Water


Global Smart Grid Federation Rallies to Overcome Barriers

Using an international collaboration, the newly formed federation will promote best practices and expects to accelerate smart grid deployment around the world.

$5M Study to Consider Climate Impacts on Great Lakes Water Quality

University of Michigan-led researchers will examine current climate, land use, precipitation and water governance patterns and then combine the data with climate change models to forecast possible effects.

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Smartphones that Monitor Air Quality

University of Southern California computer scientists have found a way to combine smartphone resources with a novel application that allows the phones' users to help monitor air quality.

Black & Veatch White Paper Combines Best Ideas from Roundtables

The consulting firm invited thought leaders to six major conferences and developed recommendations for overcoming barriers to water reuse.

EPA Urges Citizens to Clear out Medicine Cabinets for Drug Take-back Events

Drug take-back events will take place at 1,700 sites around the country on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Loeffler to Head Siemens Water Technologies

Lukas Loeffler, who has worked as CEO of Siemens Industry Solutions business unit, will replace Chuck Gordon.

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Half Price Books Offers Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Dallas

Coulomb Technologies is providing the charging station, which can be used by all drivers of plug-in vehicles.

Survey Says Business Leaders Need Sustainability Refresher

University of Wisconsin-Extension said academia must provide greater access to environmental education for adult returning students.



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Training for Disasters

The Alliance for Hazardous Materials Professionals uses emergency response scenarios to train members on the protocols for life-threatening situations.

Spain to Build the Country's Largest Biomass Plant

The biomass plant will be built in the southern town of Huelva and will use state aid set aside for renewable energy projects.

SAIC Recognized as Leader in Sustainable Engineering

Independent analyst firm names SAIC among leaders in market.

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Pollution Prevention Starts at Home

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection offers 13 tips for preventing pollution in your home.

Air Transport Group Launches iFlex Program to Shorten Routes

Flexible long-haul flight routing could save fuel and lower carbon emissions, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Methane-to-Market Partners Look for More Emission Reductions at Mexico Meeting

Thirty-six governments will be represented at the Oct. 1 meeting in which participants will try to identify possible additional resources to achieve global action to lower methane emissions.

Knowledge System to Be Used Worldwide to Manage GHG Storage Collaboration

PNNL's Geologic Sequestration Software Suite is expected to be used in planning, deployment, and monitoring of carbon storage projects.

Disney's Tinker Bell to Help Inspire Energy-efficiency Practices Amongst Youth

An all-new series of public service announcements, created by Disney, provides kids with memorable tips on ways to reduce energy consumption in their own homes.

Emhart Industries Finishes Initial Cleanup at Centredale Manor

The company excavated contaminated soil near and under parts of the Brook Village parking lot in North Providence, R.I., at a cost of about $1.7 million.

SAWS Seeks Innovative Water Supply Project Ideas

Following the request for information, the San Antonio Water System will release a request for proposals on water supply diversification.

E-Quickie Electric Car Draws Energy from the Ground

The "E-Quickie," a three-wheeled electric car, draws energy wirelessly from electric conducting paths on the ground.

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