The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection attributes low oxygen levels to very warm weather.
The agency said this is a starting point to identify and prioritize research directions for future research.
Since EPA finalized the GHG Tailoring Rule, states may need to modify their air permit implementation plans.
The city will pay a total fine of $1.6 million to be split between the federal government and the state of Hawaii to resolve violations of the federal Clean Water Act and the state of Hawaii’s water pollution law.
Eco>Absorb Oil Only, a reformulation of Eco-Absorbent Technologies' super absorbent, repels water while absorbing oil, allowing the product to float on the surface of the water until it can be picked up.
The Interagency Task Force on CCS told President Obama that there are no insurmountable technical, legal, institutional, or other barriers to the deployment of this technology.
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County, New Orleans Society for Conservation Biology, and Vertical Harvest of Jackson Hole received runner-up prizes.
The Energy Department's retrofit project is part of a broader effort to reduce both energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and establish national guidelines and standards for retrofit methods, materials and practices.
The owners of Middlesex County and Edgeboro landfills in New Jersey agreed to enhance environmental controls and conduct regular monitoring in a settlement this week.
The three groups will develop sustainability standards for home appliances, including energy and lifecycle approaches.
Pesticides designed for outdoor use should not be used to eradicate bedbugs indoors, the agency says, warning of possible health effects.
Existing and new manufacturing facilities may need to install controls such as activated carbon injection to address mercury emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations.
NOAA says no oil has been observed for 30 days in this area.
Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant improved its efficiency by upgrading to online process monitoring and control.
Details on how to register for the Aug. 25 webcast are available on the American Water Works Association website.
The organizations want to know where and when Halliburton, B.J. Services and Schlumberger may have injected diesel during hydraulic fracking activities.
The AbTech Industries technology helps lower coliform bacteria levels in stormwater runoff.
"Science for Environment Policy" is offered free from the European Commission DG's Environment.
To resolve Clean Water Act issues related to 10 crude oil spills in four states, Houston-based Plains Pipeline will pay a $3.25 million penalty and install controls or new pipe to prevent future spills.