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New Aerosols Monitor in high demand around the world
Following excellent reviews from universities and research facilities worldwide the new Aurora 1000 & 3000 are hailed to be “The most user friendly Nephelometers on the market.” - Laboratoire de Météorologie Physique, Clermont-Ferrand, France. Monitoring aerosols is now of growing interest especially as current research has proven that fine particulates are linked to adverse health effects. ...
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New product alert – VNOX NO2 and visibility monitor
Tunnel Sensors launch their VNOX Combined NO2 and Visibility Monitor designed specifically for use in tunnels. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is produced as a direct result of engine combustion and is emitted from the tailpipes all types of vehicles. NO2 is toxic and prolonged exposure will have a detrimental effect on human health. Primary tailpipe emissions of NO2 are rising and there is a growing ...
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NYPA Authorizes Nearly $16 Million for Enhanced Information Technology and Cyber Security Measures
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced recently (1/9) the authorization of nearly $16 million in funding for two major information technology initiatives. The first is targeted for hybrid computer storage and is designed to cover several Life Extension and Modernization measures to refresh and sustain data center infrastructure as well as wired and wireless networking technologies; the ...
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New Product Alert – VICONOX NO2, NO, CO and Visibility Monitor
More and more modern vehicles emit less and less CO so there is a growing international requirement to measure the level of both CO and NO/NO2 in road tunnels. The VICONOX provides an elegant solution to these requirements by measuring NO2, NO, CO, visibility and temperature within a single sensor. Designed specifically for use in tunnels, the VICONOX tunnel monitor uses a combination of ...
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Air Quality Monitoring Resources for Schools
South Coast Science has partnered with Earth Cubs , to support its mission to inspire 1 billion children with environmental education by 2030. Earth Cubs free resources are used by over 4500 schools worldwide and they aim to “make planet-saving achievable and exciting for children”. The Earth Cubs app has had more than 250K downloads and it supports teachers with interactive teaching ...
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EPA to host an open house and public hearing on proposed Hawaii Regional Haze Plan on both Maui and Hawaii Island
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding two public hearings on the proposed Clean Air Act Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for Hawaii, one in Kahului, Maui on May 31 and one in Hilo, Hawaii Island on June 1. Regional haze is visibility impairment caused by the cumulative air pollutant emissions from numerous sources over a wide geographic area. This haze obscures the views ...
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Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Signs Legal Agreement with EPA and U.S. Department of Justice to Reduce Air Pollution at Two Power Plants
Under an agreement announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA) will come into compliance with the federal Clean Air Act at its Krum Bay facility on St. Thomas and Cruz Bay facility on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The settlement resolves numerous violations of the Clean Air Act, including ...
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FPI Further Enrich its Air Quality Monitoring Products — CAPS NO2 Analyzer
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is one subtype of a group of pollutants known as nitrous oxides, or NOx, which are highly reactive gases. Nitrogen dioxide gas can harm human health and environmental quality when it enters the air. Nitrogen dioxide can interact with other chemicals in the air and form acid rain, which in turn can damage ecosystems and human-built monuments, structures, and cultural sites. ...
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Top environmental professionals to be honored by A&WMA
Each year, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) honors top environmental professionals for outstanding accomplishments and leadership in environmental service. These awards were established by the Association to encourage environmental professionals to serve as models for others and to further the mission and key objectives of A&WMA. This year’s awards will be presented June 18 at ...
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RKI`s Break Through Confined Space Monitor, Purge & Barhole Tester
RKI is pleased to announce the release of our latest advancement in portable instrumentation, the Model GX-2012. This version has advanced design features for general industrial confined space entry as well as enhanced capabilities for purge and barhole testing for pipeline companies and gas utilities. This model succeeds our Model GX-2003, with improved datalogging capabilities, rugged IP-66 ...
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IBM to Help Oil and Gas Companies Monitor and Reduce Environmental Impact
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been selected for a global research project to develop the world's first integrated environmental monitoring system aimed at helping oil and gas companies minimize the environmental impact of their operations. IBM researchers, developers and a team from IBM's Centre of Excellence for Oil and Gas in Stavanger, Norway, are collaborating with experts from Statoil, Kongsberg ...
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Waterfall Security and Dragos Form Partnership to Strengthen Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity
Waterfall Security Solutions recently (4/23) announced a global partnership with Dragos to protect critical industrial control systems (ICS) from the most advanced cyber threats. The joint solution integrates the Dragos Industrial Cybersecurity Platform with Waterfall Unidirectional Security Gateways to enable ICS operators to continuously monitor networks and process operations, while adding a ...
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Boat Fire Spills Oil in Washington`s Gig Harbor
GIG HARBOR, Washington (ENS) - The Washington state Department of Ecology, the U.S. Coast Guard and others are responding to an oil spill at the Peninsula Yacht Basin Marina in Gig Harbor. A boat fire was reported to Ecology at 9:30 pm on Monday night. State and federal authorities immediately dispatched investigators and responders to find the 46 foot pleasure craft X-TA-SEA on fire. The ...
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Databird Am&T - proving to be a must at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
BHSCT was faced with the problem of difficult to manage utility consumptions, the Trust realised that they needed to gain control on consumption and associated carbon emissions. BHSCT Divisional Manager Damian Horisk researched the benefits of aM&T and considered the potential benefit to the Trust. Damian recognised that without accurately measuring the Trusts’ utility consumption, it ...
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New Vermeer drill offers impressive power in modest footprint
Vermeer Corporation has introduced the D60x90 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD), providing impressive power in a small footprint; it’s the cost-effective choice for tackling difficult trenchless installations in challenging ground conditions. The D60x90 is powered by a 185 hp (138 kW) John Deere Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) diesel engine, which delivers 9000 ft-lb (12,202 Nm) of ...
By Vermeer
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Biral’s Upgraded Visibility Sensors are Perfect for Marine Environments and Applications
Meteorological equipment specialist Biral is now offering its SWS range of visibility and present weather sensors with the added protection of hard anodising as an option. With this additional surface protection, the SWS range can be used in all shoreline and offshore applications, such as at ports and harbours, on lighthouses as well as on marine platforms and meteorological buoys. The SWS range ...
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New Vermeer drill offers impressive power in modest footprint
Vermeer Corporation has introduced the D60x90 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD), providing impressive power in a small footprint; it’s the cost-effective choice for tackling difficult trenchless installations in challenging ground conditions. The D60x90 is powered by a 185 hp (138 kW) John Deere Tier4i (Stage IIIB) diesel engine, which delivers 9000 ft-lb (12,202 Nm) of ...
By Vermeer
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Aquify’s Smart Water Data and Analytics Solution Now Live in Rosemont, Illinois
The Village of Rosemont has begun a new era of unprecedented visibility into their drinking water distribution system for the benefit of its customers. Aquify, an Exelon company, has completed the design and implementation of a comprehensive sensor and analytics system on the Village of Rosemont drinking water distribution network. The Aquify system segments Rosemont’s system into three ...
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Super smog hits north China city; flights canceled
Visibility shrank to less than half a football field and small-particle pollution soared to a record 40 times higher than an international safety standard in one northern Chinese city as the region entered its high-smog season. The manager for U.S. jazz singer Patti Austin, meanwhile, said the singer had canceled a concert in Beijing because of an asthma attack likely linked to pollution. ...
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Valtra launches flagship model S394
Valtra is expanding its 4th generation S Series range upwards with launch of the new S394 at the 2017 SIMA Show in Paris. Producing 405 hp and 1600 Nm the new flagship model not only offers more power but also comes with a completely revised user interface inside the spacious, pneumatically suspended cab. Designed and engineered in Finland in keeping with Valtra’s heritage, the new ...
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