A casual phone conversation with his brother led engineer Jeremiah Jackson to develop an innovative arsenic filtration system that could improve the lives of people affected by arsenic-contaminated drinking water.
Permitting and siting hurdles as well as activist groups have delayed several energy projects, says the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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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.
Australian plant has saved 6.4 million gallons of water per year while increasing water efficiency and reducing operating costs.
EPA pushes Energy Star pledge to encourage the use of more efficient lighting and other products.
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.
Mixed use and LEED certifications mark the American Institute of Architects criteria for its list of top sustainable designs.