Under the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the EPA is exempting more facilities from its Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.

Toxic algae blooms have been present on Lake Erie for a better part of a decade, and continue to expand. 

The state has received $1,698,400 in assessment grants to support projects aimed at restoring economic vitality to historic Connecticut communities.

One of the most warmly received strategies for remediation involved the the installation of a soil vapor extraction system. 

The Marcellus Basin, spreading from Pennsylvania into West Virginia, is responsible for nearly 40 percent of domestic natural gas production in the U.S.

Shipping industry stakeholders have called for federal regulations regarding ballast water practices. 

Judge Caroline Baker will decide whether the three defendants were knowledgeable about the harmful effects of the contamination, and they allowed the poisonous sludge to leak out of its containment over the past half-century.

Once completed, the proposed new development could add up to $100 million to tax rolls. 

Pursuing a brownfield remediation strategy can revitalize the economy of a community and help site owners avoid significant penalties. 

Once part of the former Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, the remediation process will include the removal of asbestos, lead paint, mold and other hazardous materials, according to the Daily Record.

While replacing all of the country's aging gas infrastructure may not be fiscally possible, environmental consultants can help ensure those areas that pose the most immediate threat are attended to, and help keep both nearby residents and property safe.

Natural disasters create environmental risks at a wide range of commercial and industrial facilities, especially in the energy industry.