Sustainability


Operation Hope's Land Management Wins Buckminster Fuller Challenge

The group's management process re-establishes the balance between plant growth and the behavior of herding animals.

Texas City Turns Brownfields Challenge into Opportunity

A targeted community and stakeholder outreach program has enabled Arlington to earn additional grant funding for its redevelopment program.

$10 M Available to Combat Climate Change

In its second round of funding, EPA will accept proposals for the Climate Showcase Communities program until July 26.

SAB to Review Science for Florida's Coastal Water Quality Standards

EPA to send its data and methodologies to the Science Advisory Board and also will solicit public comment on the science.

Plumbing Engineers, Code Council Partner to Advance Sustainability

The newly formed team will share knowledge and expertise to advance sustainable initiatives, global sanitation and plumbing products and services overall.

NGWA Sponsors Training at 2010 Canon Envirothon

High School environmental education competition will focus on groundwater Aug. 1-6.

Singapore: Water Short No More

Singapore International Water Week provides a platform for finding viable water solutions, which are critical for the sustainable growth of cities worldwide.



From Kigali to Pittsburgh, the Environment Conversation Continues

United Nations' report, released right before World Environment Day, makes the economic case for repairing the natural world.

Train Bridges Made from Recycled Structural Composite Materials

Fort Eustis, Va., uses its railroad systm to train soliders on train operations.

ElectronicsShowplace.com Partners with Engaged Recycling

Customers can trade in or recycle old electronics and receive money in return.

Upper Delaware Is Most Threatened, American Rivers Says

Group's annual report also features endangered river success stories from the past 20 years.

Singapore Is Last Venue for Black & Veatch's Water Reuse Roundtables

The panel, led by Robert Glennon, will discuss water reuse barriers and how to overcome them during Singapore International Water Week.

Greenopia Updates Airline Ratings; Virgin America Earns Highest Marks

Using annual reports and other public information, the group measured fleet age, fuel consumption practices, carbon offsets, green building design, recycling programs and food items.

150 Pilot Projects Test National Landscape Rating System

These projects will restore habitats, rehabilitate landfills, clean and store stormwater, lower the urban heat island effect, create outdoor educational opportunities at schools and reconnect neighborhoods to parks and public transportation.

New York Wins Smart Growth Technical Grant for Land, Water

The Smart Growth Leadership Institute will work with the state to align its land use and water protection programs.

Geographically Weighted Regression Predicts Carbon Sinks

New estimating method, which can be used on the regional scale, compares well with commonly used methods, according to study.

HRSD, Ostara Partner to Recover Nutrients and Make Fertilizer

The technology turns a maintenance problem at the Nansemond plant into a commercially viable fertilizer product with no additional cost to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District.

EPA Honors Coachella Valley Transit, Santa Barbara for Air Initiatives

In all, 14 organizations and one individual were awarded Clean Air Excellence Awards.