Day: 19 May 2026

NSC, Wolters Kluwer Enablon Report Finds Adoption of AI Growing Rapidly Among EHS Professionals

Stuart Mitchell

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming operational in workplace safety programs, but most safety professionals say clear guidelines should be set, according to a report released today by the National Safety Council and Wolters Kluwer Enablon. The Safety Shift: EHS Readiness in 2026 reveals the status and perceptions of AI across core environmental, health and safety (EHS) activities, including incident prediction, hazard identification, compliance, analytics and reporting. However, this excitement is tempered by caution regarding overreliance and the importance of human judgment in decision-making. While there is strong interest in adopting AI in…

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The Ad Council and NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths with New PSAs for “Never Happens” Campaign and Richard Scarry Partnership

Stuart Mitchell

As part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their “Never Happens” campaign. Pediatric vehicular heatstroke remains the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatalities for children 14 and younger and typically presents in one of three key scenarios: children forgotten in a car by a caregiver, children gaining access to unlocked vehicles on their own and being unable to get out, and children left behind in a car. The campaign features all three…

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MetLife Foundation Awards Over $6.5 Million Globally to Address Essential Community Needs

Stuart Mitchell

MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), providing more than $6.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing essential community needs. By tackling critical issues, the program supports nonprofits providing the services and resources people rely on to build financial security and resilience, reflecting MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s long‑standing commitment to helping people and communities move forward with greater confidence and access to opportunity. Launched in 2023 and expanded globally in 2025, CIGP supports organizations with solutions focused on food security, mental well‑being, environmental sustainability and vibrant…

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Bezos Earth Fund Teams-Up with Scientists to Reinvent What Clothes Are Made Of – Announces $34 Million in New Grants

Stuart Mitchell

The fashion industry is one of the most creative, dynamic and pervasive in the world — a significant part of everyday life and personal expression. That’s why recently, the Bezos Earth Fund announced $34 million to advance breakthrough materials for the fashion and textile industry. Working with scientists and researchers across the United States, new grants build on the Bezos Earth Fund mission to support innovative solutions that benefit the planet, people, and communities. They specifically focus on research and development of next-generation materials that look and feel like today’s…

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Battery recycling innovation surging as countries seek to strengthen critical mineral supply and energy security

Stuart Mitchell

The number of lithium-ion and similar batteries reaching end-of-life is expected to rise sharply from the mid-2030s onwards, making managing battery waste safely and efficiently a key challenge. Companies, universities and public research centers are responding by accelerating innovation to recycle critical raw materials and reduce reliance on primary mining, while mitigating the environmental impact. According to a new study published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), international patent families (IPFs) related to battery circularity recorded an average annual growth rate of 42%…

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