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Engineered Tobacco Plants May Have Use as Biofuel

By manipulating two genes, scientists have developed a tobacco plant that expresses more oil, which could be used for biofuel.

Sandia Labs Develop Competitive Microphotovoltaic Cells

Photovoltaic modules made from these microsized cells for the rooftops of homes and warehouses could have intelligent controls, inverters and even storage built in at the chip level, says one field engineer.

NCPA Report: Nuclear Power Is Safe, Could Answer Energy Mandates

Recycling nuclear fuel would decrease the problem of nuclear waste disposal, the report says.

South Dakota State Builds a Better Scope for Solar

A photoactivated, scanning probe microscope will be designed to identify defects that limit solar cell efficiency.

EPA Steps Up PRGs for Dioxin in Soil

The agency seeks public input on its interim guidance for dioxins in soil cleanup goals.

Chemical, Petroleum and Coal, Electric Power Industries to Pay for Cleanup

EPA has identified these industries for financial obligations in cleanup of environmental releases.

Greeting Card Company Expands Using LEED Standards

Posty Cards breaks ground on the first manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Mo., built to LEED v3 Gold building standards.

EPA to Develop TSCA Chemicals of Concern List

The agency is first addressing phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and perfluorinated chemicals.

Clean Energy Secures 10-Year Contract at Austin Airport

Clean Energy will design, build and operate a new compressed natural gas fueling station for public use.

Regions 4, 5 Host POTW Nutrient Reduction Workshop

Two regional EPA offices will cosponsor a workshop on publicly owned treatment works nutrient reduction and efficiency on Jan. 12-14.

F&WS Awards $19 M to Protect Wetlands in 11 States

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide $19 million in grants through the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation program that will be matched by nearly $26 million in partner contributions.

Agency Invites Comments on Effluent Guidelines Plan

EPA's 2010 plan includes a rulemaking for the Steam Electric Power Generating industry.

Transboundary Hazwaste Shipment Rules Getting Stronger

EPA aligns U.S. hazardous waste shipment rules with OECD regulations.

Watershed Academy Webcast Presents Lakes Assessment

On Jan. 5, EPA will present a Webcast on the draft findings of the National Lakes Assessment.

Pennsylvania Leverages Recovery Funds for Biogas Projects

The state is investing $5 million from stimulus money to develop eight alternative energy projects that will use sewage, animal, and food processing waste to generate power.

SO2 Hearing Slated for January 5 in Atlanta

EPA to take comments on a proposed one-hour sulfur dioxide standard during a public meeting at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center.

2009 Enforcement Focused on Water, Air Problems

EPA has developed a Web-based tool that lets people take a look at enforcement actions on a map.

APL Plans to Cold-iron Vessels at Port of Oakland in 2010

Air quality grants will enable APL to outfit five vessels for cold-ironing, and construction of electrical berths is expected to begin next summer.

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