OSHA Investigation Leads to Years in Prison

Construction company owner and project manager punished after worker's death Raul Zapata paid the price for a company's disregard of...

Health and Safety Violations Result in Nearly $2 Million Fine

Kehrer Bros. and affiliates exposed workers to asbestos Health and safety violations endanger workers and lead to massive fines. After endan...

OSHA Violation Leads to Massive Fine in Texas

Occupational Safety and Health Administration levies nearly $424,000 fine against Texas company While following safety regulations may take ...

Sustainable Design Creates Popular Student Housing

LEED certified buildings in California has growing appeal Green housing at the school is a significant draw for new students. A project that...

Nearly 400 Northwest Buildings Compete in EPA’s “Battle of the Buildings”

EPA leads push for energy efficiency Originally released by the US Environmental Protection Agency on July 21, 2015. EPA contact:  Brianna S...

Landlord to Pay Rhode Island Tenant $350,000+ for Lead Poisoning

Historic verdict highlights dangers of lead Originally released by the Childhood Lead Action Project, July 2015 .  Contact: Laura Brion, (40...

Sustainable Design forms Backbone of Boston Community

Sustainable community developing in Boston, Mass. While green architecture is, by its very nature, good for the environment, its other benef...

Property Managers to Pay Large Penalty In EPA Lead Paint Disclosures Claim

Hartford, CT Property Management Companies Settle for $48,000 with EPA for Lead Paint Disclosure Lapses Originally released by the US Enviro...

Study Finds New Dangers of Lead Exposure

Lead exposure during pregnancy can affect infants’ brain development. Protecting children from lead exposure should start even before birth....

Asbestos Exposure Threatens U.S. Children

Asbestos found in children’s toys highlights the importance of asbestos awareness. While asbestos is commonly recognized as a danger in cons...

New Mold Removal Law in New York To Require Licensing for Contractors

The new law will be administered by the New York Department of Labor and is scheduled to go into effect at the end of the year. For mold re...

U.S. Green Building Council President to Step Down

Charismatic leader at the forefront of industry-wide growth As the country prepares to choose a new president to lead in 2017, another influ...

EPA News Release: EPA Inspection Reveals Violations of Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule for Kansas City Company

This article was originally released by the EPA on June 11, 2015. EPA Media Contact Information: Angela Brees, 913-551-7940 brees.angela@epa...

GBCI Changes Name to Green Business Certification Inc.

Washington, DC -- In a recent  press release , the GBCI Board of Directors announced a new meaning behind the GBCI acronym. Formerly known a...

EPA News Release: Property Management Firm to Pay Fine and Take Measures to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint in EPA Settlement

For immediate release from the New England Regional Office April 15, 2015 Contact: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 Stamford, Conn. Property Man...