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Fourth Quarter Articles 2026

• Acadia National Park: A Study in Diversity Among America’s National Parks – Michael Jameson
• Antique thrift store shopping: The Hidden Environmental Dangers in Thrifting – Jennifer De Rosa
• EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Compliance: Connecting Environmental Protection and Global Supply Chains – Bodhi Hale
• Hazard Communication Is Changing: Is Your Facility Ready for OSHA's November 20, 2026 Deadline? – Mairis Ramos
• What Are Your Employees Breathing? – Mark Frazier
• Is Your Facility Safe From Compliance Enforcement Penalties? – Kari Freels
• Beyond the Checklist: Why Site-Specific OSHA Training Is Essential to Workplace Safety – Mark Kohout

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Third Quarter Articles 2026

• When Emergency Response Becomes a Hazard – Mairis Ramos
• Grand Canyon National Park and the Biodiversity of Northern Arizona’s Mountain Landscapes – Michael Jameson
• Heat Stress: A Preventable Hazard That No Facility Can Afford to Ignore – Mark Kohout
• Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Hidden Environmental and Safety Challenge – Bodhi Hale
• Does Your Facility Need an Industrial Wastewater Permit in Oklahoma? – Mark Frazier
• Environmental, Health, & Safety Compliance Laws For Industry in Mexico – Mairis Ramos

Second Quarter Articles 2026

• Industrial Hygiene in 2026: What Companies Are Still Missing – Mairis Ramos
• Saguaro National Park: A Living Cathedral of the Sonoran Desert – Michael Jameson
• Does Your Facility Need an Industrial Wastewater Permit in Oklahoma? – Mark Frasier
• Seasonal Stormwater Runoff Risks and OSHA Reminders – Mark Kohout
• Recycling: Weighing the Environmental Benefits and Hidden Costs – Bodhi Hale

First Quarter Archives 2026

• 2025 Changes in Texas Air Permitting: Air Quality Standards Reduced - Mark Frazier
• Soil Contamination 101 - Bodhi Hale
• Safety Is Not Just PPE - Mairis Ramos
• Why Establishing an Environmental Compliance Plan is Critical Entering 2026 - Mark Kohout
• Environmental, Health, & Safety Compliance Laws For Industry in Mexico – Mairis Ramos
• The Biodiversity of Gulf Islands National Seashore – Michael Jameson

Fourth Quarter Archives 2025

• Sustainability in the Age of Artificial intelligence(AI) - Aubrey Kemper
• NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Process Reforms - Mark Kohout
• Stormwater Pollution Affects Everyone! - Mark Frasier
• The Basics of OSHA Recordkeeping (2025) - Mairis Ramos
• Protecting Oceans from the Land - Gina Parent
• Leveraging AI for Environmental Compliance - Bohdi Hale
• Environmental, Health, & Safety Compliance Laws For Industry in Mexico – Mairis Ramos
• UNEP and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: Earth's Blueprint for a Greener Future - Michael Jameson

Third Quarter Archives 2025

• Economic Factors in Environmental Planning – Aubrey Kemper
• Extreme Heat Protection: OSHA's New Regulatory Priority – Mairis Ramos
• Industrial Plastics Pollution and Chemical Hazards Common to Plastics – Mark Frazier
• Solar Energy: Environmental Benefits and Potential Drawbacks – Mark Kohout
• The Future of Recycling: Innovations, Trends, and What's Next – Jackson Enberg
• The Hidden Dangers of PFAS and GenX Chemicals: Your Important "Need to Know" Info – Bodhi Hale
• The Pros and Cons of Implementing Renewable Energy in Everyday Life – Mark Kohout
• Biodiversity in America: A Tapestry Woven Through National Parks and Natural Landscapes – Michael Jameson
• Notable Species and Conservation Efforts in U.S. National Parks – Michael Jameson

Second Quarter Archives 2025

• Challenges and Misconceptions of Recycling – Jackson Enberg
• Don't Cross the [Waste] Streams: Recycling Made Efficient – Aubrey Kemper
• Key Regulatory Changes and Compliance Updates for Employers – Mairis Ramos
• National Parks of the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Sanctuary for Biodiversity – Michael Jameson
• Ways to Improve the Plastic Pollution Crisis – Marleen Reddaway

First Quarter Archives 2025

• Plastic Pollution Crisis – Marleen Reddaway
• Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) & Per- & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS Reporting Challenges – Brinney Mahmood
• Two Geological Gems: Yosemite and Lake Tahoe – Michael Jameson
• Water Resources and Drinking Water Quality - Jennifer Murphy
• Workplace Safety Standards – Mairis Ramos

Blog Archives 2024

• Sustainability & Climate Change / Global Warming – Aubrey Kemper
• "Forever Chemicals" (aka PFAS) – Brinney Mahmood
• Microplastics: Contamination of Water Resources - Jennifer Murphy
• EHS Compliance Regulations – Mark Kohout
• Occupational Health & Safety Training – Mairis Ramos
• Recycling – Jackson Enberg
• Biodiversity & National Parks – Michael Jameson