Air


Georgia Counties Apply Stimulus to Lower Diesel Emissions

The $1.7 million project will retrofit 239 on-highway diesel vehicles in Athens-Clarke and Washington counties in Georgia.

Cummins to Pay $2.1 M for Diesel Engine Violations

The motor vehicle engine company allegedly shipped more than 570,000 heavy duty diesel engines to vehicle equipment manufacturers nationwide without exhaust after-treatment devices included.

Public Justice Joins Lawsuit against Synagro in Pennsylvania

The plaintiffs in Gilbert v. Synagro and Jasinski v. Synagro allege that the defendants’ sludge-related activities have been conducted negligently and have interfered with the use and enjoyment of their property.

$17 M Supports Research on Climate Change Impacts

Twenty-five universities to explore public health and environmental facets of climate change.

Final Rule Lowers Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel Engines

Owners and operators of the largest of the engines will need to install emissions controls, such as catalysts, to engine exhaust systems.

EPA Launches Gateway Site for New Rules

The agency's newest Web site provides information early and in a concise format to help users gauge interest in a particular regulation.

Industrial Laundry Company to Pay $1.8 M for VOCs

G&K Services Co. agreed to pay the money to Connecticut for laundering shop towels soiled with solvents, oils and grease in 2008.

Household Dust Can Include Lead and Arsenic, Study Says

University of Arizona scientists used a computer model to track distribution of contaminated soil and airborne particulates into residences from outdoors.



GE Energy to Provide CEMS for Conectiv Plant

GE has received a contract to provide continuous emissions monitoring systems and data acquisition and handling systems for new, state-of-the-art power generating facility in Delta, Pa.

A&WMA Slates Conference for June in Calgary

The theme of year's Air & Waste Management Association conference is Energy and Environment.

From Sea to Shining Sea: The Work Done by ARRA Funding

EPA notes the anniversary of the legislation with projects funded in New York, Missouri, and California.

Chevrolet Silverado B20

Automaker, RFS2 and Bus Fleet Commit to Biodiesel

Attendees at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference got an earful of good news for the industry.

N.Y. Group Wants Environmental Fund Restored

Gov. Paterson's budget proposal guts New York's environmental fund by one-third, jeopardizes water and air quality protection.

McIlvaine: Air Filters on the Rise; $6.6 B Worldwide this Year

McIlvaine: Air Filters on the Rise; $6.6 B Worldwide this Year

CARB Vouchers Set to Scale Up Hybrid Truck, Bus Fleet Purchases

The California Air Resources Board is offering $20 million in incentives for the purchase of heavy duty hybrids at CaliforniaHVIP.org.

Nonprofit Helps Seattle Port Truckers Upgrade with Scrap Credit

Cascade Sierra Solutions says 59 truck owners have turned in pre-1994 trucks for a $5,000 scrap credit and about 85 percent of the trucks are being replaced.

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