There are many aspects of daily living that have the power to impact the environment negatively. When taking into account every household, business and service, these factors then have the power to ...

Because the damage caused by chemical fertilizers is often long-term and cumulative, it may be wiser to consider alternative and sustainable methods of fertilizing the soil. Chemical fertilizers are ...

Solar energy has become an increasingly popular renewable energy source, as it is capable of generating electricity without releasing any harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Solar panels are a key ...

While a day on the boat might sound fun and relaxing, environmentally conscious boaters should consider what their watercraft is doing to the ecosystem around them. Perhaps unsurprisingly, several ...

All forms of asbestos are known human carcinogens. WHO and IARC classify all six common asbestos fiber types (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite) as Group 1 ...

Years ago, climate change was an abstract concept discussed by academics and environmentalists. Today, more and more everyday citizens are starting to experience the consequences of global warming.

Real-time monitoring and SMART building technologies can significantly reduce energy consumption and help the U.S. meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets. A recent report found that ...

Wastewater has a lot of impact on the natural world and it is important to treat it effectively. By treating wastewater, you don't just save the creatures thriving on it, but also protect the planet ...

With internal water leaks now the leading cause of commercial property damage—and insurance deductibles reaching six figures—building owners are turning to next-generation WLD technology that ...

State, federal, and local leaders celebrate the transformation of a former industrial waste site into a 25-acre eco-friendly campground on the Keweenaw Waterway. State and federal officials joined ...

While toxicity studies have raised important concerns, there is still much we do not know about the effects of PFAS on human health and the environment. Out of the hundreds of known PFAS compounds, ...

In recent years, the urgency of addressing environmental challenges has become increasingly evident. Climate change, biodiversity loss, air and water pollution, and resource depletion are just a few ...