Water


Copenhagen Accord: 'A Significant Step Forward,' UN Says

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will work to develop a legally binding agreement for the accord.

Satellites Help Track Stream Flow of Dungeness River

The river model was developed to show how NASA technologies like satellites, sensors and computational models could be used to improve short-term stream flow predictions.

How 'Green' was COP-15?

From toner cartridges to carbon offsets, organizers tried to make this historic environmental meeting a 'green' one.

Pelosi: Talks at COP-15 Find that Clean Energy Good for Businesses

U.S. Congressional delegation talks to businesses, European lawmakers about value of clean energy legislation.

Palm Coast Case Study

Case study: Palm Coast Wastewater Facility Upgrade

The city of Palm Coast, Fla., wastewater treatment plant had to be expanded to accommodate population growth and an upgrade just made good sense.

Stanford Researcher Estimates Grapevines Lose 10% of Water

The irrigation water typically speeds through soil cracks without interacting with the soil, says Eve Hinckley.

N.C. Engineers Name Michael Baker Firm 2010 Winner

Michael Baker Engineering wins the 2010 Engineering Excellence Grand Award for Ararat River restoration, greenway, and parks project.

EPA Seeks Comment on Water Losses Guidance

Directed to small public water systems, the review draft is titled "Control and Mitigation of Drinking Water Losses in Distribution Systems."



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.

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.

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.

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.