Environmental Management News

In the December 2017 / January 2018 issue of the “AWE International” magazine ECO PHYSICS has published an application report on ECO PHYSICS one-channel NOx-detectors that are implemented to monitor china’s traffic ...

Jan. 1, 2018

By Eco Physics Inc.

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video.  Their newest production discusses how cold temperatures can impact both outdoor workers during the chilly months and indoor workers who are in cold manmade environments year-round.  “Workers exposed to extreme cold or who work in frigid environments may be ...

Dec. 31, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

AWWA solicits public comments on all proposed new AWWA Standards, and on all proposed revisions, reaffirmations, or withdrawals of existing AWWA Standards. The referenced standards project is being considered for approval and the publication of this notice begins AWWA's 30-day public comment period. An electronic public review copy of the proposed standard can be obtained for review during the ...

Dec. 29, 2017

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

The EPA announced a list of 21 Superfund sites it declared needed “immediate, intense, cleanup” — but offered little detail on how the sites were selected. The list also specifies the 21 sites would receive “direct engagement” from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt — but little additional information on what that would mean was provided. The EPA said the list will ...

Dec. 28, 2017

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently (12/21) proposed development of a revised Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standard to improve mandatory reporting of cyber security incidents, including incidents that might facilitate future attempts to harm reliable operation of the ...

Dec. 22, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Kurita Europe, a leading provider of technologies for water, paper and process treatment, is forced to increase prices from 5-20% depending on the product range and geographical region. This price increase, which will be effective as of 1. January 2018. For further information please contact ...

Dec. 21, 2017

By Kurita

BREEZE announced in November that it is has entered into a strategic partnership with AnyWare E-Commerce to assist clients in Israel and Romania with more easily purchasing and gaining access to EHS modeling software, data and services. With 13 years of service, Anyware E-commerce specializes in reselling all kinds of software and assisting clients in answering technical inquiries. Their client ...

Dec. 20, 2017

By BREEZE Software, Data and Services / Trinity Consultants

BREEZE announced in November that it is has entered into a strategic partnership with AnyWare E-Commerce to assist clients in Israel and Romania with more easily purchasing and gaining access to EHS modeling software, data and services. With 13 years of service, Anyware E-commerce specializes in reselling all kinds of software and assisting clients in answering technical inquiries. Their client ...

Dec. 20, 2017

By BREEZE Software, Data and Services / Trinity Consultants

On December 19, 2017,  Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report included comments by Michael S. Wenk, M.S., Senior Regulatory Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C), regarding future chemical regulations in Brazil. Big questions remain, among them: Will Brazil recognize industrial chemicals registered through other systems like the Toxic Substances Control Act in the U.S., or ...

Dec. 19, 2017

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Pittcon 2018 is the dynamic global event that offers a unique opportunity to get a hands-on look at the latest innovations and to find solutions to all your ...

Dec. 18, 2017

By Pollution Analytical Equipment

Following the Delegates Meeting at Groundwater Week 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee, the NGWA Board of Directors elected its 2018 officers. David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD, vice president of Bergerson-Caswell in Maple Plain, Minnesota, was elected the 2018 president. David’s father, Jack, was NGWA president in 2010. David and Jack join only three other families where father and son both ...

Dec. 18, 2017

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video.  Their newest production discusses how exposures to perfumes and fragrances in the work environment could aggravate some people’s existing asthma or perhaps even lead to new cases. “The California Work-Related Asthma Prevention Program (WRAPP) has ...

Dec. 17, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

1. IAIA18 updates  IAIA18, “Environmental Justice in Societies in Transition,” will be held 16-19 May 2018 in Durban, South Africa. For more information, visit the conference web site. #iaia18 The  ...

Dec. 14, 2017

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene® is pleased to announce the start of Jeffrey R. Miller’s term as Chair of the ABIH® Board of Directors. The Board also elected a new Vice Chair and four new Board members during its annual Fall meeting.   Jeffrey R. Miller, PhD, CIH, CSP is a Senior Scientist with Oak Ridge ...

Dec. 13, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Tomorrow, ministers at the 15th ministerial council meeting of the Energy Community in Kosovo will adopt new rules for emission limits for coal power plants in the Western Balkans (as part of the transposition of the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive into national law). The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) calls on political leaders to put the countries on track for swift and ...

Dec. 13, 2017

By Health and Environment Alliance

Schneider Electric will join other sustainability leaders to support and accelerate the common fight against climate change at the One Planet Summit. Two years to the day after the adoption of the Paris Agreement, and following COP23, President of France Emmanuel Macron is organizing the milestone summit to convene those involved in public and private finance to deliver ambitious and ...

Dec. 12, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

One of the largest dairy production operations in the US is achieving outstanding environmental performance from a Global Water & Energy, a member of the Global Water Engineering (GWE) Group of Companies, FLOTAMET™ anaerobic digestion plant that removes pollution from wastewater and transforms it into green energy to heat boilers. The FLOTAMET™-M system installed at HP ...

Dec. 12, 2017

By Global Water & Energy Group (Global Water Engineering)

Purolite announced today that 1,2 dichloroethane (also known as ethylene dichloride or EDC) has been removed from all ion exchange resin production processes at our manufacturing facility in Victoria, Romania. This change, finalized at the end of November 2017, is necessary to meet current European regulatory requirements. Purolite removed EDC from all ion exchange production in the ...

Dec. 11, 2017

By Purolite Corporation

Sweco is acquiring the operations of HaskoningDHV Belgium after concluding an asset purchase agreement with Royal HaskoningDHV. HaskoningDHV Belgium is specialised in soil investigations and decontamination, environmental impact assessments and integrated area development. This acquisition will further strengthen Sweco’s position on the Belgian market.   "I am pleased to welcome ...

Dec. 11, 2017

By Sweco Nederland BV

Today (December 10, 2017), OPSIS' President Svante Wallin is delivering a presentation at the Clean Air Forum in Abu Dhabi, on the importance of continuous air quality monitoring, challenges and solutions, and presenting some of OPSIS monitoring projects in the region.  During two days, starting today, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi and the Department of Economic Development - Abu ...

Dec. 10, 2017

By Opsis AB