Industry Trends


MiserWare Gives Away Energy-saving Software

Company founders want to spread the impact of their technologies to reduce energy waste in personal use computers.

Exeter Study Links PFOA to Thyroid Disease in U.S. Adults

The study included 3,966 adults 20 or more years of age whose blood serum was sampled between 1999 and 2006 for PFOA and other perfluoroalkyl acid compounds.

EPA Financial Assurance

Latest Financial Assurance Proposal May be Costly

EPA has added chemical, petroleum and coal, and electric power facilities to its list of industries that are responsible for assuring their financial ability to take care of cleanups.

Chemical Makers to Focus on Security, TSCA Reform Bills

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates will use its national grassroots program to engage members and get out the vote for midterm elections this year.

WEF, Recycling Association Partner for Shared Vision

The Water Environment Federation and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association will leverage resources to support integrated water resource management.



EPA Packages Potable Water Case Studies

Case studies highlight water system partnerships used to improve technical and financial capacity.

Water Research Foundation Outlines $15 Million Agenda

The Board of Trustees selects 21 projects for funding in 2010, with 18 open for competitive bidding.

Agency Reports Green Power Commitments Up by 1.5-B kWh

Intel and Kohl's still hold top two spots for green power usage within the EPA partnership.

Fort Eustis to Use Recycled Structural Composite for Bridges

Axion begins construction on high load capacity railroad bridges at Fort Eustis Army Transportation Corp. in Virginia.

R.I. Landlord Could Pay $44,000 for Not Disclosing Lead Paint

The Disclosure Rule requires landlords to tell tenants about the risks associated with lead paint.

28 Glass and Portland Cement Plants Must Upgrade Emission Control

15 Saint Gobain Containers facilities and 13 Lafarge Company plants are the subject of a settlement under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review requirements, which will cost them millions of dollars.

Florida Salutes Solid Waste Industry for Achievements

Governor proclaims Champions of the Environment Day for those who work in the solid waste industry.

Asbestos Violations at Newport Naval Station Result in Fines

Goel Services, A.A. Asbestos Abatement and the Naval Station allegedly violated the Clean Air Act and the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants for asbestos.

New EPA Policy Rejects CBI Claims for Chemicals

Companies may no longer claim confidentiality for the identity of a chemical covered by Section 8(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Suniva to Expand Solar Cell Facility with Stimulus Tax Credit

The solar manufacturer plans to use $5.7 million in clean energy manufacturing tax credits to accelerate expansion of its Norcross, Ga., plant.

Karl Brooks to Lead EPA's Region 7

Educator formerly worked as director of the Idaho Conservation League and as a state senator.

Nose Testing

The Nose Knows

Professionally trained odor panelists can mitigate nuisance odors better because they are not hampered by detection limits.

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