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Federal permit approved on SunZia transmission line
A proposed $2 billion transmission line that would carry electricity generated by renewable resources in New Mexico and Arizona to markets across the West is one step closer to being in service after clearing its final federal hurdle. U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell was joined Saturday by members of New Mexico's congressional delegation and other federal officials to announce the ...
Switzerland Announces Continuation of Action Plan for Synthetic Nanomaterials
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) announced on December 17, 2014, that the Federal Council decided to continue the action plan for synthetic nanomaterials until 2019. The objectives of the action plan include: Development of regulatory framework conditions for the responsible handling of synthetic nanomaterials; Creation of scientific and methodical conditions aimed at ...
Hollande, leaders call for investments in the green economy
Climate change and poverty took center stage Friday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where leaders began campaigning in earnest for twin global accords aimed at cooling the planet and easing the suffering of multitudes. French President Francois Hollande, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon were among the power-brokers urgently seeking support for two ...
Cleanup underway for nearly 3M-gallon saltwater spill in ND
Cleanup is underway after nearly 3 million gallons of brine, a salty, toxic byproduct of oil and natural gas production, leaked from a pipeline in western North Dakota, the largest spill of its kind in the state since the current energy boom began. The full environmental impact of the spill, which contaminated two creeks, might not be clear for months. Some previous saltwater spills have taken ...
TOC analysis for pure water applications
In industry, pure water and ultra pure water are used as raw material, auxiliary or operating material. Its quality is of great importance, since any contamination may result in a shutdown of the entire production facility or in discharge of pollutant / clean water. Downtimes and the discharge of clean water should be avoided. LAR's QuickTOCpurity is an online TOC analyser (total ...
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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
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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
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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. -
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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
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The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp Vegas 2015 Mar 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: -
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.
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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
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Practical Course in Reference Dosimetry Jan 27This Practical Course in Reference Dosimetry is primarily aimed at trainee radiotherapy physicists, but would also benefit anyone wishing to improve their practical dosimetry techniques.
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NORM & Natural Radiation Management Middle East 2015 Jan 27NORM detection, monitoring and controls in the oil and gas industry.Treatment of processing industry equipment and tubulars.NORM Waste and NORM contaminated produced water handling and management.Methods of NORM decontamination and disposal of NORM waste.Methods and techniques for avoiding accumulation of NORM sludge.NORM waste sampling.Laboratory analysis of NORM.Personnel protection and monitoring. NORM storage
