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The Future of Petroleum Consumption in the USA Through 2050: Challenges and...
Contributed by Todd Perry, CEO, PPM Consultants, Inc As we approach the mid-century mark, the landscape of energy consumption in the United States is poised for significant transformation. Petroleum, a...
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The Magic of Mushrooms: Take a Trip into the Future of Bioremediation
Contributed by Ben Clabaugh, Senior Project Manager, PPM Consultants No, not that kind of mushroom magic! While some fungi are famous for their mind-bending properties, this is about a totally...
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The Role and Impact of Contractor Management Systems in Ensuring Compliance...
Contributed by Jeri Thrasher, CSP, MBA, Health and Safety Director, PPM Consultants As the Health and Safety Director at PPM Consultants, Inc. (PPM), I am responsible for ensuring compliance with...
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EPA Deregulatory Actions: The Biggest Environmental Regulation Rollback in...
Contributed by Todd Perry, CEO, PPM Consultants On March 12, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled a sweeping deregulatory plan that he described as the...
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EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History
Contributed by Isaac Smith, Principal, PPM Consultants On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a series of deregulatory actions that were...
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You Completed an Environmental Site Assessment – Now What?
Contributed by Jared S. Saterfiel, Principal/District Manager, PPM Consultants As an environmental consultant, I have seen the importance of environmental site assessments (ESAs) first-hand. ESAs are...
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Cloud Seeding in the UAE: Could Drones Soon Make It Rain?
Contributed by Todd Perry, CEO, PPM Consultants As the world grapples with growing water scarcity, countries in arid regions are turning to innovative technologies to secure water resources. One of the...
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Turning Toxic to Terrific: How Brownfield Grants Help Clean Up Our Act
Contributed by Ty Wade, Staff Scientist, PPM Consultants Brownfield sites, often characterized by their former industrial or commercial use, present both challenges and opportunities for revitalization...
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California’s Refinery Exodus: How Regulatory Burdens Are Reshaping the...
Contributed by Todd Perry, CEO, PPM Consultants California’s refining sector is facing an existential crisis. The state’s stringent environmental regulations, unique fuel blend requirements, and...
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WOTUS Up Next: Why the EPA’s Water Rule Rewrite Could Change Everything
Contributed by Annie McIlwain P.E., Principal, PPM Consultants Big changes are brewing over at the EPA. In a move that could reshape how we protect our waterways, the agency just announced its planning...
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So, You’re an Environmental Consultant. What Exactly Do You Do?
Contributed by Matt Ebbert, Senior Geologist, PPM Consultants Within 5 minutes of meeting someone new, the common question of “So, what do you do?” pops up. As much as I would like to say, “I’m a...
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Labeling Gasoline, Ignoring Reality: Why Colorado’s HB25-1277 Should Concern...
Contributed by Todd Perry, CEO, PPM Consultants Imagine a world without reliable fuel. Ambulances stalled. Food supply chains disrupted. Emergency power inaccessible. Flights grounded. Construction...
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Beer, Bacteria, and Benzene: Overlapping Worlds of Brewing and Remediation
Contributed by Joe Agin, Staff Scientist, PPM Consultants At first glance, cleaning up a petroleum release and brewing a batch of IPA might seem like activities from two different disciplines. One...
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From Award Winning Chemist to Modern Day Villain, the Story of Roy J....
Contributed by Isaac Smith, Principal, PPM Consultants The headline read, 3M to pay New Jersey up to $450M in landmark ‘forever chemical’ settlement. I took a few minutes to read through the article to...
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Delay Today, Pay Tomorrow? EPA Rolls Back Key Drinking Water Protections
Contributed by Annie McIlwain P.E., Principal, PPM Consultants The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced a major shift on drinking water protections — and it’s all about PFAS, the...
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