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New Artificial Leaf 10 Times More Efficient than Natural Leaf

MIT’s Daniel Nocera said he believes the future world will be powered by photosynthesis and his research has developed one that uses nickel and cobalt to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

SLAMM 2.0 Models Possible Impact of Rising Sea

The application, unveiled by Image Matters, confines itself to specific coastal wetlands such as Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

Researchers Transform Bone Meal Waste into Partly Biodegradable Plastic

Clemson University study used meat and bone meal, which has been discarded due to Mad Cow Disease concerns, to make petroleum-free bioplastics.

Court Denies Rehearing; Water Districts to Be Compensated

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation delivered less water to the districts than the government promised to provide, according to the lawsuit.

MillionTreesNYC Symposium Content Available Online

The Cities and the Environment website provides information on the latest research on urban ecology science.

Proposed Toxics Rule Will Not Compromise Electric System Reliability

The Clean Energy Group, which is a coalition of electric power companies, has reviewed the proposal and says the rule allows for some compliance flexibility.

LA Middle School Adopts Nation's First Environmental Curriculum

Stella Middle Charter Academy will implement environment-based education in science and history/social science from California's Education and Environment Initiative.

DTSC Calls for Comments on Univar Facility, PG&E Site

The Univar workplan addresses cleanup of groundwater contaminated with volatile organic compounds in Commerce while the PG&E remedial action plan deals with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, total petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, and polychlorinated biphenyls in the soil in Colusa.

Doe Run, Missouri DNR to Address Lead Contamination

Soils at St. Joe State Park are extensively contaminated with toxic lead and lead compounds from mining wastes that accumulated over several decades.

EPA Takes Soil Samples at Barstow Residence

The agency is working with the city and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board to determine the amount of perchlorate at the site.

Study: Polystyrene Foam Cups, Plates Use Less Energy, Water

A new peer-reviewed study finds that polystyrene foam use significantly less energy and water than comparable paper-based or corn-based alternatives.

OHS Magazine to Host Twitter Conversation on Japanese Nuclear Disaster

Everyone is invited to join in the discussion on Tuesday at Occupational Health & Safety magazine's twitter page.

California Automakers, Environmentalists Partner to Clean Up State Waters

Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Sustainable Conservation win 2011 Pat Brown Award for removing copper from car brake pads and protecting salmon and aquatic life.

Window Company to Pay Fine for Lead Notification Violations

EPA said Permanent Siding and Windows, a contractor specializing in spray-on vinyl siding and replacing windows and doors, failed to provide the lead hazard information pamphlet to at least 17 owners or occupants before the company began renovation activities.

Turning Toxic Waste into Greener Cars, Stronger Metals

Researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University have demonstrated the potential to keep millions of tons of toxic waste out of landfills while improving the performance and lowering the cost of some of manufacturing industries' most expensive raw materials such as aluminum and magnesium.

Turkey Hill Dairy Officially Starts Wind Turbines

The dairy launches renewable energy effort with the start of megawatt wind power project in Lancaster County, Pa.

Companies Seek Solutions to Radioactive Tokyo Drinking Water

With radiation levels rising in Japanese drinking water, companies are looking to distillers to provide a reliable source of safe drinking water for their employees' families.

New York-based Architect Designs Bio-diverse Tower

International Architect Kevin Kennon has designed a mixed-use commercial building for Eco-City, Tianjin, China, that utilizes advanced Biophilic design technologies and strategies to reconnect people with nature.

Busch Award Provides $100,000 for Water Quality Research

The award is granted to an individual or team. Utilities, universities, environmental firms, and others conducting water quality research or engineering work are encouraged to apply.

Mr. Peanut Opens Urban Park in New Orleans

Planters, America’s leading snack nut brand, opens the first Planters Grove, a peanut-shaped urban park in New Orleans’ historic Central City.