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Only Two September Hurricane Seasons Have Been This Slow. What's Next?
There have only been two hurricane seasons in the past 125 years that have been as quiet as this one.

JD Solomon
Sep 21


Does EPA Endorse PFAS Minimization Plans for Industrial Facilities?
Minimization plans are a preventive approach that EPA supports as part of a broader strategy to protect drinking water sources, reduce exposure risks, and encourage responsible industry practices.

JD Solomon
Sep 17


The Top 6 Hurricane Tracking Websites of 2025
Once again, you’ll need the best sources of information to tell you when it’s time to batten down the hatches or get ready to be on the move.

JD Solomon
Sep 14


A Five-Step Approach for Better Environmental Decisions
Decision quality frameworks and communication approaches like FINESSE Fishbone Diagram create a pathway for clearer, more actionable environmental solutions.

JD Solomon
Aug 15


How Big Are the Environmental Impacts in the SCOTUS Ruling in San Francisco v. EPA?
Gone are the days when point source dischargers can help nebulous end-results in an open water body.

JD Solomon
Apr 4


Trump's Environmental Impact Revealed: A 60-Day Journey Through Controversial Policies
It will not be as good or as bad as either political extreme predicts. Changes are coming, along with a period of uncertainty,

JD Solomon
Mar 18


Google: Six Infrastructure and Facility Topics of Growing Interest
According to Google, these are the top six topics we published in the last five years that are surging.

JD Solomon
Jan 28


8 Timely Insights on Environmental Issues from 2024
The insights were based on the most interesting people and topics we encountered in our travels in 2024.

JD Solomon
Dec 23, 2024


2024 Hurricane Season Summary
The devastation of Hurricane Helene will impact multiple generations in western North Carolina.

JD Solomon
Nov 12, 2024


Will PFAS Be the First Use of Chevron by the US Supreme Court?
Several federal-level lawsuits have been consolidated into one.

JD Solomon
Oct 21, 2024


Has the Supreme Court's Sackett Decision on Wetlands Changed Anything?
"...With sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited."

JD Solomon
Aug 5, 2024


Getting it Right! Using Statistical Process Control in Environmental Root Cause Analysis
The seven rules of SPC provide a structured approach to monitoring and controlling processes, ensuring deviations are correctly identified.

JD Solomon
Jul 1, 2024


Improve Your PFAS Communication with Advice from US Mayors
PFAS is difficult to understand and communicate. Join our free webinar on this topic on May 30, 2024. Hosted by Communicating with FINESSE.

Communicating with FINESSE
May 24, 2024


The Big 7 Reasons that Environmental Impact Statements Fail
The golden trio of clear communication, unbiased analysis, and sound documentation will make or break your EIS journey.

JD Solomon
May 1, 2024


How General Permits Help Business and Safeguard the Environment
General permits are the bread-and-butter of most facility and infrastructure projects. On a larger scale, environmental permits are...

JD Solomon
Apr 16, 2024


Three Big Environmental Takeaways from East Palestine
There are many environmental lessons learned from East Palestine. The events that occurred there are the greatest environmental...

JD Solomon
Feb 5, 2024


The Top 4 Environmental Articles of 2023
What are our top-ranked environmental articles of 2023? Do they represent market trends? You will be surprised by a few of the results....

JD Solomon
Dec 18, 2023


10 Timely Insights on Environmental Issues from 2023
What's hot in our world of environmental issues in 2023? The insights on our website provide a good snapshot. Read a few of these...

JD Solomon
Nov 20, 2023


Why Submerged Aquatic Vegetation is More than Climate Change
Communities of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) are important components of many freshwater, brackish, and marine aquatic ecosystems....

JD Solomon
Oct 26, 2023


Environmental Lawsuit Asserts Going Fishing Requires an NPDES Permit
The Fourth District Court of Appeals rejected arguments that North Carolina shrimpers violate the federal Clean Water by discharging...

JD Solomon
Sep 11, 2023
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