Water


TCEQ Extends Deadline for School Bus Retrofit Applications

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has about $1.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for pollution-control devices on diesel school buses.

IWA Identifies Winning European Water Engineering Projects

The International Water Association announces regional winners of this year's project innovation awards.

Singapore Opens Its Largest NEWater Plant

Black & Veatch joins celebration for the opening of Sembcorp Industries' water recycling facility.

HDR Recognized for Work on Gills Onions Project

The American Council of Engineering Companies presents the Grand Conceptor Award to HDR for waste-to-energy project.

Poll Shows Some Americans Plan to Drive Less after BP Oil Spill

The Shelton Group surveyed 1,312 consumers, and about 13 percent said they will stop buying BP gas.

U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Collaborate on Phasing Down HFCs

Hydrofluorocarbons, which replaced chlorofluorocarbons to protect the ozone layer, are now contributing to climate change.

Agrichemical Company Allegedly Imports Misbranded Pesticide

EPA orders Albaugh to pay $27,360 and re-label the material with directions for the safe and proper use and handling.



Latest Cancer Risk Study Calls for Cohesive Environmental Policy

President's Cancer Panel notes that while the problem is not new, the awareness of a lack of government action has grown.

Naval Research Gives NanoH2O $400,000 Grant

The company will evaluate energy efficient, reverse osmosis membranes for shipboard use.

Five Manufacturers Already Met Energy Star Challenge Goal

Kodak, Shearer's Foods, Detroit Diesel, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, and FetterGroup reduced their energy intensity by 10 percent or more in two years or less.

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Toxic Chemical Safety Bill May Protect Children from BPA

Dr. Samuel Epstein outlines the buzz on Bisphenol-A and urges support for the recently introduced Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010.

Gas Shales Summit to Screen 'Haynesville' Documentary

The summit will offer a forum for industry and environmental groups to discuss the issues surrounding the development of gas shales.

Brazil, U.S., China Ranked Worst for Environmental Impact

University of Adelaide found that the total wealth of a country (measured by gross national income) was the most important driver of environmental impact.

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ORNL's New Spectrometry Provides Quick, In-Situ Monitoring

Scientist says the technology would reduce the cost of long-term monitoring of contaminants in groundwater by up to 80 percent.

Metal Engraving Firm to Pay $31,612 to Settle 'Right-to-Know' Issues

Holland 1916 allegedly did not file chemical disclosure reports in 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Austin Energy Sold Most Green Power in 2009, NREL Says

The annual assessment of leading utility green power programs shows that more consumers are choosing clean energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory said.

Puerto Rico Authority to Spend $195 M on 126 Drinking Water Plants

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority also will pay a $1 million civil penalty and spend an additional $2.5 million to improve lake water quality.

Barcelona Tests BSSCO Power Distribution Cables

Project reports that superconductor technology would reduce energy loss and lower emissions in Spanish electricity system.

Lawmakers Tackle Endocrine Disruptors in New Bill

Reps. Markey and Moran charge EPA to test 100 chemicals over four years and determine their impact on humans.