Latest News on Environment
Baker’s yeast wastewater has limited effect on groundwater when used for irrigation
Untreated wastewater from the baker’s yeast industry can be used to irrigate crops without negatively affecting the chemical quality of the groundwater beneath, recently published research concludes. Although the wastewater increased concentrations of some groundwater contaminants in an area with a high water table, these levels would not pose a risk to human health even if this water was ...
East Asian air pollution to have bigger global impact under climate change
Greater amounts of air pollutants emitted in East Asia will move around the globe under climate change, a recent study predicts. Changes to wind speeds and air pressure will mean that movement of pollution from this region is enhanced under a changing climate. These results highlight the need for globally coordinated efforts to tackle air pollution and climate change. Long-range transport of air ...
Protecting against erosion after wildfire
Soil erosion after wildfire can be substantially reduced by using a combination of sowing grass seeds and protecting the soil with a layer of straw, a Spanish study suggests. The authors of the research found that, although seeding alone made little difference, the combination of straw mulch and seeding reduced soil erosion by 93%. The European countries that are worst affected by wildfires are ...
CUGS: Clean Up Goals
While I was traveling from Glendive, MT, where SRS Crisafulli is based, to New Orleans, LA, for Battelle’s 2015 Contaminated Sediments Conference, the EPA was making an emergency trip from its office in Colorado to Glendive to begin to deal with the Bridger Pipeline oil spill, before this also became a contaminated sediments problem. This is a stark reminder that while many of these ...
Preparing for a Price on Carbon: Lessons from 3 Companies
New carbon pricing systems are being developed in China, Chile and other countries to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage clean energy and sustainable development. This will mean new reporting requirements and regulations for an increasing number of national and multi-national companies. To help corporate leaders prepare, we studied the experiences of three companies that ...
Environmental Industry Channels
Upcoming Events
-
The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp Tampa 2015 Jan 27The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp focuses on foundational skills and knowledge of EH&S professionals, current environmental laws and requirements, proven compliance strategies, and emerging management approaches: -
EPCRA Planning and Reporting Manager January 2015 Jan 28Study current Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) applicability and reporting requirements, including multiple chemical lists, applicability thresholds, required reporting, deadlines, available reporting tools, and mandatory documentation. -
.gif)
Electron Acceptor Selection for Enhanced Bioremediation of Non-chlorinated Hydrocarbons Jan 29Replenishment of electron acceptors in the subsurface is a common method to stimulate biodegradation of non-chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. Two widely used products are calcium-based peroxides for aerobic degradation and sulfate-based salts for anaerobic degradation. What design parameters should a consultant consider in selecting from multiple electron acceptors? Join Brad Elkins, PG during this exciting
-
Fundamentals of Air Dispersion Modeling Phoenix, AZ Feb 03This intensive 2-day course is designed for entry level engineers, dispersion modelers, and meteorologists or others wanting to deepen their understanding of air dispersion modeling principles. Concise lectures supplemented by multi-media example problem sets, a short hands-on introduction to computer-based modeling software, and group discussions are used to maximize comprehension. Students learn how models incor
-
SPCC Compliance Manager Salt Lake City 2015 Feb 17The SPCC Compliance Manager™ course is designed for those responsible for developing SPCC plans, managing SPCC compliance programs, or evaluating SPCC compliance. -
The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp Salt Lake City 2015 Feb 17The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp focuses on foundational skills and knowledge of EH&S professionals, current environmental laws and requirements, proven compliance strategies, and emerging management approaches: -
AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition Mar 02Join AMTA and AWWA in Orlando to explore how the latest developments in membrane technology can enhance water reliability and quality. Each year the conference reveals new directions in water and wastewater treatment technologies, desalting, and membrane bioreactor applications.
-
Clean Water Compliance Manager March 2015 Mar 10The course presents water discharge permitting and restrictions in an understandable, structured, and logical format -
Symposium 2015 - Managing Sustainability for the Breakthrough Decade Mar 10Think 2015 - Managing Sustainability for the breakthrough decade. Best Practices in Corporate & Product Sustainability. PE INTERNATIONAL is hosting its 6th annual Best Practices Symposium under the title “Think 2015 - Managing Sustainability for the breakthrough decade” – a high-profile knowledge-sharing 3-day event that brings together thought leaders, sustainability managers and business pr
-
2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference Mar 15The 2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference is a unique, holistic event that brings together water sector or-ganizations to develop relevant, current sessions that water professionals need to be efficient now. Sustainable water management encompasses a multitude of interrelated topics and requires a broad and inclusive approach. This confer-ence seeks to combine technical presentations with in-depth discussio
-
AST/UST Compliance Manager March 2015 Mar 17The course covers recent and upcoming changes to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Subpart I, underground storage tank regulations (40 CFR 280); spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) tank requirements (40 CFR 112); effects of the 2005 Energy Bill; enforcement policy changes; and other developments. -
AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE 2015) Jun 07AWWA will host the Annual Conference (ACE) in Anaheim, California from June 7-10, 2015 to address and present solutions to water utility challenges. The four-day professional program will cover key topic categories and will include new categories on emerging issues in biological treatments, water reuse, stormwater, and wastewater.
-
10th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse Jul 05Water resources crisis is one of the top obstacles restricting the world’s sustainable development. Water reclamation and reuse has been considered as a promising way to mitigate the global water resources risks. Known as ‘world factory’, China has been dealing with problems like water resource shortage and water pollution control for over decades. Holding the IWA Water Reuse Specialist Group con
-
Environmental Engineering for Developing Countries 2015 Environmental Engineering for Developing Countries 2015 Feb 02The course centres on addressing water and sanitation needs in developing countries, covering low cost engineering technologies as well as the crucially related social, economic, commercial and institutional issues, which are often not covered in traditional engineering training. In addition to formal lectures, guest speakers share their experience of the issues involved in working in developing countries in a series -
Energy renovation of public buildings Energy renovation of public buildings Feb 02The seminar focuses on how you as a municipality can start the work to become an attractive municipality and role model for citizens and municipality employees. We will review the political framework for what is needed to get started, as well as the more practical framework and facts that must be accessible to document the effort.
