Water


Austin Energy Sold Most Green Power in 2009, NREL Says

The annual assessment of leading utility green power programs shows that more consumers are choosing clean energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory said.

Puerto Rico Authority to Spend $195 M on 126 Drinking Water Plants

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority also will pay a $1 million civil penalty and spend an additional $2.5 million to improve lake water quality.

Barcelona Tests BSSCO Power Distribution Cables

Project reports that superconductor technology would reduce energy loss and lower emissions in Spanish electricity system.

Lawmakers Tackle Endocrine Disruptors in New Bill

Reps. Markey and Moran charge EPA to test 100 chemicals over four years and determine their impact on humans.

Mega Programme Focuses on Building Food Security

The ten-year research program will seek solutions on to how to adapt the world’s agricultural areas to a different climate with new conditions for production and farming and the reduction of greenhouse gases.

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Case Study: Dry Scrubber Lowers Energy Costs for Spray Booth

Volkswagen's Chattanooga facility will debut North America's first EcoDryScrubber to lower CO2 and NOx emissions, energy costs, and water usage.

Cobham Opens 'Green' Weapon Systems Factory

Company's manufacturing facility was built to LEED standards

Navistar Resolves SCR Truck Suit against EPA

The agency will engage in a public process to re-examine its policies.



United Water Voices Support for Infrastructure Act

The Senate bill removes state volume caps on private activity bonds for water and wastewater projects.

States, Utilities Tap into Building Performance with Energy Star

The program will help organizations increase energy savings by pursuing whole building improvements with their business customers.

Wastequip Showcases Latest Trends in Handling, Recycling

Annual Waste Expo provides venue for the latest technologies and applications

Earthworks: Air Quality Tests Contradict Shale Natural Gas Claims

Group enlists aid of Wolf Eagle Environmental and Picarro to measure methane in several Dallas-Forth Worth metro area counties.

AWWA Urges Students, Job Seekers to Work for Water

Workforce shortages are projected for treatment plant operators, distribution system mechanics, engineers, scientists, and many other positions from water source to tap.

Donated Water Revives Unique Murray-Darling Wetland

Australians donated money to the Australian Conservation Foundation for water to replenish the Hattah Lakes wetlands in northern Victoria.

Foundation Awards $2.4 M for Amazon River Study

University of Georgia's Patricia Yager will lead an international team in studying climate effects on the River-Ocean Continuum of the Amazon.

NYC Bill Won't Encourage More Composting, NSWMA Says

The National Solid Wastes Management Association's local chapter commented that reducing the rate cap will not have the desired effect.

EPA to Cut Mercury from Boilers, Solid Waste Incinerators

Agency expects rule would cut mercury emissions by more than 50 percent.