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UL Unveils Certification for Low-lead Cooking, Plumbing Products

Stricter low-lead requirements that will be mandatory in California and Vermont starting Jan. 1, 2010.

NIST Awards Fibrwrap $8 M to Develop Robotic Pipe Repair

National Institute of Standards and Technology's Technology Innovation Program is supporting the development of a robotic platform that will repair and retrofit deteriorating water mains nationwide.

DOE to Pay $9 M for Water Power Technology Contract

Sandia National Laboratories and other labs will provide research and testing for marine and hydrokinetic energy and hydropower.

Two Manufacturers, Importer to Phase out DecaBDE in 2012

EPA notes that this flame retardant has been found to persist in the environment.

Michigan Seeks Comments on Environmental Justice Plan

The state's Department of Environmental Quality collaborated with representatives from many organizations over two years to develop a policy for Michigan.

California Dairy Gives County a Gas Detection System, Settling Case

As part of a settlement, an alleged violator may voluntarily agree to undertake an environmentally beneficial project related to the violation in exchange for mitigation of the penalty to be paid. This company chose to donate a RAE Systems gas monitoring system and 42 radiation pagers.

Coalition: NRC Missed Mark on Battery Costs for Electric Cars

Electrification Coalition admits report correctly illustrates the need for government action to move U.S. transportation from oil dependency.



1% of NYC Buildings Create 87% of Heating Oil Soot, EDF Says

Environmental Defense Fund proposes that building owners convert to cleaner heating oils or natural gas by 2020.

DOE Sets Efficient Appliance Paperwork Deadline at Jan. 8

Certification reports and compliance statements help the Department of Energy verify compliance with its energy efficiency standards.

Direct Energy's Solution to U.S.'s Energy Waste Problem

Holiday lights don't have to raise the power bill if they are energy efficient.

Truckee Meadows Stands by Its Tap Water Quality Despite EWG Report

Environmental Working Group report ranked TMWA and SNWA very low on its recently publicized list of quality drinking water.

EPA Offers $2 M, Seeks Applications for Community Grants

Two levels of grants awards are available to help establish community-based partnerships and implement risk-reduction activities.

Technician testing a central air conditioning unit

How Will EPA's HCFC Phaseout Affect the AC-Refrigeration Industry?

EPA rule co-author answers some questions AC and refrigeration companies may have before the impending effective date ─ Jan. 1.

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Carrying Capacity

At the moment, we need 1.3 Earths to effectively sustain our collective way of life but ─ we can change this if we want to.