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Verizon Wireless Discloses Violations, to Pay $468,600

Company's own audits discovered violations of clean water, clean air, and emergency planning and preparedness regulations.

American Rivers Lists 58 Dams to Be Removed

The group says many outdated dams no longer make sense for flood protection, public safety or water quality.

Twin Cities' Dry Cleaner Wins Award for Energy Upgrades

East Metro Clean’n’Press of West Saint Paul, Minn., has reduced the company’s carbon footprint and overall waste, saving $18,814 a year in energy costs.

ARRA Helps Georgia Fund 7 Water and Sewer Projects

From installing water-conserving toilets to establishing public water systems, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds of almost $3 million are helping to finance upgrades to Georgia community systems.

Cooking Doesn't Have to Use a Lot of Energy

Florida Power & Light Company of Juno Beach, Fla., offers a number of tips on how to conserve energy while cooking during the holiday season.

Cleantech Open Announces 2009 Winners

A daylong festival of cleantech innovation, entrepreneurship and policy culminated in the award of the grand prize of $250,000 to EcoFactor.

Final Rule Targets Water Pollution from Construction Sites

The final rule requires construction site owners and operators that disturb one or more acres to use best management practices to ensure that soil disturbed during construction activity does not pollute nearby waterbodies.

Urban Land Institute Looks at Land and Water

Nationally acclaimed public and private sector authorities headline program.