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Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan Now Available
The Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) has worked with industry and other stakeholders to develop the Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan, a roadmap for grid energy storage safety that highlights safety validation techniques, incident preparedness, safety codes, standards, and regulations. The Plan, which is now available for downloading, also makes recommendations for ...
Waste prevention in Europe - the status in 2013
The Waste Framework Directive sets a legal obligation for European Union (EU) Member States to adopt waste prevention programmes by 12 December 2013. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has been asked to review the progress of the 'completion and implementation of the programmes' annually (EU, 2008). This report presents a first review of waste prevention programmes across Europe. The waste ...
UN chief hoping for draft of global climate deal
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday he will travel to the climate conference in Peru next week and is hopeful that delegates will draft an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming. Ban said he is encouraged by new targets for fossil fuel use announced recently by the United States and China, the world's two biggest polluters, as well as the European ...
Property Buyers in Puerto Rico Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Identify Mold & Other IAQ Issues
While some residential and commercial property buyers and investors may look for a property that is in need of major repairs, many do not want to deal with anything more than minor cosmetic fixes. There are few things that can cause a bigger headache or drain on the wallet for a new property owner than discovering water damage and mold growth after the sale is complete. To prevent ...
International Water Summit (IWS): Premier Global Forum to Drive Actionable Water Security Solutions
Policy makers, industry leaders and innovators to gather in Abu Dhabi to share latest technologies, proposals for actionAbu Dhabi, Dec 29, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - Global water leaders representing private industry, the public sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will convene in Abu Dhabi next month to attend the International Water Summit (IWS). The global platform enables key ...
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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. -
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. -
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.
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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
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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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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.
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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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DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards: DSSA 2015 Jan 01Given widespread uncertainty and increasing competition in global markets, safety and sustainability can be overshadowed and underestimated – investment in HSE can be seen as a costly burden. And yet, if pursued with vigor, improved safety and sustainability have great potential to increase competitive advantage and drive results, both through the optimization of operational efficiency and a reduction
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OSHA 10 Hour Construction Training Jan 08The highly popular 10 Hour training program was designed by OSHA as a safety orientation for your entry level employees. This course will teach participants the importance of hazard recognition and safe work practices in accordance with OSHA's Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926. Topics covered in this training include an Introduction to OSHA and OSHA's Focus Four. The Focus Four covers the 4 leading causes of fat








