Since 2001, communities have increased their investment in water security efforts. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gave $51 million in grants in fiscal 2002 for vulnerability assessments and has since provided more than $150 million for tools, training, and technical assistance to the water sector, states, and other groups, according to Jennifer B. Nuzzo, a senior analyst for the Center for Biosecurity at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
This article originally appeared in the 12/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Samsung’s silver bullet for making clothes bacteria-free using innovative nanotechnology sounded like a great idea. But the company’s SilverCare washing machine came under scrutiny last year when environmental advocates and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pondered the little-known health risks of the washer’s silver ion particles.
This article originally appeared in the 12/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Facility designers traditionally have used two-dimensional (2-D) drawings to illustrate plans, sections, and associated information to their clients. This format requires reviewers to have strong visualization skills. It often lacks sufficient detail in the early stages, giving reviewers little to comment on until the drawings are nearly complete. By that time, changes are costly and time-consuming.
This article originally appeared in the 12/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.