On-the-Ground Insights from COP 30
At COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, the U.S. government’s presence was minimal, but ASBN’s Michael Green (Senior Advisor, Climate & Energy) was […]
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Insights from COP 29: How the New ISO ESG Framework (IWA 28:2024) Shape the Future for Ohio Businesses
At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku Azerbaijan, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched a […]
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
Legally enforceable drinking water standards related to what are commonly known as forever chemicals have been given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency along with funding.
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After a massive bee kill, a scientist challenges pesticide policies
In 2016, Judy Wu-Smart’s flourishing career took a drastic turn when her bee colonies began experiencing catastrophic die-offs, prompting Wu-Smart to question and challenge existing pesticide policies.
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NTSB: East Palestine explosion unnecessary
NTSB Chair admits incomplete information given before chemical explosion from Ohio train derailment; Senator Vance expresses concern for potential poisoning of the area.
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Ohio panel greenlights fracking under state park, wildlife areas
The Oil and Gas and Land Management Commission voted Monday to award fracking rights for several state-owned parcels of land, including Salt […]
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‘Halliburton Loophole’ Allows Fracking Companies to Avoid Chemical Regulation – Inside Climate News
For almost 20 years, U.S. public-health advocates have worried that toxic chemicals are getting into ground water and harming human health because […]
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Railway Safety Bill News
Update 06/14/2023: Amended legislation removes a requirement that the Transportation Secretary set length and weight limits for/ hazmat trains. The Amendment also […]
Read moreVote expected soon on expanding regulation on toxic chemicals in drinking water
Members of Congress and Biden administration officials at a conference on Wednesday outlined how they’re attempting to regulate toxic chemicals found in drinking water.
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