News & Insights

January 16, 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Sustainability

New legislation is changing the landscape for renewable energy and sustainable development. This blog breaks down key sustainability impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, from phasing out clean energy incentives to changes in the NEPA review process…

May 20, 2025

Abstract: Alternative Analysis for Delaware’s Coastal Regulatory Building Line

Read the abstract for Larry Trout (Straughan) and Jennifer Pongratz's (DNREC) presentation on State and Local Floodplain Management Initiatives at the 2025 Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) National Conference!

April 28, 2025

Straughan JEST Team Receives Safety and Health Excellence NOVA Award for 2024

Straughan's JEST team at NASA JSC received the Safety and Health Excellence NOVA Award for 2024 – read to learn more about their accomplishments!

March 27, 2025

EPA and USACE to Clarify Waters of the United States Definition – What to Know

Understand the Environmental Protection Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers' latest announcement about clarifications to come on the definition of waters of the United States.

March 12, 2025

Navigating NEPA – A Brief Update on Where Things Stand

A brief update on recent changes to NEPA implementing regulations.

February 28, 2025

Honoring Dr. Lilia Abron – A Trailblazer in Chemical Engineering and Sustainability

Learn about the remarkable accomplishments of Dr. Lilia Abron, the first black woman to earn a PhD in chemical engineering and start an environmental engineering firm!