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Safety & HandlingSep 1, 20263 min read

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, 20263 min read

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, 20263 min read

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, 20264 min read

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...

Water & EnvironmentalAug 4, 20263 min read

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....

Safety & HandlingAug 1, 20263 min read

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...

Water & EnvironmentalJul 29, 20264 min read

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, 20263 min read

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, 20263 min read

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, 20263 min read

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, 20263 min read

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...

Water & EnvironmentalJul 7, 20263 min read

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.

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