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Chinese Prime Minister assists a New Ventures entrepreneur
Prime Minister Wen Jiabao came to the aid of a Chinese socially responsible green enterprise that is struggling for survival during the current global financial crisis. He instructed officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to find ways to support the Southwest Bamboo Industry Company, a producer of ...
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ABS Consulting Serves as Technical Consultant to API RP 753 Task Force
ABS Consulting served as one of the technical consultants in developing API’s recently released Recommended Practice 753 (RP 753) (“Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings”). This new recommended practice provides guidance for reducing the risk to personnel located in portable buildings from potential explosion, fire and toxic release hazards. RP 753 was ...
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EPA Seeks Small Businesses’ Input on Lead Paint for Public and Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as consultants for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel as the agency considers steps to reduce lead based paint exposure from the renovation, repair, and painting of public and commercial buildings as required by section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The SBAR Panel is ...
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Bradford company fined £4,000 over moving of hazardous storage tanks
A Bradford-based storage company was fined £4,000 yesterday (Wednesday 26 June) after it moved hazardous storage tanks at its site against the requirements of a statutory notice issued by the Environment Agency. Denholme Storage (Bradford) Ltd was ordered to pay £1,650 in costs to the Environment Agency, which brought the case at Bradford Magistrates Court. The company was also ...
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Nanocoating on buildings releases potentially toxic particles to the air
Weathering and abrasion are reported to cause titanium dioxide nanoparticles to escape from a self-cleaning coating for buildings. These particles may be toxic to humans and wildlife. The researchers have developed three indicators from the test results to help predict levels of nanoparticle release from these coatings. Photocatalytic coatings containing nano-sized particles of titanium dioxide ...
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U.S. EPA Awards $100,000 to Emeryville, Calif., Small Business to Develop Sustainable Green Technologies
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $100,000 to Industrial Microbes located in Emeryville, Calif., to develop sustainable technologies that address environmental issues. A total of $1.9 million was awarded to 19 small businesses nationwide. Industrial Microbes Inc. received the funding to develop a green fermentation platform to replace carbon-emitting petrochemicals ...
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Best Bird Control Products For Commercial Businesses
Pest birds cause millions of dollars in damage to commercial businesses every year. From bird droppings to nesting materials that can rapidly accumulate, damage done to buildings and machinery can cost you and your business if not dealt with immediately. Finding the best bird control products for commercial businesses is a necessary task for any successful business owner. So, what are they? ...
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Durban must build on what Kyoto began: Chris Huhne article in the Telegraph
"Durban must build on what Kyoto began" A year ago, in a swirl of pessimism, the UN held negotiations on climate change in Cancun. After Copenhagen, it seemed that the principles of international cooperation itself were on trial. Expectations were low. But out of the acrimony arose a new consensus. The world agreed to keep global warming to below 2C. This is significant. The world does not ...
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$2.7 Million Available to Local Communities to Reduce Toxic Exposure
Washington, D.C. - EPA today announced that $2.7 million is available to support community-based partnerships in reducing risks from toxics in local communities. EPA will award about $2.7 million in two types of cooperative agreements through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. Level I cooperative agreements will help establish community-based partnerships and set ...
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SeaWorld and busch gardens grant more than $1 million to help protect animals in need
Animals in need and endangered species around the world will benefit from more than $1 million in grants awarded by the non-profit SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Since its creation seven years ago, the Fund has granted more than $7 million to protect wildlife and wild places. The Fund"s board of directors approved the 2010 grants to 95 wildlife protection projects including ...
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Keep Birds Out of Your Buildings and Sheds
Scare birds with visual displays Establish barriers to keep birds at bay Limit bird access with netting Protect your buildings and sheds with non-toxic bird spray Birds are a peaceful touch when enjoying time outside. However, when birds enter your home or business they become pests. Protect your buildings and sheds from invasive birds with Avian Control. Scare Away Birds With Visual ...
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The focus of Pollutec Horizons 2009
The ambition of Pollutec Horizons is to highlight the technologies of tomorrow. The 2009 show will therefore present promising environmental solutions like biotechnologies, supercritical fluids and membranes. Other innovative techniques such as photocatalysis or those involved in surface treatment will continue to have a high profile. BIOTECHNOLOGIES Biotechnologies are being developed in all ...
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TerraTherm, Inc. Honored With Best Firms to Work for Award
TerraTherm, Inc. of Gardner, Massachusetts announced today that it was honored with a2014 ZweigWhite Best Firms to Work For Award. The Best Firms To Work For Award recognizes employers in the architecture, engineering, planning and environmental industries for their superior practices, policies, people, and places that make great work environments and set them apart from their peers. The award is ...
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St. Louis Residents Surprised to Learn of Potential Vapor Intrusion Issues
Last month, The St. Louis American published a report about the surprise and shock of many residents who have learned that their homes may have issues with vapor intrusion. The article discusses a public housing development known as Elmwood Park that is located above an area that may have contaminated groundwater. The story begins 22 years ago when a metal company spilled trichloroethylene ...
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TerraTherm, Inc. continues among fastest growing us environmental consulting firms in 2013 according to The Zweig Letter
TerraTherm, Inc., a rapidly growing provider of environmental remediation services and technologies, announced today that it has been named to "The Zweig Letter 2013 Hot Firm List" which recognizes the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada. This marks the second time that TerraTherm has been recognized for growth ...
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EPA sets first national standard to reduce mercury emissions from gold production (HQ)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cutting emissions from gold ore processing and production facilities with a new standard that will reduce annual mercury emissions by more than 75 percent from 2007 levels. This action is one of several steps EPA is taking to reduce mercury levels in our environment, which can damage children’s developing brains and nervous systems even ...
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TerraTherm, Inc. earns national recognition for growth
TerraTherm, Inc., of Gardner, Massachusetts announced today that it has once again earned national recognition as one of U.S. and Canada's fastest growing firms, according to the ZweigWhite 2014 Hot Firm List. This marks the third year that TerraTherm has made the list, improving its ranking of 64th for 2013 to 20th for 2014. ZweigWhite, the nation's leading consulting, publishing, and training ...
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EPA Recognizes E-Waste and Responsible Electronics Recycling Companies as an Environmental Priority
HOUSTON - This summer, the EPA made several landmark announcements, recognizing the growing importance of e-waste as a national environmental priority and recognizing e-Stewards environmental certification. "I am encouraged by the recent announcement of the EPA that e-waste is now one of their top six global priorities," says Mike Buckles, president and founder of Technocycle, a Houston-based ...
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TerraTherm, Inc. Announces Highly Competitive Pricing for Qualified `Tier One` Thermal Remediation Projects
TerraTherm, Inc., the leader in thermal remediation solutions, announced today the availability of their Tier One Pricing Model, offering highly competitive pricing for sites of modest scale and complexity, while featuring their globally recognized expertise, advanced methods and proven results. Now, projects with qualifying scale and contaminants can be remediated by TerraTherm at costs that ...
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EPA awards community grants across US
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced that around $3 million will be available in 2008 to support community-based partnerships to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. EPA anticipates awarding CARE cooperative agreements in two levels. Level I cooperative agreements range from $75,000 to $100,000 and ...
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