Adopting A2L Refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is restricting the use, production, and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming...
Preventing and Extinguishing Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Lithium-ion batteries are used to power different products including e-bikes, cars, trucks, and e-scooters. Although the batteries are beneficial...
New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program
In 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) launched an initiative to assist...
Grant Funding Available for Air Pollution Reduction
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has declared the availability of funding for grants to reduce air pollution....
Additional $200M for Zero-Emission School Buses in NY
Background Through New York State’s 2022 Environmental Bond Act, $500 million in funds were set aside to support the electrification of school buses...
OSHA Proposes Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention
On August 30, 2024, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings...
Updated NYSDEC Solid Waste Regulations (Part 360) Require Compliance with Special Requirements for Fill Material
Owners or operators of facilities that accept and process excavated material (fill) are now required to comply with the special requirements for...
New York State’s Community Air Monitoring Initiative
Background New York State is working to improve air quality for millions of people, as poor air quality is associated with detrimental health...
Why Is Erosion and Sediment Control Important?
Erosion is a natural process that involves the transportation of sediment from one location to another by wind or water. Human-driven processes such...
New York State’s Cap-and-Invest Program
New York State is taking a bold step in working against climate change with the launch of its Cap-and-Invest program. This initiative is a central...