Environmental Health News

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights Total sales of $202.3 million, 9% lower than the prior year’s $222.2 million. Operating earnings of $35.2 million, with an operating profit margin of 17.4%, compared to operating earnings of $49.4 million and an operating margin of 22.2% in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, down from $1.30 in the first quarter of 202...

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it is supporting ongoing research at Boise State University aimed at increasing the Golden Eagle population across the Pacific Northwest. This work, which Avangrid has supported for the past three years, has helped refine promising treatments for saving Golden Eagle nestlings from two emerging threats to young raptors: poultry bugs and trichomonosis. Recently published...

MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDF solutions électriques and Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are proud to announce the successful financial closing for the Forêt Domaniale Wind project. The closing follows the recent issuance of the government decree authorizing the 185.6-megawatt (MW) project. The required capital for the project has been secured through lead arrangers Desjardins Group, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, KfW IPEX-Bank, and MUFG. Desjardins Group acted as a...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EarthX today announced the final speaker lineup for Earthx2026, a three-day Congress of Conferences taking place in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole on April 20–22, 2026. Reinforcing EarthX’s mission to convene pragmatic, cross-sector solutions for global environmental challenges, this expanded roster brings together leaders from business, government, science, sports, infrastructure, energy, ocean innovation, and culture. Now in its 15th year, Earthx2026 continues to serve...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Professor of global ecology Thomas Crowther will release his debut book, Nature’s Echo: Harnessing Ancient Feedback Loops to Heal a Changing Planet, with Harper Horizon on June 2, 2026. Known for his groundbreaking work in global ecosystem ecology and described in The Guardian as “the Steve Jobs of nature” and as “the John Lennon of ecology, and this book his ‘Imagine’” (Mark Stevenson, author of An Optimist’s Tour of the Future), Thomas Crowther draws on cutt...

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio, introduces the Love Our Oceans Collection ahead of Earth Day, featuring durable chew toys made with 30% reclaimed fishing nets – giving new purpose to materials that may otherwise harm marine ecosystems. The collection uses over 100,000 pounds of ocean-bound nylon repurposed into durable chew toys that support dogs' natural chewing instincts while helping reduce waste. Each year, over 1 mil...

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, is celebrating Earth Day through a day of community service in Lexington, Ky. Valvoline Inc. volunteers will plant trees and lay sod at Habitat for Humanity homes in the final stages of construction, in partnership with Trees Lexington and Habitat for Humanity of Lexington. Taking place in recognition of Earth Day, the volunteer effort will bring together Valvoline...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, today published its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the company is advancing its Filtration for a Thriving Future strategy while delivering meaningful environmental, social, and business results. “At Donaldson, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand,” said Rich Lewis, President and CEO. “Our FY25 progress reflects how our glo...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Earth Month, National Geographic is giving one lucky winner and up to three guests the chance to choose their own adventure into some of the most extraordinary places in the world. As part of Disney’s “Step Into Wonder” Earth Month campaign, National Geographic launches the third annual Earth Month sweepstakes, giving fans the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize trip with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The winner and their guests will have...

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sumitomo Biorational Company LLC, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd., today celebrated its official launch with an inauguration event held in Libertyville, Illinois. The event brought together employees, leaders, and stakeholders in person, while team members from the company’s major global sites joined virtually to mark the occasion. Sumitomo Biorational officially began operations on April 1, bringing together Valent BioSciences LLC, MGK, and V...