Business


Prichard Water and Sewer Partners with Severn Trent Services

Water and wastewater facilities, collection and distribution systems and public works functions are now under a centralized operation.

Water Index to Offer Comprehensive Measure of Corporate Risks

The World Resources Institute, General Electric and Goldman Sachs launch initiative to determine the risks and opportunities related to water.

Nebraska Suit Seeks to Halt Infectious Waste Companies' Merger

The Nebraska lawsuit proposes that Stericycle and MedServe must divest all of MedServe's assets used to collect and treat infectious waste in four states before the merger can go through.

El Paso Corp. Fined $2.3 M for Pipeline Safety Violations

DOT ordered El Paso Corp., and Colorado Interstate Gas Company to develop and train operators on safety procedures following an investigation into pipeline explosion in Wyoming three years ago.



EPA Notes Achievements in GHG Reduction, Pest Management

The agency singled out eight Climate Leader companies and five members of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program for meeting goals and general excellence.

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.

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.