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Raptors at Higher Risk of Poisoning from Diphacinone, Study Says

Restrictions on other rodenticides may increase the use of diphacinone, which researchers report will harm birds feeding on the poisoned pests.

What is the True Value of a Tree?

A tree may be priceless in the beauty it brings to a street, city park or backyard, but can an actual dollar amount be placed on its worth?

New Technology Adds Significant Efficiency to Wastewater Nutrient Recovery

ThermoEnergy Corp., a leading supplier of wastewater recovery technology and systems, has introduced the Thermo ARP™, a new, high-efficiency process for recovering nutrients from wastewater.

Water main breaks are a big problem in the United States.

Website Tracks Water Main Breaks, Costs of Water Loss

The PVC Pipe Association says polyvinyl chloride pipe won't corrode and can last more than 110 years.

Which Roof Collection Surfaces are Best Suited for Rainwater Harvesting?

Homeowners want to know what type of roofing material is most suitable for collecting rainwater for indoor domestic use.

Tox21 robot to speed up chemical screening.

Automation Meets Toxicity Testing with High-speed Robot

Federal agencies, having merged their resources under the umbrella of Tox21, expect the new robot to test 10,000 chemicals for toxicity in much less time than it would take humans to do the work.

The Plastic Pipe Institute is offering a free tool for engineers using polyethylene pipe.

Plastic Pipe Institute Introduces Free Online Design Tools

BoreAid software and a Design and Engineering Calculator help engineers in the design and installation of polyethylene pipe.

Marcellus Shale Summit Seeks to Dispel Myths

At the end of March, oil and gas industry stakeholders will meet to discuss future development of Marcellus Shale.

Scientists to Study Effects of Shipping Containers Lost at Sea

Each year, an estimated 10,000 shipping containers fall off container ships at sea. Although many of these containers float at the surface for months, most eventually sink to the seafloor. No one knows what happens to these containers once they reach the deep seafloor.

EPA is proposing to add two abandoned mine sites to its Superfund list.

2 California Hazardous Waste Sites Proposed for NPL

EPA is proposing that the abandoned sites New Idria Mercury Mine in San Benito County and the Blue Ledge Mine in Siskiyou County be added to the National Priorities List.

N.J. Proposes Easing Some Strict Compliance in Favor of Economic Growth

Used under limited circumstances, the rule would allow the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to waive strict compliance when such action would not compromise the environment or public health.

Engineering Unplugged Set at Old Dominion University

Ed Begley Jr., and John Paul Woodley Jr., are scheduled to speak at the April conference.

DEP: Water Downstream of Marcellus Water Treatment Plants Is Safe

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection announced results of in-stream water quality monitoring for radioactive material in seven of the commonwealth's rivers.

GreenPower Webinar Gives Insight into Procurement

EPA is partnering with CustomerFirst Renewables in a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. EST on March 15.

EPA Awards $32M to Understand Health Impacts of Air Pollution

The research centers will explore the health impacts on children and older citizens to determine which health effects occur at different life stages.

Researchers have used minced banana peel to clean toxins from water. iStock image

Banana Peels Purify Water in Brazilian Study

Minced banana peel removed lead and copper from river water as well as many other materials, researchers said in their report.

Researchers say plants are reacting to different levels of carbon dioxide.

Plants Releasing Less Water Due to Rising CO2, Study Says

Researcher says that the increase in carbon dioxide by about 100 parts per million has had a profound effect on the number of stomata and, to a lesser extent, the size of the stomata.

April 1 Is Deadline to Nominate WaterSense Partner of the Year

Winners will be announced in October at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas.

Texas Ground Water Site Added to List of Superfund Sites

The Environmental Protection Agency has added the West County Road 112 Ground Water site near Midland, Texas, to the National Priorities List of Superfund sites.

Florida Groups Want to Cut Funding for Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rule

The groups say they are concerned about the cost of the regulation, noting that state and independent studies have estimated that the rule will cost billions of dollars generally and more than 14,000 jobs in the agricultural community.