The U.S. Geological Survey tracked contaminant movement in groundwater and public supply wells in four aquifers in California, Connecticut, Nebraska and Florida.
Fourteen projects developed by students, faculty, and staff reduce environmental impacts and engage the public on sustainability issues.
By the end of this century, scientists project that much of the tropics and subtropics will exceed 86 degree Fahrenheit in the growing season and affect important food crops.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, will begin its annual practice of raising the lake level for navigation, fish passage, and salinity control.
A portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is to help companies improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes.
DOE commissions the Minerals Metals & Materials Society to study materials opportunities to meet U.S. energy goals.
The West Basin Municipal Water board supports the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010 that will bring more than $11 billion in bond funding to improve California's water situation.
ANDalyze Inc. is using DNA sensors that react with heavy metal ions to help water professionals detect contaminants and safeguard drinking water.
The Palos Verdes Shelf Fish Contamination Education Collaborative Community Outreach Team educated local fishermen and the Vietnamese and Chinese communities on the dangers of consuming contaminated fish.
One Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researcher says the report has significant implications for public and private sector interests engaging in future research, financial and policy decisions in this area.
EPA Region 5 has increased membership in its Community Climate Change Initiative, which offers free resources to help communities address the issue.
St. Louis Community College used funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for its green jobs program.
Dallas, Texas, company has 30 days to comply and remove brine from the flow path to the tributary of Little Salt Creek.
Following its five-year review, EPA said natural degradation and state and local laws are preventing exposure to contaminated groundwater.
Attendees at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference got an earful of good news for the industry.
- By L.K. Williams, EPonline