Fracking Chemicals Didn’t Contaminate Water, DOE Says
A study on hydraulic fracturing shows no evidence that chemicals from the fracking process contaminated drinking water aquifers at a Pennsylvania drilling site, the Energy Department told the...
View ArticleEPA MPG Figures ‘Overstate Fuel Efficiency in Vehicles’
Fuel economy estimates issued by the EPA were much higher in certain vehicles, particularly hybrids, than the actual mpg achieved in real-world testing, according to Consumer Reports. Hybrids built by...
View ArticleFord First Automaker to Join India’s GHG Reporting Program
Ford is the first automaker to sign on to voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program for all industries established by India-based organizations, says the company, which has two plants in Chennai,...
View ArticlePolicy & Enforcement Briefing: RGGI Emissions Limits, Pesticide Ban
Preliminary findings of a federal study into fracking show no evidence that chemicals from a western Pennsylvania drilling operation contaminated drinking water aquifers. The AP describes this as the...
View ArticleGreenest Consumers ‘Affluent, Extremely Brand Loyal’
Green consumers are affluent, early adopters and extremely brand loyal, according to the Shelton Group’s sixth annual Eco Pulse study. The “greenest” consumers make up 24 percent of Americans,...
View ArticleHas Ozone Found its Goldilocks Zone?
A federal court yesterday rejected arguments that the current primary standard for ozone is either too weak or too strong, in a defeat for both environmental groups and business interests – but said...
View ArticleSqueezing Water Savings From Washing Machines
The commercial laundry market can cut water use by almost 50 percent in some cases by using more water-efficient machines, according to a white paper. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and...
View ArticleIndustry Could Save $27.8 Million Under EPA Solvent Wipes Rule
The EPA has reduced a regulatory burden for industrial facilities using solvent wipes in a move the agency says will save industry between $21.7 million and $27.8 million per year. The final rule...
View ArticleGreen Globes Cuts Multiple-Building Projects Certification Costs
A new volume program offered by the Green Globes online rating tool is designed to streamline the process and slash the direct cost of sustainability assessments by up to 75 percent for clients seeking...
View ArticleAlabama State Agencies Cut Energy Costs by $3.9 Million in 2012
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the state has saved nearly $4 million by cutting energy costs at state government agencies. The savings reported for 2012 came following a December 2011 Executive Order...
View ArticleNanotechnology Regulation – EPA Developing Rule to Regulate All New Uses of...
For nearly a decade, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been considering how and to what extent to regulate the environmental health and safety aspects of nanoscale materials within the...
View ArticleSeafood Industry Forms Sustainable Fishing Coalition
Albion Fisheries, Santa Monica Seafood, Seattle Fish Co. and other major seafood companies have formed Sea Pact, an industry coalition to advance environmentally sustainable fisheries and aquaculture...
View ArticleInvestment Firms Call for More Carbon Accounting
Institutional investors should start measuring, disclosing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with their investments and portfolios to reduce policy, regulatory and financial risks...
View ArticleEnvironmental Executive Moves: DuPont, Six Senses, Appliance Recycling...
Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders. DuPont: The global engineering firm has announced several executive moves. James C. Collins Jr., who currently...
View ArticleWater Treatment Equipment Market to Hit $13bn by 2017
The US water treatment equipment market is projected to grow 5.9 percent a year to reach $13 billion in 2017, gains largely driven by concerns over the health risks and environmental impacts of...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: ISO 50001, 14001; LEED; NSF/ANSI
Dalkia says it is the first energy services company in France to receive ISO 50001 certification for energy management. The award of this standard covers more than 27,000 installations managed by...
View ArticleEPA Tool Helps Developers Add Green Infrastructure
The EPA has launched a National Stormwater Calculator to help property owners, developers, landscapers and urban planners make better land-use decisions to protect local waterways from pollution caused...
View ArticleEurope’s Carbon Problem is Now Australia’s, Too
Australia’s accelerated move to a cap-and-trade market means companies there will gain access to Europe’s rock-bottom carbon prices, the New York Times reports. Earlier this month Australian prime...
View ArticleToyota, Ford Call It Quits; Ford Hybrid Truck ‘Still On Track’
Toyota and Ford say they will develop their own hybrid trucks after ending their partnership to develop a hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. The two automakers first announced the collaboration...
View ArticleHP’s ‘Modern Silk Road’ Cuts Carbon, Costs, Shipping Times
HP is using a railroad to ship electronics manufactured in China to European markets, cutting its travel time, costs and carbon footprint in the process. The train line, which HP describes as a “modern...
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