Water


EPA Honors Palos Verdes Team for Risk Education Effort

The Palos Verdes Shelf Fish Contamination Education Collaborative Community Outreach Team educated local fishermen and the Vietnamese and Chinese communities on the dangers of consuming contaminated fish.

Michael Kintner-Meyer, Rob Pratt, Tom Secrest, and Kevin Schneider

PNNL Report: Smart Grid Could Lower Emissions 12% by 2030

One Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researcher says the report has significant implications for public and private sector interests engaging in future research, financial and policy decisions in this area.

35 Midwest Communities Sign on for Lower Footprints

EPA Region 5 has increased membership in its Community Climate Change Initiative, which offers free resources to help communities address the issue.

First St. Louis Community College Brownfields Class Graduates

St. Louis Community College used funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for its green jobs program.

EPA Orders Dolberry Energy to Cease Brine Discharges

Dallas, Texas, company has 30 days to comply and remove brine from the flow path to the tributary of Little Salt Creek.

Nutmeg Valley Road Site Still Protective, EPA Says

Following its five-year review, EPA said natural degradation and state and local laws are preventing exposure to contaminated groundwater.

Chevrolet Silverado B20

Automaker, RFS2 and Bus Fleet Commit to Biodiesel

Attendees at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference got an earful of good news for the industry.



Advocates Seek Stronger Stormwater Controls in Washington

Earthjustice files lawsuit to protect salmon and close loopholes.

PPIC Showcases Leak Detection Technology for Nuclear Plants

Pressure Pipe Inspection Co. completes 100 power plant inspections and provides utilities with vital information about the condition of their water pipelines.

German Water Company Wins Major Pakistan Contract

Ultrafiltration technology from inge watertechnologies will be used for 1,600 drinking water plants in Pakistan.

4 More Maine Towns Protect Coastal Waters

"No Discharge Area" designations will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head, Maine.

Pesticide Safety Tips

Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or not are stored properly. Here are some tips from the Environmental Protection Agency for safer pest control.

Ozarka Partners with Ducks Unlimited to Restore East Texas Wetlands

Bottled water company gives $30,000 gift to be used to enhance wetlands for waterfowl and wildlife.

New Light Bulb Is Efficient and Has No Mercury, RTI Says

Nanofibers were essential to producing a high efficiency lighting device in research that was supported by the Department of Energy's Solid-State Lighting program.

UNT Model Suggests Proteins May Work for CO2 Capture

A technique used to develop new pharmaceuticals could be used to develop new materials that capture carbon dioxide.

Maine DEP Finds Pharmaceuticals in Landfill Leachate

Trash disposal isn't the answer to keeping drugs out of the water supply after all.

Indiana Professor: Obama Should Order GHG Cuts

Rafael Reuveny says consensus won't work for managing greenhouse gas emissions.

N.Y. Group Wants Environmental Fund Restored

Gov. Paterson's budget proposal guts New York's environmental fund by one-third, jeopardizes water and air quality protection.