Executive Brief • May 28, 2026
NAEM
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Cultural anthropologist, author, and speaker
Climate Change’s Worst-Case Scenario is Officially Canceled
Based on falling clean-energy costs, climate policy, and recent emissions trends, the highest-emissions pathway has become “implausible.”
Vox

What We Know About the Current Ebola Outbreak
The risk to Americans right now is low, but sweeping cuts to public health infrastructure present challenges to handling infectious disease threats at home and abroad.
John Hopkins University

What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.
Wired

Two Steps Back, but Three Forward for Sustainability Reporting
Nine in 10 companies that are no longer required to report under EU directives say they will not only maintain but also expand their sustainability reporting.
Reuters

The Power of Supervisor Communication: Transforming Safety Culture on Work Sites
Safety leaders are the key interpreters and communicators who influence safety behavior on work sites, often more than formal policies or procedures.
EHS Today
 
2026 Research
The State of Artificial Intelligence in EHS and Sustainability
New Research Report:
The State of AI in EHS and Sustainability

Grounded in a quantitative benchmarking survey of EHS&S professionals, this research report explores how organizations are currently using AI, the primary drivers for adoption, where they are seeing success, and where challenges persist as they attempt to scale its use.
 
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2026 NAEM Excellence Awards
2026 Excellence Awards
NAEM Excellence Awards Now Open
Submit your nominations by July 17, 2026

The NAEM Excellence Awards recognize emerging and established leaders in the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability community, as well as showcase best practices of EHS and Sustainability management.
 
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2026 Regional Events
PFAS Regulatory Changes & Rollbacks
June 23, 2026
9:00 - 10:30 AM ET
Toledo, Ohio (Virtual & In-Person)
Free to attend

Understanding current regulatory requirements, rollbacks, and trends is crucial to planning for future use of PFAS-containing chemicals, their handling, and cleanup/remediation.
 
FREE REGISTRATION
2026 Webinars
Navigating Corporate Water Stewardship Reporting
Navigating Corporate Water Stewardship Reporting
June 16, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Free for members, $99 for non-members

Explore real strategies used by Block, Inc. to align its global operations with recognized standards, close data gaps, and transform water measurement into effective risk governance, as well as key lessons learned along the way.
 
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2026 Conferences
IMPACT26 | Revamping the Sustainability Value Proposition
IMPACT26 Virtual Conference
Revamping the Sustainability Value Proposition
June 10, 2026

Hear how your peers are leaning into their organizations’ strongest drivers for action to set and revise sustainability goals and shift communication efforts. You’ll also learn strategies for engaging different stakeholder groups in a way that is credible and effective.
 
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EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
WOMENLEAD26
EHS&S Women’s Leadership Conference
July 28 - 30, 2026
Austin, Texas

WOMENLEAD26 provides a unique opportunity to connect with women across the EHS and Sustainability profession to share insights, discuss challenges, and strengthen their effectiveness.
 
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EHS&S Job Opportunities
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager
Central Rent-A-Crane
Fairland, Indiana (Hybrid)

Continental Hazardous Cargo Supervisor
Amentum Antarctica
Nationwide

Project Safety Manager
Kraemer North America
Tacoma, Washington

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager
Central Contractors Service
Alsip, Illinois (Hybrid)