Sustainability


Rare, UTEP Degree Program Calls for Grassroots Change

The team has developed a master's degree in communication for conservationists.

Recycled Water Stakeholders Group Wins Leadership Honor

Recycled Water Stakeholders Group gets recognition for negotiating a new California policy on recycled water.

Metropolitan's Skinner Water Plant Flips on Solar

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ties into solar power for its Robert A. Skinner Water Treatment Plant in Temecula Valley.

Agilent, China Center Team up to Find Toxins

Agilent Technologies and teh China National Environmental Monitoring Center found a way to detect and identify perfluorinated compounds in water and soil.

States, EPA Enforce Fluorescent Recycling Laws

Residents may not be aware of bans on fluorescent lamp disposal in nine states.

NOAA: Four Fish Stocks Fully Rebuilt

Atlantic bluefish, Gulf of Mexic king mackerel and two stocks of Atlantic monkfish have been rebuilt to support sustainable harvest.

UMassOnline to Address Environmental Mandates

The university is offering three new environmental programs related to sustainability, public policy, and green building.



GE Helps Catalonia Make the Most of Water Supply

GE and a water company have opened an advanced river water desalination plan near Barcelona.

WERF Has $500,000 for New Water Quality Research

The Water Environment Research Foundation will support new or ongoing projects that preserve resources and transform how wastewater and stormwater facilities protect public health.

WateReuse Foundation, PUB Form Research Alliance

The organizations will pool resources to impact alternative sources of water supply.

Emerson to Install SCADA System at Wind Farm

Portland General Electric Co. will use Ovation SCADA at the Biglow Canyon wind farm, whic is about 140 miles east of Portland, Ore.

Noblis Offers GHG Analysis over the Web

The nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization provides analytical tools to assess a company's sustainability status.

Trend Home Rainwater System Uses Goulds Pumps

The home features permeable pavements, structured insulated panels, a tempered passive solar orientation as well as solar electricical generation.

FilmL.A. to Recruit Water Conservation Filmmakers

The company is working with Rain Bird on the next Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition.