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MSU to Test Gulf Seafood Using Agilent Technologies' Analyzer

Mississippi State has developed a new test process to be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Research Validates New Organoclay for Use as Superplastic

This clay uses resorcinol diphenyl phosphate, which makes it more attractive to use than quaternary amine-treated organoclays.

McDonald to Help NACF in Gulf Spill Cleanup Effort

National Clean Fuels will help separate oil from contaminated water in the Gulf of Mexico with the help of newly engaged environmentalist Norris McDonald.

Mineta Report Says Car Sharing Does Lower GHG Emission Impacts

Net car sharing emissions are negative and statistically significant for both the observed impact and full impact, researchers say.

Pennsylvania Agriculture Agency Chooses Analyzers for Biodiesel Tests

The InfraCal Biodiesel Blend Analyzer manufactured by Wilks Enterprise, Inc. will be used for compliance monitoring of a state-mandated biodiesel program.

Diesel Technology Grants Announced; Forum Urges DERA Reauthorization

Los Angeles Harbor, University of Houston, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, University of Houston and South Coast Air Quality Management District are recipients.

Rush and Waxman Release Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

Hearings on the bill will begin July 29.

Some SCR Systems Not Controlling NOx, Navistar Says

Selective catalytic reduction may not be working effectively, according to tests by EnSIGHT, an environmental consulting firm.

Committee OKs Full Parks Funding from Oil and Gas Drilling Leases

The National Recreation and Park Association celebrated the vote of the House Natural Resources Committee.

Ukraine Milk Company Powered by 4,000 Cows and Biogas Engine

A green tariff will allow the company to sell its power to the grid.

NOAA Finds PM and Black Carbon in Air near Gulf Spill

Three different federal agencies are monitoring air quality in and around the spill for the environment and worker health.

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NSF Grant Will Bring BlueInGreen Oxygen Technology to Gulf

SDOX, which was developed using National Science Foundation funds, supports bioremediation and will help in restoring Gulf of Mexico habitats.

Small Businesses Invited to Stormwater Rule Review Panel

Selected participants will help EPA determine how to minimize the potential burden on small entities.

FDA Joins Other Feds on Tox21 Collaboration

Now, research, funding and testing tools from the Food and Drug Administration will be added to those of EPA, NTP and NCGC to improve chemical impacts testing.

Scientists Test Dispersants, Say Unlikely to Be Endocrine Disruptors

EPA and NIH scientist used rapid screening method to determine whether the oil dispersants used in the Gulf of Mexico and others could harm marine life.

EERC's John Harju Joins National Petroleum Council

The council will study future transportation fuels and prudent development of North American natural gas and oil resources during the 2010-2011 term.

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Integrating Sustainability at Dow Chemical

Anne Wallin, director of Sustainable Chemistry and Life Cycle Assessment, shares the company's approach to working smart in today's chemical society.

26 Agree to Clean up Soil at Great Lakes Container Site

A drum reconditioning business left volatile organic compounds and other chemicals at the site in Coventry, R.I.

Agency Recognizes Greenleaf, Newport, N.H. Treatment Plant Operator

EPA's New England office bestows award to Arnold Greenleaf, superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant.