DuPont’s spinoff of Chemours shifted PFAS-related liabilities—but evolving science and stricter regulations revealed the limits of a clean break.

A Louisiana project is turning wood waste into steady electricity. By pairing biomass with carbon capture, it aims to remove more carbon than it emits.

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.

Boston University research shows how AI is improving climate predictions, helping businesses anticipate supply chain and operational risks earlier.

Cross-border growth used to come with manageable environmental risk. That calculus is shifting fast — and most due diligence processes haven't caught up yet.

Water is no longer an operational input. It is a constraint on capital deployment. And unlike energy, it cannot be substituted, hedged, or easily relocated once a facility is built.

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

Arcobi’s rebrand marks a move toward integrated energy platforms. Companies are seeking faster ways to turn data into real-time operational decisions.

EPA’s draft CCL 6 adds PFAS, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals to its drinking water watchlist, signaling future regulatory priorities.

NOAA reopens Atlantic monument waters to commercial fishing, boosting U.S. seafood supply while raising environmental and legal concerns.

According to the World Bank, land access, environmental liability tied to site conditions, and the growing intersection of both with water availability are becoming material constraints for international operations.

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.

Canada has approved a chlorine-free water treatment system. The move highlights growing pressure on utilities to cut by-products.

A new battery project in Scotland highlights the growing role of storage in balancing renewable energy supply. The Falkirk site supports UK grid stability goals.

Closed Loop Partners acquired Sutter Metals this week in its first metals investment. The deal reflects growing pressure to build domestic supply chains for critical materials.

The updated ISO 27914 now has enough detail to matter as a potential substitute for the federal reporting requirement that 45Q tax credits depend on.

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.

New reporting rules are bringing consistency to tire sustainability data. The shift could help buyers better compare environmental impact.