Articles

Perspectives on government environmental data, permitting, and regulatory intelligence.

The Story Behind Apaluma’s Name and Logo

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

When we were at the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) Fall Meeting, one of the questions we kept hearing was “What does Apaluma mean?

What New Mexico’s PFAS Crisis Teaches Us About Environmental Visibility

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are among the most persistent pollutants ever created.

AI and the Future of Environmental Permitting: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

Across the United States, environmental permitting has long been a point of frustration.

The Importance of Preserving Data Ownership in the Age of AI

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

As governmental agencies modernize their systems and digitize decades of records, one principle continues to emerge as non-negotiable: agencies must retain full ownership and control of their data.

Why Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Modeling Is the Frontline of Environmental Protection

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

For decades, environmental protection has operated on a delay.

From Dark to Light: Unlocking the Power of Government Environmental Data

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

In an era where artificial intelligence and big data are reshaping how information is used and understood, one important set of data remains largely overlooked: government environmental records.

Why a Unified Approach to Environmental Data Is No Longer Optional

By Alicia J. Keyes · March 25, 2026

Every year, billions of dollars are spent across the world to monitor the health of our environment.