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UNC's Paerl Argues for Balanced Nutrient Controls

Tackling both phosphorus and nitrogen surplus is necessary to manage too many nutrients in coastal waters.

Solano District Wins Award for THM Reduction

Solano Irrigation District is recognized for its total trihalomethane reduction system.

States, EPA Enforce Fluorescent Recycling Laws

Residents may not be aware of bans on fluorescent lamp disposal in nine states.

CAFOs, Conservation May Aid Anti-infective Growth

Contaminants from landfills, agriculture, and urban centers are reaching waterways and drinking water.

Climate Lobbying Grows as Bill Makes Progress

The Center for Public Integrity says nearly 140 businesses and interest groups have joined in lobbying on climate change.

NOAA: Four Fish Stocks Fully Rebuilt

Atlantic bluefish, Gulf of Mexic king mackerel and two stocks of Atlantic monkfish have been rebuilt to support sustainable harvest.

JWWA Certifies MIOX® Mixed-Oxidant Systems

Japan Water Works Association approves MIOX on-site mixed oxidant generators to treat water supplies and well sites.

U.S. Appears 'Ready' for New Fuel Efficiency Policy

The White House noted that the program will provide certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibility that will reduce the cost of compliance.

UMassOnline to Address Environmental Mandates

The university is offering three new environmental programs related to sustainability, public policy, and green building.

Pennsylvania Discounts Solar Costs for Homes, Businesses

The PA Sunshine Solar Program will provide rebates of up to 45 percent to home and business owners who install new solar technologies.

GE Helps Catalonia Make the Most of Water Supply

GE and a water company have opened an advanced river water desalination plan near Barcelona.

New Program Certifies Biosolids Land Appliers

A land applier must meet specific education, experience, and examination requirements.

WERF Has $500,000 for New Water Quality Research

The Water Environment Research Foundation will support new or ongoing projects that preserve resources and transform how wastewater and stormwater facilities protect public health.

Montgomery Completes IT Security, Disaster Plan

The Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board of Montgomery, Ala., worked with Integrated Computer Solutions to complete its business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness plan.

Study: MIT Model Runs Find Hotter Changes Afoot

The MIT Integrated Global Systems Model includes detailed treatment of possible changes in human acitivites.

Study Measures Natural Petroleum in Ocean Sediment

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of California Santa Barbara have quantified oil residue in seafloor sediments from natural petroleum seeps.

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