Industry Trends


Certification Boards Group Calls for Papers for 2010 Meeting

The conference proivdes presentations on current certification issues in water and wastewater.

NRDC Wants Chemicals Removed from Pet Products

The group filed a lawsuit in California against retailers and manufacturers for products containing propoxur without proper labeling.

Report Highlights Innovative Public Transit Systems

An Environmental Defense Fund report provides case studies that highlight transit innovations across the United States.



Chamber Directs Attention to Energy Project Obstacles

Permitting and siting hurdles as well as activist groups have delayed several energy projects, says the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Commentary

Jackson Discusses American Clean Energy and Security Act

On April 22, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson spoke before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the draft American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

Trucost Measures Carbon in Mutual Funds

A new report offers comparisons of the carbon footprints of leading U.S. mutual funds.

GE Recognizes Nyrstar's Water Conservation Efforts

Australian plant has saved 6.4 million gallons of water per year while increasing water efficiency and reducing operating costs.

New Mexico Laws Support Jobs, Renewable Energy

Gov. Bill Richardson approves the use of federal and state funds for training, among other things.

Campaign Educates Kids on Fighting Climate Change

EPA pushes Energy Star pledge to encourage the use of more efficient lighting and other products.

Calif. Utilities Provide Support to Retailers for Energy Star

PG&E and SMUD are involved in a program to encourage manufacturers and retailers to education, promote, and sell the most energy-efficient TVs, computers, and monitors.

Architects Name Top 10 Sustainable Designs

Mixed use and LEED certifications mark the American Institute of Architects criteria for its list of top sustainable designs.