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EPA Draft Assessment of the Potential Health Effects of Formaldehyde Needs Revision

The National Research Council urges EPA to improve a draft assessment of the potential health effects associated with formaldehyde exposure.

Reef Study: The More Biodiversity, the Better

Dalhousie and McGill university researchers, along with 53 colleagues, studied almost 2,000 coral reef locations to discover that the loss of species can have far-reaching consequences and suggests human population is to blame.

Siemens Launches Fast-charging Station for Electric Vehicles

Siemens has launched a new electric-vehicle charging station on the market that can fully recharge a battery within one hour. By doubling the output to 22 kilowatts, the charging station cuts charging times in half.

Research Digs Deep into the Fracking Controversy

Researcher examined the industry in Pennsylvania, known as the "sweet spot" for natural gas.

NSF Chlorine Resistance Testing laboratory

NSF Opens Test Lab for Chlorine Resistance of Plastic Piping

The accredited lab also has been automated to help plastic pipe manufacturers meet regulatory testing requirements with expedited turn-around times.

Mass-scale Algae Biodiesel Production Defies Physics, Study Says

Kansas State University researchers applied a carbon mass balance and found that the current algae diesel system will not eliminate U.S. dependence on petroleum diesel.

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The Case for Solvent Recycling (With Video)

Recycling, and to a greater extent tolling, decouples used solvent generators from the high cost and volatility of virgin solvent prices.

The Delaware River. National Park Service photo.

NYC to Adjust Reservoir Releases for Downriver States

The new plan should control the Delaware River's salt line and thereby protect aquatic life and drinking water supply that is shared with New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Bentley Map V8i Adds 3D to Infrastructure Software

The software comes in three editions to support editing/viewing, GIS/mapping professionals, and enterprise-scale users.

UMD's Solar Decathlon Team Unveiled a High-tech Structure Called WaterShed (With Video)

The University of Maryland Solar Decathlon Team has unveiled its entry in the U.S. Department of Energy competition: a high-tech structure they call WaterShed, because it integrates a unique array of sustainable features designed to protect and make the most of the Chesapeake Bay.

Government Files Antitrust Suit against Stericycle

The merging of Stericycle and Healthcare Waste Solutions would reduce competition and increase customer cost, according to the New York attorney general.

3M to Expand Manufacturing in China for Solar Markets

The company will produce various products, including an advanced solar backside barrier film, in its ninth facility in China.

Cascades Fine Papers Earns Updated EcoLogo Certification

Manufactured in Canada, the fibers are de-inked without the use of chlorine and the paper is made using renewable biogas energy.

Russell City Energy Center to Use ZLD Technology

GE's zero liquid discharge wastewater recycling system will be installed at the first U.S. power plant to be built with stricter federal, state emissions limits.

Alcoa Teams with Codex, CO2 Solutions on Carbon Capture

A pilot program will test the ability of proprietary enzyme technologies to reduce the environmental impact of industrial byproducts.

U.S. Navy photo of USS Forrestal

BAN: Aircraft Carrier Won't Be Buried at Sea After All

The Basel Action Network reported that the U.S. Navy will recycle the USS Forrestal and three other retired aircraft carriers.

Cashman Dredging & Marine to Work on Upper Hudson River Project

GE is selecting additional contractors to operate its sediment processing facility and railyard, conduct bathymetric surveys, perform monitoring activities, and habitat reconstruction work.

CareFusion Acquires Pharmaceutical Waste Sorting System

The company says Pyxis EcoStation can help hospitals reduce cost and improve environmental compliance.

Estuary Group to Link Wetlands Restoration to Carbon Markets

Restore America's Estuaries has partnered with Silvestrum and ESA PWA on the initiative and its requirements.

Arkansas Sets Workshops for Auto Salvage Yard Operators

The workshops are designed to assist anyone owning an automotive salvage yard on obtaining all required permits for such operations, complying with applicable environmental measures, and reporting and sampling requirements.