Water


EPA Fines Oregon Freeze Dry for Failing to Report Ammonia Release

Oregon Freeze Dry Inc. will pay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency $3,323 for its failure to report an estimated 422 pounds of anhydrous ammonia released at its food freeze dryer facility in Albany, Ore.

Pediatricians Weigh In on Toxic Chemicals Debate

American Academy Of Pediatrics joins the debate over chemicals and contradicts the chemical industry on provisions of reform.

Food vs. Fuel: The Debate is Over (With Video)

A new study released by the Grain Farmers of Ontario should put an end to the ongoing debate of whether the grain we grow should be used for food or fuel: We can and should do both.

Basic Consumer Guide about Electric Vehicles

The Electric Power Research Institute has published a basic consumer guide that addresses questions about electric vehicle technology and performance.

Partnerships Offer Innovative Water Filtration Conservation Technologies to the DoD

GreenHouse Holdings Inc. and Seychelle Environmental Technologies Inc. will offer a variety of innovative water filtration and conservation technologies to the Department of Defense.

Virginia to Use Asphalt Recycling in I-81 Repair project

Virginia is rehabilitating a stretch of I-81 through the use of several types of asphalt recycling methods.

Researchers Develop Environmentally Friendly Plastics

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a portfolio of degradable plastics derived from renewable resources that could serve as a viable alternative to plastics made from petroleum and natural gas.

Most U.S. Consumers Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle

Plug-in electric vehicles may just be entering the market, but most U.S. consumers are ready to buy them.



Incorporating Virus in Solar Cells Could Increase Efficiency

Researchers at MIT have found a way to make significant improvements to the power-conversion efficiency of solar cells by enlisting the services of tiny viruses to perform detailed assembly work at the microscopic level.

U.S. Treasury to Retire Paper Check for New Recipients of Social Security

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is retiring the paper Social Security check for millions of baby boomers and others applying for federal benefits, a move that will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next 10 years.

Five Eastern Washington Gas Stations Fined for Violating Federal Air Rules on Tribal Land

Three companies operating five gas stations in eastern Washington will pay more than $8,000 for violating federal air rules on tribal land, according to several orders issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Four Million Rural Kenyans to Get Safe Drinking Water

Close to one million LifeStraw® Family water filters will be donated and installed in households in the Western Province of Kenya.

Research: Environmentalists Had Spending Edge in Cap and Trade

New research challenges the commonly held view that cap and trade legislation failed because of the spending advantages of opponents and false balance in news coverage.

Survey Finds Many Working Americans Want to Improve Green Practices on the Job

According to OfficeMax's 2011 Green Workplace survey, companies are making strides in adopting environmentally responsible business practices, and many employees make it their personal mission to be mindful of the environment at the office.

Hazardous Waste on Your Living Room Floor

Carpet pads commonly sold to consumers in the United States and other developed countries contain dangerous chemicals that can cause nervous system damage, particularly in infants and toddlers.

Colorado Climber Launches Three-year Expedition for Global Water, Sanitation Solutions

Beginning on Earth Day 2011, Internationally acclaimed mountain climber Jake Norton is attempting to do something no climber’s yet done so more people throughout the developing world realize their fervent dream of drinking safe water and having improved sanitation.

Send a Lei to Raise Money for The Ocean Project

Maui Jim plans to spread some virtual "aloha spirit" around the world with a new promotion, "Send a Lei," that raises money for The Ocean Project.

Celebrities Show Our Planet is Not an Ashtray (With Video)

More than 360 billion cigarettes are smoked in the United States on an annual basis. The butts and filters pollute beaches, parks, roads and waterways worldwide.

Concrete Recycling May Cut Highway Construction Cost, Landfill Use

Purdue University civil engineers are working with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to perfect the use of recycled concrete for highway construction, a strategy that could reduce material costs by as much as 20 percent.

Photovoltaic Systems Boost Sales Prices of California Homes

New research by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds strong evidence that homes with solar photovoltaic systems sell for a premium over homes without solar systems.