Water


Ocean Waves May Trigger Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapse

Researchers propose that southbound traveling infragravity waves may be a key mechanical agent that contributes to the production and/or expansion of the pre-existing crevasse fields on ice shelves.

Final Rule Lowers Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel Engines

Owners and operators of the largest of the engines will need to install emissions controls, such as catalysts, to engine exhaust systems.

Southern Antarctic Peninsula from 1947 to 2009

USGS: Ice Shelves Disappearing on Antarctic Peninsula

U.S. Geological Survey says retreating ice shelves could result in sea-level rise and threaten coastal communities and low-lying islands worldwide.

Feds Pass on 'Qui Tam' Lawsuit against JM Eagle

Company says federal government declined to intervene in a lawsuit questioning the quality of its PVC water pipe products.

Texas Files Review Petitions on GHG Endangerment Finding

Gov. Perry says finding is based on discredited IPCC science and would hurt state agriculture and energy interests.

Biodiesel Process Uses Catalytically Active Particles

Rockwood’s Sachtleben unit plans to introduce a process catalyst and build a commercial-scale pilot plant in Minnesota.



Conn. DEP Officer Recommends Millstone NPDES Renewal

The Millstone Power Station will need to take steps to protect aquatic life and study the cooling system, however.

EPA Launches Gateway Site for New Rules

The agency's newest Web site provides information early and in a concise format to help users gauge interest in a particular regulation.

Delta, Virgin, and Southwest Get Best Recycling Ranking

ResponsibleShopper.org gives out grades on the airline industry's performance and United and US Airways don't pass.

Strategic Directions in the Electric Utility Industry Survey

U.S. Electric Utility Survey Reflects Impact of Uncertainty

Respondents see future for coal power generation even as plans for wind and solar increase, said Black & Veatch.

Pennsylvania Onboard with New Great Lakes Action Plan

The governor said his state will have to integrate current restoration plans into a specific set of priorities and actions for government and nongovernment organizations.

Report Confirms Safety, Security of U.S. Nuclear Plants

A day after President Obama announced billions in loan guarantees to build and operate two new nuclear reactors, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a report summarizing the nuclear power industry's performance in FY2009.

National Wildlife Week Set for March 15-21

The National Wildlife Federation campaign week is the time to get those "inside kids" to take a walk on the wild side.

Industrial Laundry Company to Pay $1.8 M for VOCs

G&K Services Co. agreed to pay the money to Connecticut for laundering shop towels soiled with solvents, oils and grease in 2008.

Green Chemists Pull Out Catalysts for Reuse

McGill University chemists developed a catalyst that involves the nanoparticles of a simple iron magnet.

Epicado: Google Penalizes UK Web Sites on 'Green' Servers

According to a Stroud, Glouchestershire, Web marketing company, Google's policy lowers search result rankings for sites hosted outside the United Kingdom.

Regenesis Management Group Aligns with Colorado State

New research alliance will focus on water conservation research.