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Office of Water Sponsors 2009 National Beach Conference

The free conference will take a look at the emerging science for water quality at beaches.

A&WMA to Honor Top Environmental Professionals

Outstanding accomplishments and leadership in environmental service are the attributes the Air & Waste Management Association looks when bestowing its annual awards.

EPA Releases Web Tools during Earth Month

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering daily tips, podcasts, and blog opportunities in celebration of Earth Month.

Deleon Added to Fugitives Web Site

Albania Deleon, an asbestos removal training company president, did not appear for her sentencing hearing and was placed on the EPA's wanted list.

Schools Get $3.5 M for Particulate Matter Research

EPA gives four universities grants for research into the relationship between the chemistry of particulate matter and health effects.

Companies, Experts Set up Low-Carbon Task Force

A task force of 52 companies and 34 experts and organizations will work with government and United Nations officials to develop practical projects and policy proposals for a low-carbon economy.

Canadian Rule Limits GHGs from Autos

Canada's environmental agency is promulgating a new rule to cut on-road automative emissions.

Bar Harbor Lab Settles over RCRA, EPCRA Violations

The Jackson Laboratory will pay $161,680 to settle claims it violated hazardous waste storage and handling regulations.

Obama Invites 16 to Climate Change Forum

U.S. president tries to take the lead on an international climate change agreement with an early meeting of 16 major economies.