As part of a continuing effort to enhance its accreditation program for greenhouse gas (GHG) verification bodies, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX).
CCX is the world’s first and North America’s only legally binding rules-based GHG emissions allowance trading system, as well as the […]
ANSI Signs MOU with Chicago Climate Exchange
28 July 2008 |
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Cal EPA Approves Use of Methyl Bromide Monitor
28 July 2008 |
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Effective June 25, California’s Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Pesticide Regulation has approved the use of a real-time remote sensor monitor to detect methyl bromide, in addition to colorimetric detector tubes.
The Air Check Advantage Continuous Methyl Bromide Monitor from PureAire Monitoring Systems now can be used to monitor enclosed areas, including greenhouse soil fumigation and […]
Effective June 25, California’s Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Pesticide Regulation has approved the use of a real-time remote sensor monitor to detect methyl bromide, in addition to colorimetric detector tubes.
The Air Check Advantage Continuous Methyl Bromide Monitor from PureAire Monitoring Systems now can be used to monitor enclosed areas, including greenhouse soil fumigation and […]
Study Warns of Soot Particles, Respiratory Problems
28 July 2008 |
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Anywhere that has ongoing air pollution troubles could also have soot problems that affect everything from your weather to your health, and the situation may get worse, according to a study from a Texas A&M University group published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Renyi Zhang, professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M […]
Anywhere that has ongoing air pollution troubles could also have soot problems that affect everything from your weather to your health, and the situation may get worse, according to a study from a Texas A&M University group published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Renyi Zhang, professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M […]
Survey Says Supply Chain Execs Are Measuring Emissions
28 July 2008 |
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The “Green Transportation & Logistics North American Report” reveals that corporate commitment to environmental initiatives is growing, as is the need to invest in new technologies and harness industry partnerships, according to a July 22 press release.
The report is based on a survey by eyefortransport of more than 500 North American supply chain executives.
With up […]
The “Green Transportation & Logistics North American Report” reveals that corporate commitment to environmental initiatives is growing, as is the need to invest in new technologies and harness industry partnerships, according to a July 22 press release.
The report is based on a survey by eyefortransport of more than 500 North American supply chain executives.
With up […]
Survey: Healthcare Industry Shows Interest in Efficiency
28 July 2008 |
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The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and Johnson Controls, a global leader in creating smart and sustainable environments, announced new research on energy efficiency in healthcare. The survey shows that not only do healthcare executives place a higher priority on energy efficiency than executives in other industries; they are more likely to expect to […]
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and Johnson Controls, a global leader in creating smart and sustainable environments, announced new research on energy efficiency in healthcare. The survey shows that not only do healthcare executives place a higher priority on energy efficiency than executives in other industries; they are more likely to expect to […]
Agency Needs More Time on Texas RFS Waiver Request
28 July 2008 |
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Given the amount of work that remains to sufficiently answer the Texas request for a waiver from the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it is now clear that a final decision on the request will not be completed by July 24.
According to a July 22 press release, the agency needs […]
Given the amount of work that remains to sufficiently answer the Texas request for a waiver from the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it is now clear that a final decision on the request will not be completed by July 24.
According to a July 22 press release, the agency needs […]
U.S. Climate Study: Wildfires to Increase Risk of Respiratory Harm
28 July 2008 |
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Wildfires are likely to become even more severe, frequent, and widespread due to climate change, leading to an expected increase in respiratory illness from smoke inhalation, increased property damage, and significant disruption to communities throughout the West and South, warns a new government report.
The report, prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with […]
Wildfires are likely to become even more severe, frequent, and widespread due to climate change, leading to an expected increase in respiratory illness from smoke inhalation, increased property damage, and significant disruption to communities throughout the West and South, warns a new government report.
The report, prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with […]
Calif. Agencies Award Grants to Clean Energy for Fuel Stations
28 July 2008 |
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The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) recently approved grant awards of $3.6 million to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to help defray the cost of expanding the Southern California network of natural gas fueling stations with nine new stations, according to a July 17 […]
The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) recently approved grant awards of $3.6 million to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to help defray the cost of expanding the Southern California network of natural gas fueling stations with nine new stations, according to a July 17 […]
EPA Lays Groundwork for Mitigating Technologies
28 July 2008 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that supports promising technologies to prevent industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.
“This proposal paves the way for technologies that would protect public health and help reduce the effects of climate change,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “With proper site selection and management, geologic sequestration could play a […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that supports promising technologies to prevent industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.
“This proposal paves the way for technologies that would protect public health and help reduce the effects of climate change,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “With proper site selection and management, geologic sequestration could play a […]
Experts Review Wetlands in Climate Change Context
28 July 2008 |
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Scientists are convening in Brazil this week (July 21-25) amid growing concern that evaporation and ongoing destruction of wetlands, which hold a volume of carbon similar to that in the atmosphere today, could cause them to exhale greenhouse gases.
Meeting in the city of Cuiaba on the edge of South America’s vast Pantanal, the largest wetland […]
Scientists are convening in Brazil this week (July 21-25) amid growing concern that evaporation and ongoing destruction of wetlands, which hold a volume of carbon similar to that in the atmosphere today, could cause them to exhale greenhouse gases.
Meeting in the city of Cuiaba on the edge of South America’s vast Pantanal, the largest wetland […]