The federal BFPP defense protects brownfields buyers from CERCLA liability, but state programs differ significantly. What EHS and legal teams need to understand before acquisition.

Organizations that haven't conducted a systematic PFAS exposure assessment are making that decision by default, and the cost of finding out later is rising.

Restrooms are an overlooked sustainability opportunity. Smart dispensing, responsible materials, data-driven cleaning, and inclusive hygiene help reduce waste, cut costs, strengthen reputation, and support employee retention.

NYC is investing in EV workforce training to keep charging networks running. A Brooklyn program connects hands-on skills with growing job demand.

Water risk is now immediate for U.S. businesses. Contamination, rising demand, and uneven regulation are turning supply into a daily operational challenge.

Usalco and Shannon Chemical are expanding corrosion control capabilities. The partnership combines treatment chemistry with data tools and national reach.

Battery risks are rising in hazardous settings as systems scale. Intrinsically safe monitoring helps reduce exposure and improve uptime.

Coral reefs are declining at an alarming rate worldwide. New efforts in East Africa show how partnerships and technology can deliver measurable restoration.

Greenhushing — deliberately downplaying environmental goals to avoid scrutiny — is growing. But regulators in the EU and UK are now targeting silence as well as overstatement.

Ventura County is testing a scalable regenerative agriculture model. Early results show farm adoption rising with coordinated funding and support.

Protein-based bioinsecticides are moving closer to field use. Early research highlights their role in tackling resistance and meeting tighter rules.

A new NRC rule is reshaping how advanced nuclear gets approved. AMPERA is among the first to engage, testing a faster path for microreactor deployment.

Carbon reporting is evolving into a strategic business tool. Companies now use real-time emissions data to guide decisions, cut costs, and drive progress.

The turbine market is shifting as efficiency and emissions targets tighten. Growth is being driven by policy, innovation, and rising global energy demand.

Marine protected areas face rising pollution threats from land. Without wastewater control, ocean protection targets risk falling short.

BNSF's new five-year agreement with TCU covers 746 intermodal workers at four critical hubs, offering a stability signal for supply chain operators tracking rail risk.

Disposable lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data. That raises concerns for regulators, investors, and companies relying on it.

4/6/2026: NAEM is hiring a Director of Educational Programs to lead EHS&S learning initiatives, including conferences, webinars, and training for corporate sustainability professionals in Washington, D.C.

The violations that produced the biggest penalties were not one-time failures. They were patterns that accumulated across years.

New research finds lead in some children’s clothing fabrics. The findings raise fresh concerns for fast fashion supply chains and product safety.