industrial air News
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EPA Seeks Additional Toxic Emissions Reductions
To provide incentives for reduced air toxic emissions, EPA is proposing to amend what are known as the 'General Provisions' to its air toxics standards. The proposed amendment would encourage industrial facilities to reduce air toxics emissions so they are no longer considered a 'major source' of air pollution. Major sources have the potential to emit more than 10 tons per year of a single ...
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Europe’s green economy and other stories: what you may have missed in 2014
In 2014 the EEA had a special focus on green economy and resource efficiency, looking at how Europe's economy can generate increasing prosperity while maintaining the natural systems that sustain us. New innovations could help the EU make such a transition, the EEA found. Higher environmental standards are major drivers of innovation in Europe, giving businesses a ‘first-mover’ ...
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Macrotek Providing Solutions for Boiler MACT Compliance
Washington, D.C. - On January 31, 2013, U.S. EPA published its final adjustments to its rules regulating emissions of hazardous air pollutants from industrial, commercial and institutional boilers and process heaters at major and non-major (known as “area”) source facilities of air toxics. It is estimated that 2,300 boilers—mostly large, coal-fired boilers located at industrial ...
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Urban planners’ views on the role of scientific information in decision- making
Simply supplying more scientific information on the environment may not be enough to persuade urban planners to give greater consideration to the environment, suggests new research. The Dutch study suggests that environmental values also need to be made more important to municipal decision makers. Urban planners need information on the potential environmental impacts of different urban ...
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DuroAir announces breakthrough industrial Indoor Air Quality Recycling Technology
DuroAir Technologies Inc. ("DuroAir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has developed, and successfully independently tested, the world's first known portable air containment and filtration technology that fully filters and recycles industrial contaminated indoor air and returns it safely to the indoor air environment. This has significant environmental and cost saving implications ...
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Colorado proposes oil, gas air-quality crackdown
Under pressure to tighten air quality standards for oil and gas drillers, Colorado officials on Monday proposed the nation's first statewide standards for methane emissions and other heightened safeguards. The proposed rules don't require more state inspections of drilling sites. But they do recommend a system of infrared cameras to speed detection of leaks from tanks and pipelines. The ...
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Trinity Consultants to Present Webinar on Costly Utility Regulation
Trinity Consultants, an environmental consulting firm that specializes in industrial air quality issues, will present a webinar on September 14, 2011, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. CDT, that describes the regulatory requirements in the recently proposed National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Electric Utility sector (known as the Utility MACT). The rule, which was ...
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EPA proposes stronger air toxic emissions standards for polyvinyl chloride production facilities/standards would cut harmful emissions that impact local communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed stronger standards that require facilities that produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to reduce emissions of harmful toxics, improving air quality and protecting people’s health in communities where these facilities are located. Exposure to toxic air pollutants can cause respiratory problems and other serious health issues, and can ...
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Web Conference on CAIR to Feature Senior-Level EPA Representatives
Pittsburgh, PA (October 28, 2005) - Do you have questions about the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and its impact on the utility industry? If so, join the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) for a live, interactive audio + web conference, 'The Clean Air Interstate Rule: Impact on the Electric Power Industry and State/Local Air Pollution Control Agencies.' The ...
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Nalco Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Fourth Straight Year
Nalco (NYSE: NLC), providing essential expertise for water, energy and air, has again been named among the top sustainability companies in world. The Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index for a fourth consecutive year and to the North America Index for the second straight time. The DJSI World Index captures the top 10 percent of the world's 2,500 largest ...
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Statements on EPA`s updated, achievable air pollution standards for oil and natural gas
In response to a court deadline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce harmful air pollution associated with oil and natural gas production. The updated standards, required by the Clean Air Act, were informed by the important feedback from a range of stakeholders including the public, public health groups, states and industry. As a result, the final ...
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SCS-Certified Products Among Top 10 Products Honored by BuildingGreen at Greenbuild 2014
SCS Global Services, a leading independent certification body for the green building sector, is pleased to pay tribute to three companies -- PROSOCO, Marvin Windows, and KI -- whose SCS-certified or evaluated products are among the top 10 companies honored for innovative products for 2015 by BuildingGreen. In the 13th consecutive year of the award, BuildingGreen, publisher ofEnvironmental ...
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RoboVent Expands into the Abrasive Blast Industry
RoboVent, the industry-leading specialist in air filtration and ventilation systems, has announced its expansion into the abrasive blast industry. The company will leverage its current experience with air filtration systems to cater to an industry similar to those where it already offers exceptional expertise. RoboVent provides state-of-the-art ventilation systems for manufacturing industries, ...
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EPA to Hold Five Public Hearing Sessions August 25, 26 and 27 on Air Permit for Arecibo Waste to Energy Facility; Public Encouraged to Pre-Register to Testify
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a new series of public hearing sessions to accept public comments on its proposed action to approve an air permit to construct a waste to energy facility in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Energy Answers International, Inc. has proposed to construct a new 77 megawatt facility at the former site of the Global Fibers Paper Mill in Barrio Cambalache, ...
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EPA to extend public comment period on air permit for Arecibo waste to energy facility; agency will hold five public hearing sessions August 25, 26 and 27
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended to August 31 the public comment period for its proposed action to approve an air permit to construct a waste to energy facility in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The agency is holding a series of public hearing sessions beginning this Saturday to accept public comments on Energy Answers International, Inc. has proposed to construct a new 77 megawatt ...
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Protecting Workers from Welding Fume Hazards in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that there are over 500,000 workers in a wide variety of industries that perform welding, cutting and brazing activities. These workers face potentially hazardous conditions that pose a unique combination of both safety and health risks according to the agency. The welding ...
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Emissions from Airplanes Beg For New Standards
The next time you consider flying to a “green” event, think about the impact of air travel. According to Flying Clean, long haul flights produce on average twice as much emissions per mile traveled per passenger than cars and short haul flights produce three times as much. At the time when the Kyoto protocol (1997) entered into force in 2005 obliging participating countries to ...
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BREEAM Approves SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certification Program for Indoor Air Quality Credits
BREEAM, the internationally recognized environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings, has approved certification under the SCS Indoor Advantage Gold program as eligible for credits under BREEAM’s indoor air quality requirements. Indoor Advantage Gold certification is sought by manufacturers of office furniture and building materials, including paints and coatings, ...
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EPA to oversee lead cleanup near Pilsen high school
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with H. Kramer & Co., the City of Chicago and the BNSF Railway Co. to remove lead-contaminated soil near the Benito Juarez Community Academy in Pilsen. The alley at 21st Place behind the H. Kramer foundry and a portion of the BSNF railway spur at 21st Place and Cermak Road will also be paved to eliminate potential exposure ...
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EPA Issues Arizona Toxics Release Inventory Data for 2011
“Community Right-to-Know data helps all of us remain aware of the types and amounts of chemicals being used in our neighborhoods,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “It is great to see pollution prevention activities at reporting facilities, and we encourage them to reduce their chemical releases via this method.” A total ...
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