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Safety & HandlingSep 1, 2026 3 min

EPA Proposal on Data Center Air Permits Draws Criticism in Policy Watch Roundup

C&EN’s Policy Watch roundup says an EPA proposal on data center air permits is coming under fire, signaling possible permitting and compliance uncertainty for operators.

Water & EnvironmentalAug 10, 2026 4 min

Researchers use sodium and lithium additives to make MOF glass easier to process and shape

Scientists reported a way to tune metal-organic framework glass with sodium or lithium compounds, lowering softening temperature and easing processing for gas-trapping materials.

Water & EnvironmentalAug 9, 2026 3 min

Researchers report a new analytical method for measuring PFAS-based microplastics shed by fluoropolymers

A new analytical procedure is reported to rapidly reveal particles shed by fluoropolymers, giving labs and EHS teams a clearer way to measure PFAS-based microplastics.

Water & EnvironmentalAug 6, 2026 4 min

Commercial Kitchens Face FOG Compliance Risk Across Sewer and Stormwater Systems

EP Online says fats, oils, and grease should be treated as a wastewater and stormwater compliance issue, not just a plumbing problem. The article links poor FOG control to fines, sewer overflows,...

Water & EnvironmentalAug 4, 2026 3 min

EPA Approves New Hampshire Title V Permit Definition Revisions on Air Pollutants

EPA approved revisions to New Hampshire’s Clean Air Act Title V operating permit program, updating pollutant definitions to align with federal permitting and air toxics rules. The rule is effective Aug. 31,...

Safety & HandlingAug 1, 2026 4 min

NIOSH Releases Printable Sticker Graphics to Promote Safer 3D Printing Workplaces

NIOSH has issued downloadable sticker graphics with QR codes to help workers reduce exposure to 3D printing emissions and related hazards. The agency says risks vary by technology, materials and setting.

Water & EnvironmentalJul 29, 2026 4 min

Kitagawa says porous materials could help industry mine air for feedstocks and fuels

Chemistry Nobel laureate Susumu Kitagawa argues that porous materials such as MOFs could shift industry from digging for raw materials to separating them from air.

Water & EnvironmentalJul 20, 2026 3 min

C&EN Column Says Electricity Deserves More Attention in Lab Greening Efforts

C&EN says electricity is an easy-to-overlook factor in green chemistry that affects both laboratory energy use and expenses.

Safety & HandlingJul 14, 2026 4 min

EPA Expands RMP Inspections as Chemical Facilities Face Tighter Safety and Documentation Scrutiny

EPA is increasing inspections under the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program, pushing facilities to align process safety, EPCRA, and emergency-response records before inspectors arrive.

Water & EnvironmentalJul 13, 2026 3 min

Change Chemistry and UMass Lowell report calls for incentives to expand green chemistry

A new report from Change Chemistry and UMass Lowell says policy incentives are needed to grow both supply and demand for safer, sustainable chemicals.

Water & EnvironmentalJul 8, 2026 4 min

EU-backed SUPREME project targets PFAS-free green hydrogen electrolysis

Scientists in the EU-backed SUPREME project are developing a PFAS-free electrolysis system to cut green hydrogen costs and reduce reliance on iridium. The work could affect ammonia, methanol, steel, and energy storage...

Water & EnvironmentalJul 7, 2026 4 min

Data Center Growth Linked to Higher Utility Costs and Air-Quality Pressure

Generative AI is driving rapid data center expansion, raising electricity demand and prompting utilities to delay fossil plant retirements and shift costs to ratepayers.

Water & EnvironmentalJul 3, 2026 3 min

EPA Finalizes NESHAP Amendments for Plywood and Composite Wood Products

The EPA is finalizing amended NESHAP MACT standards for plywood and composite wood products, covering HAP emissions and work practices for the source category.

Water & EnvironmentalJun 22, 2026 4 min

EPA Removes 2024 Rubber Tire Manufacturing NESHAP Amendments After Congressional Review Act Disapproval

EPA is amending the CFR to remove provisions from its 2024 rubber tire manufacturing air toxics rule after a joint resolution of disapproval was passed and signed.

Water & EnvironmentalJun 15, 2026 4 min

Researchers develop one-nanometer “POMbrane” filtration membrane for more selective industrial separations

Researchers reported a new crystalline membrane with uniform one-nanometer pores that could improve water reuse and lower energy use in industrial separations.

Water & EnvironmentalJun 8, 2026 4 min

Single-step electrode captures exhaust CO2 and converts it to formic acid

Scientists reported an electrode that captures carbon dioxide and converts it into formic acid in one step, even in simulated flue gas and low-CO2 air conditions.

Water & EnvironmentalJun 6, 2026 3 min

Decentralized Wastewater Reuse Puts Industrial Water Treatment at the Source

EP Online says decentralized wastewater reuse treats effluent where it is generated, cutting transport costs and helping plants build a more resilient water supply.

Safety & HandlingJun 5, 2026 4 min

OSHA schedules hearings on proposed respiratory protection changes for 16 chemical substances

OSHA said it will hold informal public hearings on proposed rule changes covering respiratory protection for 16 substances, with hearings beginning August 19, 2026.

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