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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 05 > ehs-technology-week-2026-a-review

EHS Technology Week 2026: A Review

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (294+ words) As'EHSLeaders'EHS Technology Week wraps up, lets recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week.'A special thanks to sponsors Cority, Dakota Software, Examinetics, Frontline Data Solutions, Intelex, MSA, and Novara. On episode 293 of EHS On Tap, Amanda…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > study-raises-questions-about-accuracy-of-microplastics-measurements

Study Raises Questions About Accuracy of Microplastics Measurements

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (380+ words) New research is raising an uncomfortable possibility for regulators and risk managers alike: Widely cited measurements of microplastics in the environment may not be as reliable as previously thought. A recent analysis published by The Washington Post's Ripple section, republished…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > endangered-species-decision-in-gulf-could-reshape-permitting-landscape

Endangered Species Decision in Gulf Could Reshape Permitting Landscape

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (46+ words) A recent federal decision removing Endangered Species Act protections for certain marine species in the Gulf of Mexico could have significant implications for environmental permitting and project approvals across the region while raising concerns about the potential extinction of one…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > pressure-builds-on-epa-over-pesticide-risk-disclosure-and-labeling-transparency

Pressure Builds on EPA Over Pesticide Risk Disclosure and Labeling Transparency

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (246+ words) Pressure is mounting on the EPA to revisit how pesticide risks are communicated to the public, as advocacy groups argue that current labeling practices may not fully reflect potential health hazards. Environmental and public health advocates are calling on the…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > when-compliance-meets-reality-the-operational-challenges-behind-environmental-rules

When Compliance Meets Reality: The Operational Challenges Behind Environmental Rules

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1429+ words) Environmental compliance is often framed as a matter of understanding regulations and meeting clearly defined requirements. In practice, it is rarely that simple. Across multiple programs and sectors, a growing disconnect is emerging between what environmental rules require on paper…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > ehsleaders-shorts-how-sustainable-is-ai

EHSLeaders Shorts: How Sustainable is AI?

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (150+ words) In the latest installment of EHSLeaders Shorts, Adam Freedgood, Principal, Client Director, Third Partners, discusses the sustainability of AI. This clip is taken from What's Next for ESG in Safety? , which is available to view for free on-demand'here. Transcript (edited…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 04 > looking-ahead-to-ehsleaders-technology-week

Looking Ahead to EHSLeaders Technology Week

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (399+ words) Join us'April 27-May 1 for a'full week'of online events and digital resources around safety technology.'Learn how to incorporate technological tools and systems to keep your organization safe. Register'for events today. Sponsored by: Dakota Software, Frontline Data Solutions, Intelex In this…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 03 > niosh-highlights-standards-setting-activities

NIOSH Highlights Standards-Setting Activities

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (277+ words) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) posted a Science Bulletin on March 23 highlighting the institute's contributions to the development of national safety standards. NIOSH helps translate its occupational safety and health research into practice through collaborative work…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 03 > epa-mercury-rules-rollback-revives-fish-contamination-concerns

EPA Mercury Rules Rollback Revives Fish Contamination Concerns

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (464+ words) A federal rollback of mercury emissions standards for coal-fired power plants is raising renewed concern among scientists and regulators that toxic contamination in U. S. fish could increase'reversing decades of public health gains tied to cleaner air and water. The move targets…...

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ehsleaders. org > 2026 > 03 > a-668m-lesson-in-superfund-liability

A $668 M Lesson in Superfund Liability

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1106+ words) $668 million. That's the price tag attached to a recent environmental enforcement settlement involving contamination in Seattle's Lower Duwamish Waterway, and it offers a costly reminder of one of the most misunderstood environmental laws affecting U. S. businesses. In March 2026, the U. S. Department of…...