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San Diego first responders last year participated in an emergency response scenario exercise.

Training for Disasters

The Alliance for Hazardous Materials Professionals uses emergency response scenarios to train members on the protocols for life-threatening situations.

Spain to Build the Country's Largest Biomass Plant

The biomass plant will be built in the southern town of Huelva and will use state aid set aside for renewable energy projects.

SAIC Recognized as Leader in Sustainable Engineering

Independent analyst firm names SAIC among leaders in market.

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Wandering the Web

Check out these new websites: A Thirsty Planet, ITT H2O Pros, EnergyTrends, and much more.

Pollution Prevention Starts at Home

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection offers 13 tips for preventing pollution in your home.

Air Transport Group Launches iFlex Program to Shorten Routes

Flexible long-haul flight routing could save fuel and lower carbon emissions, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Methane-to-Market Partners Look for More Emission Reductions at Mexico Meeting

Thirty-six governments will be represented at the Oct. 1 meeting in which participants will try to identify possible additional resources to achieve global action to lower methane emissions.

Knowledge System to Be Used Worldwide to Manage GHG Storage Collaboration

PNNL's Geologic Sequestration Software Suite is expected to be used in planning, deployment, and monitoring of carbon storage projects.



Disney's Tinker Bell to Help Inspire Energy-efficiency Practices Amongst Youth

An all-new series of public service announcements, created by Disney, provides kids with memorable tips on ways to reduce energy consumption in their own homes.

Emhart Industries Finishes Initial Cleanup at Centredale Manor

The company excavated contaminated soil near and under parts of the Brook Village parking lot in North Providence, R.I., at a cost of about $1.7 million.

SAWS Seeks Innovative Water Supply Project Ideas

Following the request for information, the San Antonio Water System will release a request for proposals on water supply diversification.

E-Quickie Electric Car Draws Energy from the Ground

The "E-Quickie," a three-wheeled electric car, draws energy wirelessly from electric conducting paths on the ground.

NIST Finalizes First Set of Smart Grid Security Guidelines

The National Institute of Standards and Technology said the guidelines provide a technical foundation for utilities, hardware and software manufacturers, energy management service providers, and others to build upon.

FMA Congresses and Waste Management Changing Attitudes: From Garbage Collection to Environmental Performance

Waste Management is leading the charge in offering integrated sustainability solutions by helping companies look at waste streams from top to bottom and inside out. This shift in the way the company is positioning its business is a major turnaround for how it is viewed by its customers.

China Plans to Lead World in Ecofriendly Cars

China plans to become a leader in eco-friendly cars that could include forcing foreign automakers to share key technologies for access to its market.

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The Asbestos Debacle

The health risk and liabilities of this hazardous substance cost too much to ignore; the best approach is to eliminate the problem.

Micro Air Vehicles May Someday Detect Environmental Hazards

Robotic, insect-scale devices may one day monitor and explore hazardous environments, such as collapsed structures, caves and chemical spills.

World Water Monitoring Day Debuts Data Map before Sept. 18

The Outpost Central designed map will allow participants to easily view data; upload photos, qualitative feedback and more.

Experts: Research and Development of Biofuels Must be Done in Conjunction with the Development of Advanced Combustion Engines

Transportation experts are proposing that the research and development of next-generation biofuels must be done in conjunction with the development of advanced combustion engines if those biofuels are to become a reality and long-term success in the U.S. transportation sector, according to a new report issued by Sandia National Laboratories

A123 Systems Opens the Largest Lithium Ion Automotive Battery Manufacturing Plant in North America

New facility in Livonia, Mich. significantly expands A123's production capabilities to meet increasing global demand; company expects to create thousands of jobs in Michigan.