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Amiad's Filtration for Underground Storage Project Moves to Next Stage

The company is providing an advanced industrial self-cleaning solution to a liquid hydrocarbon storage facility in France.

Water laboratory worker

Agency Releases Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan

The guidance offers an approach for coordinated water lab response in the case of a natural disaster, accident, or intentional event.

HDR Acquires HydroQual

The acquisition will enable the employee-owned HDR to expand its reach in the Northeast and the Middle East.

California Contracts with Andersen Environmental for Hazmat, Cleanup

The company will be working for the Real Estate Services Division of the state's Department of General Services.

Wastewater Treatment Lowers Pathogen Levels

Research indicates pathogens levels have dropped since the implementation of federal regulations on treating sewage in 1993.

U.S. Sees Massive Drop in Bumble Bees

Research by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the relative abundances of four bumblebee species have declined by up to 96 percent.

Gasoline from Water, CO2 and Sunlight

A research team from ETH Zurich, PSI, and Caltech successfully demonstrated the stable, efficient and rapid generation of solar fuels.

Coal ash

EIP: Coal Ash Recycling Cost-Benefit Analysis Flawed

The Environmental Integrity Project says EPA overstated the value of coal ash recycling by more than 20 times.

Growing Hypoxic Zones Reduce Habitat for Billfish and Tuna

Billfish and tuna, important commercial and recreational fish species, may be more vulnerable to fishing pressure because of shrinking habitat according to a new study.

NOAA Launches Website Archive of Deepwater Horizon Response

Virtual library includes closure maps, wildlife reports, and mission logs by crew members.

Johnson Controls, Kohler Add Water Category to ICE Student Contest

Igniting Creative Energy Water integrates the connection of water and energy conservation into the challenge; entries must be postmarked by March 4.

Southwestern Virginia College Gets Grant for Solar-Powered Coffee Shop

The non-profit business will involve 100 percent organically grown and recyclable products, local suppliers, Energy Star appliances, and both solar hot-water heating and solar photovoltaic technologies.

EPA Updates CFL Cleanup and PCB Exposure Guidance

A new consumer brochure offers cleaning tips for broken CFLs while the agency urges schools to replace older fluorescent lamps that contain polychlorinated biphenyls.

Virginia Tech to Coordinate Study on Lead Risks in Drinking Water

The research will focus on water sampling methods, replacement of water lines, and public education initiatives.

Food waste can be diverted, not sent to the landfill.

ACS Cites Six Ways to Sustainability

The American Chemical Society has selected a few simple ideas culled from its journals on how to be sustainable, including stop wasting food, try working out outside, and take the bus instead of driving your car.

Report: Market for Building Management Systems to Grow to $2.4B by 2016

According to a new report from Pike Research, building energy management systems sector revenue in the United States will increase from $900 million in 2010 to $2.4 billion annually by 2016, under an average forecast scenario.

EPA Forms New Group to Focus on Issues Among Indian Tribes

EPA is forming a new tribal committee to provide tribes with an opportunity for greater input on issues related to toxic chemicals and pollution prevention.

Crocs, EPA Settle Case on Unproven Antimicrobial Claims

Crocs Inc. has agreed to remove unsubstantiated antimicrobial claims on product packaging and pay $230,000 to resolve cases involving several types of its shoes.

Phoenix to Cut Traffic Signal Light Energy Use by 90 Percent

The City of Phoenix Public Works and Street Transportation departments have signed an agreement with Ameresco to provide lighting retrofit services, materials, and equipment for the installation of traffic signal LED lamps.