Environment and Sustainability

Forest Service Staff Cuts Raise Concern Amid Wildfires

Former and current U.S. Forest Service employees report fire teams are dangerously understaffed.

Strongest Nor’easters Predicted to Intensify

Coastal cities are at increased risk of coastal flooding and erosion.

New Study Shows Flooding Risks Higher Than Previously Thought

100-year flood plain projection doesn’t paint a complete picture of flooding likelihood

EPA Suspends Employees Who Expressed Concerns

Countries Agree to Increase Climate Budget

Understanding Mold Illness Class Added to Medical School’s Curriculum

Air Pollution Impacts Fetal Brain Development

 Research links nitrogen dioxide and black carbon to brain structure differences

CDC Accepts Recommendations for Mosquito-Transmitted Virus Vaccine

Vaccine recommendations for chikungunya are approved while CDC works on RSV and meningococcal disease

U.S. Green Building Council Offers City-Scale 2025 LEED Certification

2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort includes 16 cities aiming to achieve city-scale sustainability and improve public health

Top 10 Cities Most Polluted by Air Pollution

Deadly short-term particle pollution continues to impact communities in many parts of the country.

Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination

EPA plans to ramp up the development of testing methods to improve detection and strategies to address PFAS.

Green Seal Grows Responsible Sourcing & Manufacturing

Green Seal-certified cleaning products saved 213 million pounds of plastic through packaging optimization.