efficiency upgrades while fostering a culture of sustainability among its employees.

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, a longtime leader in recycling technologies, has teamed up with environmental startup everwave to launch SortX, the world’s first mobile sorting container. This innovative system, debuting in September 2024, aims to tackle plastic pollution directly at its source by bringing sorting capabilities to remote river cleanup sites.

Eskom has achieved a milestone in its Masibambisane Air Quality Offset (AQO) project, aimed at reducing harmful indoor emissions and improving the quality of life for low-income households near its Mpumalanga power stations.

Food waste continues to be a pressing global issue, contributing to 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Food waste is a significant environmental burden in the US alone, with an estimated …

This funding will support the development of the world’s first carbon-negative ammonia production facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, utilizing advanced carbon capture and sequestration technology.

As Miami's commuters grapple with ever-increasing traffic, an innovative startup is planning to chart a new course through the city's waterways. E-LIXR aims to revolutionize urban transportation with its electric-powered water taxi service, offering a sustainable and scenic alternative to gridlocked streets.

As clean drinking water continues to be a global challenge, Xatoms is introducing a novel solution: purifying water with light. The company’s advanced photocatalysts—minute, powder-like materials—are engineered to break down harmful contaminants like bacteria and pesticides. When exposed to sunlight or artificial light, these materials convert polluted water into safe drinking water, without requiring complex infrastructure.

In a world grappling with rising carbon emissions and malnutrition, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking method to produce vitamin B9, or folate, using renewable energy and CO2. This cutting-edge approach provides a sustainable source of essential nutrients and reduces traditional food production's environmental footprint.

Envision Energy has announced a $1 billion partnership with the Spanish government and industry leaders with a collaboration aiming to create Europe's first integrated green hydrogen net zero industrial park. The move would position Spain as a powerhouse in the continent's race towards a sustainable energy future when it breaks ground in 2026.

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.

As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.

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The global circular economy market, valued at $554.50 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $1,898.50 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.10%.

A study published in Global Change Biology has documented the largest sponge bleaching event ever recorded.

In a bold move that would restore and protect one of the UK's most iconic landscapes, Cumbria Wildlife Trust has launched a public appeal to acquire Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District. This …

A coalition of environmental and community organizations has raised concerns about xAI's gas turbines in Memphis, Tennessee, alleging that the company failed to obtain necessary air permits for its …

U.S. Steel Corp.'s stock tumbled nearly 18% on Wednesday following reports that President Joe Biden plans to block the company’s proposed $14.9 billion merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel due to national security concerns.

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