environmental management News
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Corporate Water Use in the Spotlight: AHC Group to Hold Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, June 11-13, 2013
In an over-crowded, carbon-constrained world, everything must be used more wisely—and water is at the top of the list. Corporations are getting the message. That's why so many multinational key players will attend AHC Group's second Water Risk Management Workshop on June 11 and its semi-annual Achieving Results Workshop on June 12 and 13 in Saratoga Springs, NY. "It's encouraging to see ...
By AHC Group
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You Are Invited to the Practical Guide to Scrubber Systems Seminar 2015!
We at Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments are pleased to invite you to the A Practical Guide to Scrubber Systems seminar on 27 - 28 January 2015 in London. The seminar provides a cost and performance analysis of exhaust gas cleaning systems. Amongst the expert speakers, our President, Gary Bartman, has been announced to speak at the seminar. Click here to view the event agenda [ ...
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Water reuse `vital for sustainability`
Water reuse in industry should be a vital part of achieving more sustainable water management in the UK, according to a new report from a leading professional body. The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) document said that increased water reuse by businesses would have a range of benefits, including improved environmental water quality and greater availability for ...
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Barrick joins voluntary principles and announces new corporate social rResponsibility initiatives
Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) today announced that it has joined the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and is undertaking two new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to further strengthen the company's CSR performance. The new initiatives will support continuous improvement in this critical area. "Barrick has always been committed to good corporate citizenship ...
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Global Water Initiative created in response to world water crisis
A new partnership has been launched to address the declining state of the world’s fresh water supply and the lack of access to clean water services by the world’s poorest people. The Global Water Initiative (GWI) brings together a group of seven leading international NGOs, including Action Against Hunger (ACF) – USA, CARE, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), The World Conservation Union (IUCN), ...
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New Environmental Performance Review of Montenegro finds Waste Issues and Adaptation to Climate Change among Pressing Environmental Challenges
Waste management, wastewater treatment and adaptation to climate change are some of the most pressing environmental challenges for Montenegro. These are the main findings of the third Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Montenegro, undertaken by UNECE. The findings were presented by UNECE and the Montenegrin authorities on 5 June 2015 in Podgorica, to coincide with World Environment Day. ...
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US Groundwater Foundation launches green sites program
The Groundwater Guardian Green Site program for 2008 has been launched with the aim of recognizing good stewards of groundwater by encouraging managers of highly-managed green spaces to implement, measure, and document their groundwater-friendly practices. The program will document current practices related to pesticide and fertilizer use, water use, pollution prevention, water quality, and ...
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Water reuse – a viable alternative for industries
For quite some time, the Water and Sewerage Authority has been exploring the option of water reuse as a viable alternative to potable water for use as a cooling agent by industries. Water reuse is the use of wastewater for a beneficial purpose, such as agricultural irrigation or industrial cooling, and is practiced in many parts of the world; and a leader in this area is Singapore. ...
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Top companies to share best practices in sustainable water strategies at Corporate Water Footprinting
Companies are waking up to water management as an essential part of building a sustainable business and developing innovative strategies for measuring and cutting water use across the supply chain. Corporate Water Footprinting, which takes place December 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, will bring together businesses and water conservation experts to discuss best practices in water ...
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Environmental Product Declarations
ASTM International is now a program operator, providing a venue for the development of product category rules and verifying environmental product declarations. Concern for the environment and for our effect on the planet grows day by day, as evidenced by the increasing use of the terms “green” and “sustainability” in everyday language. This concern is not just among ...
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Western Municipal Water District`s Smart Yard program to save one billon gallons of water
Western Municipal Water District, leading the nation in solving water supply challenges, today announced that it's implementing Smart Yard, a community water conservation program designed to achieve more sustainable water use throughout Western's retail customer base. Consistent with its mission, Western will provide efficient water use technology to homeowners. The District aims to reduce the ...
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Rain Bird Renews Partnership to Protect The Nation’s Groundwater Supply
The world’s largest irrigation company, Rain Bird, announced that it has renewed its partnership with the Groundwater Foundation in support of the Groundwater Guardian Green Site Program. Now in its sixth year, the program brings public awareness to the importance of protecting and preserving groundwater by recognizing green space managers for utilizing ...
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WRD Vice President Lillian Kawasaki Appointed to the California Water Update Plan 2013 Public Advisory Committee
LAKEWOOD, Calif. - Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) Director Lillian Kawasaki has been appointed to the California Water Update Plan 2013 Public Advisory Committee (PAC) to help address the state's serious water challenges. Kawasaki, who is Vice President of the WRD Board, was appointed to the PAC because of her extensive water agency experience as well as her background ...
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New ISO 14046 Water Footprinting Standard Released
ISO have recently released a new Water Footprint Standard (ISO 14046) to communicate the importance of evaluating water management and supply. With water being a highly scarce global resource due to drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution; ISO 14046 promotes efficient measurement to create better management of water. ISO 14046 is a new international standard that ...
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Tell EPA About Your Green Infrastructure Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a poster contest to highlight green infrastructure and low-impact development projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Did your business build a parking garage with a green roof? Do your city government buildings harvest rainwater? EPA wants to hear about projects like these in preparation for the EPA Region 6 ...
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AUS$6.3m from Rudd Govt to help land managers adapt to climate change
The Rudd Government is continuing to roll out programs to help primary producers adapt to climate change, with another $6.3 million announced this week. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke has announced the funding under the FarmReady Industry Grants – part of Australia’s Farming Future. Primary producers, natural resource management groups and Indigenous land managers ...
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Comparing water pricing policies for a case study in Greece
A case study in Greece suggests that farmers growing low-value crops such as maize and cotton will suffer most from policies which introduce charges for water. However, this impact can be mitigated if groundwater is priced based on the energy needed for pumping, shifting some of the burden to higher value crops. As global warming progresses, water scarcity has become an increasing concern. ...
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Billions of Calories, Tons of Plastic Saved As Consumers Choose Water Over Other Drinks
Alexandria, VA – Americans are increasingly choosing healthy bottled water instead of packaged sugary drinks, saving approximately 470 billion calories and 73 million pounds of recyclable PET plastic last year, said the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). Bottled water is America’s favorite packaged drink for the third year in a row (by volume), and new figures from the ...
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Enhancing Agricultural Practices with Water Quality Sensors
Agriculture is the backbone of our global food production system, and its sustainable development is crucial for ensuring food security and environmental conservation. In recent years, there has been a growing realization of the impact of water quality on crop growth and productivity. Water quality sensors have emerged as a valuable tool in enhancing agricultural practices by providing real-time ...
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Singapore International Water Week Launches Blue Paper and Solutions
Key ideas from the Water Leaders Summit 2011 and a recap of the activities at Singapore International Water Week 2011 have been captured in the latest Water Week 2011 publications, Blue Paper and Solutions, respectively. The publications were launched by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources at the International Desalination Association (IDA) World Congress on ...
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