Mayor Bloomberg signs legislation that will prevent contaminants from buildings from getting into the public water system.
Gov. Chris Gregoire is seeking legislation to lower the number of hearings and appeals boards, eliminate duplications, and standardize procedures for laws.
According to Sen. Lautenberg, almost 40 percent of bottled water comes from municipal water sources.
Federal agencies win largest bankruptcy settlement in U.S. history and plan to use funds to clean and restore sites contaminated by ASARCO mining operations in 19 states.
- By L.K. Williams, EPonline
The agency has extended the comment period that was set to expire Dec. 28.
EPA says the specification will help homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills.
GE technology helps plant reuse cooling tower water for lime slakers and pug mills.
More than 30 organizations are represented in a new coalition that will leverage support from citizens across the United States.
The science-based tool lets a user quickly assess the relative vulnerability of species to the effects of predicted climate change in a specific geographic area.
A group of students in Meadow Vista, Calif., with Sony developed wi-fi, solar-powered cameras that will enlist the help of Internet firewatchers who can raise the alarm.
Whether it is reducing weight, driving more efficiently, or using biofuels, corporate fleet owners can reduce their greenhouse cases, EDF says.
Corporate Accountability International calls such spending wasteful and urges support of public water.
The investigation into the M/V Theotokos led to the first criminal prosecutions under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act.
Computer scientists, with a $1.5 million grant, hope to develop a network of sensors that detect air pollution hot spots indoors and out.
Thomas Adams and Paul I. Barton have already applied for a patent on a novel configuration of natural gas, solid oxide fuel cells, and carbon capture and sequestration that would compete well in the power sector if the government placed a tax on carbon emissions.
Water and wastewater facilities, collection and distribution systems and public works functions are now under a centralized operation.
University scientists in Wisconsin and Minnesota say aspens are already growing at accelerated rates in their natural environment.
Allocation could increase if supply conditions improve, according to the Department of Water Resources.