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Coal Ash/Drinking Water Contamination - Report Uncovers 28 New Toxic Dump Sites in 6 States
EIP REPORT: 116 DISPOSAL SITES AT 49 COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS POLLUTED WITH ARSENIC OR OTHER TOXINS EPA Freedom of Information Act Request Uncovers Violations of Safe Drinking Water Act and Public Health Risks at 28 Previously Unidentified Collection Ponds in CO, IA, NC, SC, TX and WV WASHINGTON, D.C.///April 26, 2012//At least 49 power plants have acknowledged groundwater contamination at levels that exceed federal or state standards, acc... [more]
News Advisory - Vogtle/NRC - Groups to React Today to NRC Decision on Vogtle, Further Court Action Likely
Nuclear Regulation Commission to Meet Monday to Rule on Groups’ Filing to Halt Reactor Project; NRC Action Likely to Force Filing of New Stay Motion in Federal Court Amidst Latest Signs of 30+ Vogtle Project License Changes Representatives of nine groups opposed to the Nuclear Regulation Commission's (NRC) decision in February to approve the licensing of Southern Company’s two new Vogtle reactors in Georgia will comment Monday about a same-da... [more]
British Plant Nursery Guide announce new biodegradable seedling pots which makes a significant step towards sustainable gardening
The creative new brand in horticulture, the British Plant Nursery Guide, have achieved another first to make gardening more sustainable by becoming the exclusive UK retailer of a new innovative product range which is set to change the way we garden for good. The product is on sale now for a short time prior to the public launch at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May. In addition to encouraging more people to support British independent... [more]
Cool Earth appoints The Fuelcard People as official Partner
Business road users nationwide have welcomed CO2Count, the new service which provides accurate reporting of vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions. CO2Count was introduced to existing customers of The Fuelcard People at the beginning of 2012 and is already delivering essential information for fleets across the country. Steve Clarke, head of marketing for Fuel Card Services, said: “Whether managers are running a couple of vans, dozens of cars or hundr... [more]
Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks
Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]
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Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. to Supply over $1.0 Million in Emission Control Products for the Retrofitting of Texas ...
VENTURA, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI) ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions control company, announced today that its Heavy Duty Diesel ...
Pollution board rejects challenge to Microsoft's Quincy data center
The state's independent Pollution Control Hearings Board ruled Wednesday the Department of Ecology properly calculated the health risk of emissions from Microsoft's data center in Quincy, Grant County, in 2010, despite concerns of some citizens that server farms put the health of area residents at risk.
ADA-ES Announces New Executive Vice President
ADA-ES, Inc. today announced the hiring of Mr. Jonathan Lagarenne as the Executive Vice President in charge of Strategic and Corporate Development. Mr. Lagarenne has worked in the air pollution control industry for 22 years and brings significant experience in managing operations, growing business segments and business development.
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. To Supply Over $1.0 M In Emission Control Products For The Retrofitting Of Texas ...
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc./quotes/zigman/622786/quotes/nls/cdti CDTI -9.19%("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions control company, announced today that its Heavy Duty Diesel Systems division has received orders in excess of $1.0 million for the retrofit of over 100 school buses in the State of Texas. Retrofitting is expected to begin next month and complete in July
Market For Chemicals To Treat Air Will Grow Faster Than Water
The present world market for chemicals to combat air pollutants is $13.8B but will be growing at a healthy eight percent per year over the next five years. The larger ($24B) water treatment chemicals market will be growing by six percent per year (real dollars)
Tri-Tech Holding Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
BEIJING, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tri-Tech Holding Inc. (TRIT), a premier Chinese company that provides leading turn-key solutions for water resources management, water and wastewater ...
Increase in mining traffic heightens Valley air pollution worries
Kathy Omachi was eating at McDonald's in Reedley recently, and she counted 51 gravel trucks pass by -- all in the time she finished a hamburger and fruit smoothie.
Iowa: Residents sue corn plant over pollution
A Grain Processing Corp. plant in Muscatine, Iowa that makes corn-based products emits so much pollution that it has damaged homes, cars and property across the city, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
Tri-Tech Holding Awarded Natural Gas Field Project In Turkmenistan
Tri-Tech Holding Inc.(Nasdaq:TRIT), which provides turn-key water resources management, water and wastewater treatment, industrial safety and pollution control solutions, announced today that its affiliate, Beijing Satellite Science and Technology Co. ("BSST"), bid for a project from Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited of China National Petroleum Corporation for a boundary security ...
Fuel Tech Reports First Quarter 2012 Results
Fuel Tech, Inc. , a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and emissions control in utility and industrial applicat
