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Study: Sewage Sludge Builds Organic Matter in Depleted Soils

A seven-year studying Brazil finds that applications of sewage sludge increased organic content in both clay and sandy soils.

Biodiesel Group Urges Congress to Reconcile Tax Incentive Bills

The Senate and House have passed bills extending the tax incentive and now the National Biodiesel Board is eager to see a bipartisan measure reach President Obama's desk.

Fort Worth Gets $400,000 Boost for Brownfields Program

Half of the funds will be used to conduct petroleum assessment activities and the other half will be spent on hazardous substances assessments. 

Contractors Need to Know Lead-based Paint Requirements

Requirements for certification, training and work practices go into effect on April 22 along with the potential for fines of $32,500 per violation per day.

USDA Initiative to Improve Sage-Grouse Conservation

The agency will use up to $16 million to reduce threats to the birds, including disease and invasive species and habitat improvement. 

Ohio Environmental Steward Award Deadline Is March 29

Small businesses in Ohio are encouraged to apply for the 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship Awards.

Studies Needed to Assess Long-Term Effects of Drugs in Drinking Water

The Great Lakes Alliance report explores emerging threat and possible solutions.

EPA Seeks Comment on Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

The report says that overall GHG emissions decreased by 2.9 percent in 2008, which is attributed to low fuel and electricity consumption.



European Users Accept No-Mix Toilets

Survey of 2,700 people in seven European countries found that about 80 percent of users support the idea of the technology that may provide environmental benefits.

New Law Would Authorize, Fund Great Lakes' Cleanup

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, led by EPA, would target the most significant chemical, biological, and physical problems in the system.

DOE Selects NRG for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Demo

NRG will receive up to $154 million to build a demonstration unit near Houston, Texas.

Knoxville Utility Contracts with Insituform for Sewer Rehab

Hallsdale-Powell Utility District is using stimuls funds to help upgrade sewer pipelines and lower infiltration into its system.

Orange County to Expand Groundwater Replenishment

The Orange County Water District awarded Siemens a $14-million contract for a hollow-fiber membrane treatment system.

Experts Doubt Bisphenol A Risky for Humans

A commentary and a paper say the latest research "closes the door" on claims the chemical is an environmental hazard of concern.

Study Finds Governments Using Markets to Save Species

Ecosystem Marketplace says properly structured mitigation programs result in creating natural habitat that is larger than the area affected by development and potentially better integrated into the regional ecosystem.

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear SSM Exemption Case

The high court's action will let stand an appellate court decision to end the "startup, shutdown, and malfunction" exemption for industrial facilities.

Team Completions Requests Waste Injection Well Permit

EPA seeks comment on the company's request to dispose of leachate in a Michigan underground injection well.

CAA 2010 Targets Mercury, SO2, and NOx

Sen. Carper hopes to end court challenges with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 and provide electric utilities with certainty and predictability about the future and energy investments.

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UW Study Finds Nitryl Chloride Away from Coastline

The University of Washington research says chloride atoms can contribute to smog formation in coastal areas but finding them inland was a bit of a surprise.