In the early 1980s, just after the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, or “Superfund”) was enacted, another significant statute known as “The Clean Air Act” was being put to the test . . .
In April 2024, the US EPA announced enforceable limits for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) compounds in drinking water. While the impacts to existing compliance programs, such as local and federal discharge permits, are unknown, it is clear that the collection of representative samples for PFAS analysis is essential . . .
People often ask, “Why should I have my data validated if the laboratory is accredited and has internal quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures in place?” The recent occurrence of two laboratories producing low-level false positive results underscores the significance of robust QA programs . . .
In an industry where time is money, choosing the right chemistries is necessary to conserve resources such as time and money. However, sometimes clients are at the discretion of the regulating body or sampling program . . .
I thought a lot about the relationship between science and art when my coworker, Ammie Martin, sent me a link to the article, “The Animation Lab at the University of Utah brings Molecules to Life” by Jonathan Feakins, which had been published in Chemical & Engineering News . . .
In the current world where artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining acceptance and utilized across many fields from drug discovery to creative writing, one might expect this article to employ that technology. But instead, I have chosen to employ a set of logic . . .
Researchers have long known of the impact of air pollution on human health. There are numerous studies linking air pollution exposure and increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. A less studied topic, but one for which there is mounting evidence, is the effect of air pollution exposure on cognitive abilities . . .
Reporting on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related risks is rapidly moving from voluntary to regulatory for many companies. While the requirements may seem daunting, companies can leverage climate-related disclosures to boost stakeholder confidence, positioning them for long-term success . . .
In the race to find the best electric car design, there have been two main options to replace fossil fuels. The first is a lithium-ion battery that stores energy from a power source, and the second, more fascinating option, is a hydrogen fuel cell that does not produce carbon dioxide . . .
Whether they are broken beyond repair, made obsolete by new software, or simply the victim of a tempting device upgrade, it’s difficult to know what to do with our old gadgets. That said, most of them can be recycled . . .
The mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in the environmental laboratory space has been slow in mid-2024 and is finally picking up . . .
Our industry experts will be sharing their expertise at several conferences. If you are attending any of these conferences, stop by our booth, attend a presentation, or say “Hello.” We always look forward to seeing our clients . . .
