Silicone hull paint beat copper coatings in European tests. The findings could reshape antifouling choices for boatyards, marinas and paint suppliers.
Mitsubishi Electric and VTT are preparing a direct ocean capture system for coastal trials. The work could test seawater's role in scalable carbon removal.
Consumer Reports detected no PFAS above its threshold in 18 baby wipe brands. No federal standard requires manufacturers to test or disclose PFAS content in personal care products.
Pennsylvania has addressed less than 2% of its documented inventory of orphaned and abandoned wells, each one a potential source of methane emissions, groundwater contamination, and safety risk.
A federal class action filed May 28 against EMR Advanced Recycling in Camden, NJ cites more than a dozen fires since 2020, repeated NJDEP violations, and displacement of over 100 families.
Switch Bioworks is testing microbial fertilizer in Midwest corn fields. The trials will show whether engineered microbes can support nitrogen delivery at scale.
Chloride ions from seawater are drawing new battery research attention. Early solid-state work could support future grid storage beyond lithium.
Skytree and Lingezegen Energy are bringing direct air capture into Dutch greenhouses. The project could make fossil-free CO₂ a practical crop input.
M-44 cyanide devices are back in the predator-control debate. For land managers, the issue now spans safety, liability, pets and endangered wildlife.
Wisconsin settled its PFAS enforcement case against Tyco Fire Products, requiring a $10M trust fund payment, replacement wells, and 20 years of groundwater monitoring in Marinette County.
Battery design is becoming a core issue for autonomous systems. Anthro and EnPower are targeting U.S.-made cells for defense, robotics and edge AI.
Myriad has sold Red Basin while keeping future project exposure. The deal adds cash for Copper Mountain as uranium demand gains more investor focus.
Idaho's April trade mission to Japan and Micron Technology's accelerated Boise fab timeline are positioning the state inside the semiconductor and AI supply chain buildout reshaping U.S. industrial geography.
The regulatory framework for industrial radiography involves multiple federal and state agencies, dose limits that carry criminal exposure if violated, and compliance failures specific enough that inspectors arrive with a checklist most field crews have never read.
GAIA BioMaterials has gained European patent approval for PLA-free film materials. The compounds target compostable bags, aprons and other flexible uses.
The EPA proposed rules on May 18 retaining PFOA and PFOS drinking water limits while rescinding standards for four other PFAS. Compliance shifts to 2031 opt-in, and nearly $1B in new grants rolled out this week.
Tornado damage put Wynne’s wastewater system under pressure. Its rebuild highlights how recovery can support stronger, lower-maintenance infrastructure.
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Federal grand jury charges Synergy Marine Group on 18 counts for the MV Dali Key Bridge allision, including six counts of misconduct resulting in death and environmental violations.
Terra is moving low-carbon cement closer to market. Its Texas plant could show whether cleaner concrete can scale without major supply chain disruption.