Air


Control, Clean, and Inspect for Better Indoor Air

Servpro is offering tips to help people improve the condition of the air in their homes.

Firm Develops Chinese Drywall Inspection Protocol

A forensics company has identified 11 of 12 compounds that could be considered health concerns in imported drywall.

Senators Seek Funds for Chinese Drywall Study

Amendment requests $2 million for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to expedite the investigation.

Economists Band to Fight Climate Change Skeptics

The latest report clarifies the potential regional impacts of policies that impose a price on energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.



Report: Rules Can Resolve Oil Sands Energy, GHGs

The Council on Foreign Relations says prudent greenhouse gas regulations can still allow for robust development of the Canadian oil sands.

Industrial Scientific to Provide Detection Service

The company is offering a subscription service in lieu of gas detector ownership.

Part I: The Green Campus

If you're at a school where the only green action you're seeing is the annual seeding of the commons, don't despair. In the world of higher education, even the most ambitious sustainability plans often begin with tiny steps taken by individual departments.

IHS Named Enterprise Carbon Accounting Emerging Leader

Groom Energy Solutions named IHS a leader in a report about greenhouse gas reporting and a review of software products.

GHG Project Developer Forum Adopts Code of Conduct

The code will establish a consistent framework, providing direction and clarification on how to perform daily business in developing carbon emission reduction projects.

British Columbia Gives Hot Water a Solar Boost

The government of Canada is investing $400,000 in the program.

Study: Some Particulates May Reprogram Genes

University of Milan research shows that inhaling certain particulates may alter gene function.

U.S. Appears 'Ready' for New Fuel Efficiency Policy

The White House noted that the program will provide certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibility that will reduce the cost of compliance.

Commentary

MIT Model Omits Methane Threat

Author explains that the MIT climate model underestimates the severity of global warming because it does not include natural methane emissions in its calculations.

Jefferson Renewable Energy Gets Waste Plant Permit

Ohio EPA has approved the air permit for a $317-million renewable energy plant