Environment
COP26 Climate Summit Postponed Until 2021 as Coronavirus Fears Grow
With key Glasgow venue set to be turned into a field hospital, UN and UK government conclude crucial climate summit must be delayed until next year Th...
Wrecked Sea Life Could be Largely Revived in 30 Years Under Action Plan, say Scientists
Sea life and ocean ecosystems could substantially rebound within 30 years if humanity takes serious action to protect species and rebuild natural habi...
Identifying Workplace Hazards
Seeking safety excellence, we focus on creating a safe working environment by identifying the hazards that exist in our environment — and how we...
Report: Four Drinks Brands Accused of Driving Upwards of Half a Million Tonnes of Plastic Waste Annually
Tearfund estimates that the open burning of companies’ plastic products in six focus countries spews roughly 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide eq...
COVID-19: Nevada OSHA Reminds Construction Firms of Social Distancing
Nevada state safety and health officials reminded construction firms in the state to follow social distancing practices to prevent COVID-19 infections...
Trump Set to Gut Obama Vehicle Rule That Tackled Emissions and Air Pollution
Donald Trump is set to roll back ambitious vehicle mileage standards today that were intended to tackle climate-changing fossil fuel emissions and red...
OSHA: Turnkey Construction Planners Exposes Workers to Fall Hazards
A September 2019 OSHA inspection has led to six-figure penalties for one Melbourne, Fla. roofing contractor. The agency initiated inspections at Turnk...
Who Releases Guidelines to Help Countries Maintain Essential Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems worldwide. The rapidly increasing demand on health facilities and health care workers threatens to l...
Chemical Accidental-Release Reporting Rule Issued
If you are involved in a manufacturing or any other business with a stationary process that can result in the accidental release of hazardous substanc...
The Scoop on Safety Committees: Key Benefits and Common Mistakes
Safety committee members are there for their organizations, employees, and each other. So, do you need a safety committee? Depending on your company s...
Covid-19, Special Topics in Environmental Management, Wastewater
Environmental protection has not proven to be a significant issue as the world grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One unexpected posit...
Coronavirus Already Hindering Climate Science, But the Worst Disruptions are Likely Yet to Come
Early fallout includes canceled science missions and potential gaps in long-running climate records, while research budgets could take a hit in the lo...