April 02, 2009
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter April 02, 2009 |
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EPA to clean up diesel ship pollution nationwide
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is taking steps under a new global agreement to reduce ship pollution within 200 miles of US shores. Under the new proposal, US and foreign-flagged ships in this area will be required to use dramatically cleaner fuel and more effective pollution controls for their engines. Once implemented, the proposal will significantly improve air quality in port communities, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The action comes on the heels of an international agreement reached last year that adopted new emissions standards for ... |
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Saving water can help businesses beat the credit crunch
As the Environment Agency this week publishes its Water Resources Strategy for England and Wales it highlights the need for companies in England and Wales to start being water efficient. Recent research from the Environment Agency has revealed that firms are not investing in ‘green’ measures such as water and energy efficiency as a result of the credit crunch, despite the fact that green initiatives can lead to substantial cost savings for businesses. The poll of 1,000 UK decision makers shows that less than half (35 per cent) of companies in the East Midlands region do not have any form of environmental ... |
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