Water


IDC Wins $7,000 Grant for Energy Optimization Research

A Missouri University of Science and Technology student-run company recently received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to study how to optimize home energy usage.

NAWC Goes to Capitol Hill March 9 and 10

Members of the National Association of Water Companies will report on their industry and seek congressional support for infrastructure legislation.

Floridians Get More Time to Comment on Water Quality Standards

EPA will schedule additional public hearings in April.

Bartlett Grain Settles Case on Pesticide Repackaging

The company will pay $14,560 and get proper authorization for repackaging pesticide products as required by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

DOE to Invest in DuPont's Macroalgae-to-Biobutanol Research

U.S. Department of Energy awards $17.7 million to DuPont and partners for next-generation biofuels.

Settlement Resolves Chlorine Spills by AES Thames Plant

The coal-fired power plant in Connecticut allegedly released sodium hypochlorite in 2006 into the Thames River.

Attorneys Speculate on Value of SEC Carbon Disclosure

Even though there are no accepted standards, companies that create little or no greenhouse gases are being pushed to measure their emissions and disclose material risks for investors.

First Green IT Economic Summit Set for Earth Day

The summit, slated for April 22, will bring the convergence of the latest breakthroughs in Green hardware and software technology, and the power of the Internet.



How to Take the Stress Out of Replacing Chinese Drywall

A general contractor offers three tips to help homeowners regain control of their "hostage" situation.

Lawsuit Seeks PCB Warnings on Fish Oil Supplements

Citing California Proposition 65, plaintiffs have tested fish oil supplements containing PCBs that did not disclose high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls.

CAP Survey Shows Water, Wastewater Plants Improve Chemical Security

The Center for American Progress study says 554 treatment plants have switched from chlorine gas to UV disinfection or liquid bleach.

AWWA: Senate Security Bill Needs Local-Decision Power

The American Water Works Association advised the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs that local decision-making is critical to water security and public health.

Health Canada Offers Environmental Health Resource

The four-year Hazardcheck campaign unveiled on March 1 builds on the Government of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan and Clean Air Agenda.

Agency Seeks Comments on Vessel Water Discharges Report

EPA has completed a draft of the report Congress requested in 2008 and would like to hear your feedback.

Companies Say They Will Report, Reduce Emissions without Regulation

The Climate Registry's survey reveals that its members are motivated by business reasons: expected cost of carbon and consumer pressure to be green.

Hydro International's Vortex Valves to Relieve Ottawa Flooding

More than 400 valves completes 930-unit project designed to control stormwater flows into the city’s combined sewer system.

USDA Initiative to Improve Mississippi River Water Quality

A new $320 million, four-year initiative could significantly improve drinking water quality for Americans in 12 states in the Mississippi River Basin.

UNT's Huggett Working on Chemical Screening Process

European Chemical Industry Council and International Life Sciences Institute are funding the work with a total of $120,000.

Lawyers Review Climate, TSCA Issues at Conference

The American Bar Association holds its annual environmental gathering in Salt Lake City for first time.