Sustainability


Rentech Enters Engineering Phase for Synfuels Plant

Rialto Renewable Energy Center would provide about 600 barrels per day of renewable synthetic fuels.

Jefferson Renewable Energy Gets Waste Plant Permit

Ohio EPA has approved the air permit for a $317-million renewable energy plant

Revised Specs Lower Cost of WaterSense in New Homes

EPA has refined the draft labeling specification for single-family new homes.

Desalination Pilot to Test Advanced Vapor Compression

Terrabon LLC has engaged Applied Water Management to provide engineering and operating services for a desalination pilot plant in Laredo, Texas.

Maryland Preparing to Implement GHG Reduction Act

The state must achieve a 25 percent reduction in emissions by 2020.

WaterSmart Meeting Garners High-profile Support

The second annual conference will include the Alliance for Water Efficiency,, GreenPlumbers USA, and the International Center for Water Technology.



Network Emphasizes Conservation in Landscape Work

AquaSave Network is committed to help landscape and irrigation professionals thrive despite drought and water demand conditions.

May 29 Is Deadline for Energy Efficiency Abstracts

ACEEE conference will cover aggressive resource goals, regulatory mechanisms, and integrated planning and operation.

Zayed $1.5-M Prize Rewards Energy Innovation

Companies, organizations, or individuals are eligible for nomination.

AWE Notes Water Efficiency Bills in Congress

The Alliance for Water Efficiency particularly noted a measure that would provide $50 million for a water efficiency and conservation rebate program.

The Interstate Training Advantage

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission has shown that there are advantages to approaching the need for training, and the ways to meet that need, from a regional perspective.

Commentary

A Thought for World Environment Day

Engineer asks why consumer waste is not treated onsite.

Tel Aviv Professor's Fibers 'See' Contaminants in Real Time

Abraham Katzir has modified special fibers that can detect "colors" that distinguish between pure and contaminated water.

MSABP: Can You Say Sludgeless?

Just three years ago, the company introduced its technology and it already has a five-year, multimillion-dollar exclusive supply and licensing contract with Teijin Limited.

UN Report Urges Northeast Asia to Use Water Wisely

The United Nations' Environment Programme found that five major river basins have suffered from scarce water resources.