ITT Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of O.I. Corporation for approximately $29 million. ITT values the contribution that OI will make to ITT’s Analytics business, which was formed earlier this year with the acquisition of Nova Analytics.
About one in eight fish samples in Indiana had mercury levels that exceeded the recommended safety limit for human consumption, according to a recently released federal study.
The global firm will seek to grow its business in developing countries while minimizing its environmental footprint.
Duke economist Martin Smith suggests the agency should also consider the potential health and environmental effects of salmon production that might stem from the fish's faster growth and less need for feed.
Pennsylvania’s Gov. Edward G. Rendell said his state is aiming to cut its oil consumption by more than a half-million gallons as it invests in 21 alternative fuel projects that will create 221 jobs and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 14.5 million pounds.
Science Applications International Corporation has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide hosting services to the agency's National Computer Center.
State-level leaders are building regional partnerships to accelerate work on the green economy while California recognizes the work in progress through its award program.
The affected states include Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
U.S. policymakers must focus more closely on developing new energy storage technologies as they consider a national renewable electricity standard.
The Justice Department announced Monday that a federal court jury convicted Keith Gordon-Smith and his asbestos abatement company, Gordon-Smith Contracting Inc., of violating CAA asbestos work practice standards and lying to hide the violations.
According to the company, its investigations have found no cases in which all the conditions of the malware would be fulfilled.
Mark Philbrick recommends an "anticipatory governance" approach, meaning nanotubes would be considered hazardous until their toxicity and behavior can be better understood.
The microsite shares information related to the identity and common uses of the additives and constituents generally involved in the hydraulic fracturing process.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, preparing for and cleaning up after a holiday meals and parties can use much more water than ordinary, everyday use.
Puralytics' photochemical water purification process took top honors with 28 percent of the audience vote during Global Water Intelligence's first U.S. conference.
The document highlights activities that states are pursuing to build system capacity using Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grant set-asides.
Eco Expo Asia featured green transportation at its fifth annual conference and exhibition in Hong Kong.
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will present the American Society of Landscape Architects the 2010 Award of Excellence in December.
The demonstration facility will help the district evaluate environmental and energy recoveries.
Ron Sivitz' designed beach house recently won Platinum status from the U.S. Green Building Council. The builder shares tips on how to make your project LEED-worthy.