Environmental Remediation News

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: High-Tech Validation of Monitored Natural Attenuation

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:57:47 -0400

Researchers in Southern Italy combined cutting-edge isotope forensics and predictive modeling to reveal how natural microbes quietly dismantle toxic chemical plumes.

EHC Associates Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence, Acquires ecoservices and East Coast Concrete Coating

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:01 -0400

EHC Associates, established in 1983 and backed by PennSpring since 2021, says it plans to pursue further acquisitions.

U.S. Environmental Remediation Market Projected to Reach $38.5 Billion by 2033

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:15:41 -0400

Recent developments include the move to Phase 2 of environmental assessment at Illinois’ Jacksonville Developmental Center and PFAS pilot programs.

Treating PFAS at the Source: A Zero-Waste, Soil Remediation Approach

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:47:19 -0400

Methods evaluated include landfill disposal, incineration or cement kiln destruction, soil washing, and in situ sorption and stabilization with colloidal activated carbon.

Inside the EPA and Army Corps During the 2025 Shutdown

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:37:10 -0400

A judge blocks mass firings as EPA and Army Corps projects stall, leaving vital cleanups in limbo.

New Federal Guidance Speeds Up Lead Cleanups at Superfund Sites

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s new approach focuses on cleaning up lead-contaminated residential soil at Superfund and hazardous waste sites.

AI Uncovers Link Between Extreme Weather and Chemical Spills, Prompting New Safety Measures

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:12:43 -0400

Researchers at Texas A&M University have used artificial intelligence to reveal how severe weather events like heavy rain and lightning significantly increase the risk of accidental chemical pollution.

How to Win an EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant: What Applicants Need to Know for 2026

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:45:22 -0400

The Brownfields Job Training Grant is designed for organizations that want to give unemployed and underemployed residents in communities affected by brownfields a pathway to good jobs in environmental work.

Wurtsmith AFB: Evaluating Cost, Energy, and Waste Management for PFAS Groundwater Containment Options

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:35:59 -0400

As the Department of Defense confronts soaring PFAS cleanup costs, a landmark comparison at Wurtsmith Air Force Base reveals a new path forward.

Best Practices for Translating In Situ Remediation Design into Field Success

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:09:13 -0400

Why do some environmental remediation projects underperform, even with the right technology and design? The answer often lies in the field.

Turning Childhood Inspiration Into Innovative Water Solutions with LMU’s Professor Jin Yong Choi

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:11:43 -0400

Inspired by childhood lessons and nature experiments, Professor Jin Yong Choi at Loyola Marymount University is leading the charge in sustainable water treatment, resource recovery, and hands-on student research.

EPA Delays Key PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Plans to Roll Back Protections for Four Chemicals

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:32:28 -0400

The EPA has announced it will maintain current national drinking water standards for two “forever chemicals,” while extending compliance deadlines for utilities and signaling a rollback of federal protections for four other PFAS contaminants.

EPA Launches Comprehensive Plan Against PFAS in US Water Systems

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:04:08 -0400

Rather than dismantling existing regulations, the new plan adds additional layers of oversight and coordination.

Study Reveals 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to Rare Cancers

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:04:32 -0400

Research shows that communities exposed to PFAS face up to 33% higher rates of certain rare cancers.

GAO: EPA's Superfund Program Faces Funding Challenges Despite Recent Revival

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:40:38 -0400

A new GAO report reveals EPA's Superfund program funding has declined 79% since 1999, even as contaminated sites could potentially be transformed into data centers to support America's AI infrastructure boom.

EPA Grant Cancellations Draw Contractor Criticism

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:24:35 -0400

Industry leaders are speaking out against the EPA's recent controversial cancellation of environmental grants, as new documents reveal agency officials were aware their actions lacked proper legal justification.

How to Rebuild Soil Contaminated by Toxic, Burned Building Materials

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:16:23 -0400

"If you build it, they will come," says Russell Taylor, a certified crop adviser and agronomist, referring to the beneficial microorganisms that will eventually recolonize restored soils.

From Brownfields to Data Centers: Congress Eyes Industrial Sites as Key to AI Future

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:52:04 -0400

Congress explores how America's 450,000 brownfield sites could become the critical infrastructure foundation for the nation's AI and technological future, revealing a bipartisan strategy to transform contaminated industrial lands.

New Jersey Expands Program to Transform Contaminated Sites into Community Assets

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:22:53 -0400

The next phase involves finalizing Memorandums of Understanding between the DEP, municipalities, and BDA Steering Committees, establishing frameworks for site remediation and redevelopment plans.

Study Shines a Light on PFAS Contamination 'Layers'

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:44:51 -0400

Environmental scientists have discovered that simply switching to new formulations isn't enough – the toxic chemicals leave behind invisible layers that can contaminate new systems.

GA-EMS Unveils PERSES Brand Name for PFAS Destruction System

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:28:31 -0400

The company has maintained commercial systems in the field since 2012 and has successfully tested the technology on more than 200 waste streams.

Maine Bill Would Require Insurance Coverage for PFAS Blood Testing

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:33:52 -0500

A new bill in Maine's legislature would require health insurers to cover blood tests for PFAS exposure, potentially helping thousands of residents in contaminated areas access critical health screening.

EPA Touts Record Wildfire Cleanup Progress as Communities Push Back on Toxic Waste Sites

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:48:26 -0500

Massive operation, launched January 28, involves clearing hazardous materials from nearly 14,000 properties damaged in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Revive Tax Incentives for Brownfield Cleanup

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:06:21 -0500

Measure could impact an estimated 450,000 contaminated properties across the United States while spurring economic development in affected communities.

Study Reveals Alarming PFAS Levels in Wisconsin Lake and River Foams

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:14:50 -0500

"PFAS concentrations were high in the foams even if the concentrations in the water were relatively low," researchers say.

New Technology Could Turn Smoke and Flue Gases into Valuable Products

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:39:37 -0500

While this won't replace regular chimney maintenance or eliminate the need for proper venting systems, it's an important step toward making chimneys more sustainable.

EPA Launches Historic $183M Uranium Cleanup of Navajo Nation

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:05:20 -0500

The cleanup is funded through the $5.15 billion Tronox settlement reached in 2014, which allocated $1 billion specifically for remediating 50 uranium mines across the Navajo Nation.

UGA Scientist Takes On 'Forever Chemicals' in New Research

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:23:17 -0500

The electrochemical oxidation process, now marketed as DE-FLUORO, offers a sustainable solution for destroying PFAS in contaminated liquids.

What Trump's Election Means for the Environmental Remediation Industry

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:12:07 -0500

Public employees, Crown Electrokinetics and more weigh in on what the election results mean for remediation professionals.

RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit Announces Winners of Student Competition

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:41:30 -0400

Student Competition Award was "highly competitive" this year, according to organizers.