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Penn. Collected Record 5.5M Tons of Recyclables in 2008

Pennsylvania communities collected a record 5.48 million tons of recyclable materials in 2008, according to Gov. Edward G. Rendell.

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JWT Predicts Green Trends for 2011

Updated guidelines for green claims will be keeping companies honest next year.

USGS Develops New Method to Measure Potential for Carbon Sequestration

A new methodology to assess the potential to store carbon in U.S. wetlands, forests, and rangelands ecosystems – and thus to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere — will help find ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Interior Dept. Approves Ninth Large-Scale Solar Power Plant

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar approved the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project located in Nye County near Tonopah, Nev.

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U.S. Scientists Partner with Indonesian Scientists to Explore Sulawesi Sea

New submarine volcanoes, a large hydrothermal field with a thriving exotic animal ecosystem, and areas rich with deep-sea ocean animals are among the discoveries they reported.

Abresist Corp. Changes Name to Abresist Kalenborn Corp.

The company provides protective linings for processing equipment.

UL Unveils Environmental Product Declaration Program

UL Environment Inc. will be launching an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Program in January 2011 to provide a comprehensive, globally recognized, and scientifically robust mechanism to consistently evaluate environmental claims on products.

Advanced MicroLabs Gets Federal Support to Create Drinking Water Sensor

Researchers need a tool to monitor perchlorate in drinking water in real time.

Tucson Recycling Plant Earns 18001 Certification

This is the seventh Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to be certified to OHSAS 18001, the international occupational health and safety management system standard

Washington University researchers are looking at ways to use catalysts to turn carbon dioxide into fuel.

Palladium Compound May Have Future in Turning CO2 into Fuel

Washington University study is tweaking the catalyst to complete the methane to ethane reaction.

DOI Provides $19M for Coastal Wetlands Protection Projects

Twenty-four conservation projects will benefit fish and wildlife on more than 5,900 acres of coastal habitats.

Safechem Offers Chemical Leasing Solution for Metal Degreasing

Along with solvent delivery, The Dow Chemical Company subsidiary provides waste management, technical support, and use of stabilizers, additives, and test kits.

First Underwater Robot to Cross Atlantic Highlighted at Smithsonian Ocean Hall

The first underwater robotic vehicle to cross an ocean will be the centerpiece of a new exhibit that opened in the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on Dec. 9.

EPA Research on Recreational Water Criteria Now Available

New criteria to protect people from potential illness will be developed by October 2012.

Testing Shows Automatic Door Closers Save on Energy Costs

DCS Global said the device can save more than 30 percent on energy costs when compared to sliding doors being left open.

2005 Wetlands Excavation Ends with Fine, Restoration Order

Kevin Vaughan did not get the necessary permits to move earth near the Missouri River in Dixon County, Neb.

Schneider Electric Forms Green Buildings Segment

Company names Melissa O'Mara vice president of Green Buildings Solutions.

New Guidance Addresses Water Losses in Public Systems

EPA document shares information on flexible tools and techniques to help systems tailor a program to meet water loss prevention needs and maintain infrastructure.

Arkansas, Wisconsin Join States with Energy Efficiency Resource Standards

ACEEE says 26 states now have developed a standard, representing 65 percent of U.S. electricity demand.

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Report Finds Restoration Techniques Do Speed Seagrass Recovery

Results of a five-year monitoring effort to repair seagrass damaged in a boat grounding incident suggest that restoration techniques such as replanting seagrass can speed recovery time.