Daily Archives: September 18, 2008

October 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

The October 2008 issue of Biodiesel Magazine is now available. Highlights include: Biodiesel Trade Wars Around the World in 60 Days Catalyzing Future Fuels Biodiesel on Campus Handling Hot Work Hazards Making the Best of Wastewater Spreading the Bioheat Message … Continue reading →

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EPA hosts Environmental Nanotechnology Conference in Chicago, Oct. 7 – 9, 2008

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will host the 2008 International Environmental Nanotechnology Conference: Applications and Implications, Oct. 7 – 9 at Chicago’s Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 E. Wacker Dr. Researchers from Asia, Australia and Europe will join U.S. scientists … Continue reading →

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Ancient, but How Safe?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The health industry has questions about metals like lead, mercury or arsenic being found in ayurvedic supplements.

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Google and GE team up on clean-energy policy, tech

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. General Electric and Google on Wednesday announced a collaboration to lobby for renewable energy policies and to jointly develop clean technologies. During the Google Zeitgeist conference in Mountain View, Calif., Google CEO Eric Schmidt … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Electronic Waste:  EPA Needs to Better Control Harmful U.S. Exports through Stronger Enforcement and More Comprehensive Regulation.  GAO-08-1044, August 28. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-1044 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d081044high.pdf

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EPA Encourages Students in Grades K-12 to Enter President's Environmental Youth Awards Competition

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Entries are now being sought for the 2008 President’s Environmental Youth Awards, which recognize individuals, school classes (kindergarten through high school) and youth organizations for protecting our nation’s air, water and land. The program has two components: The regional certificate … Continue reading →

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Detecting Pollution with Living Biosensors

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Last spring, on a research vessel cruising through the North Sea, Swiss scientists examined tiny vials of bacteria mixed with seawater for hints of fluorescent light. By analyzing how brightly the bacteria glowed, … Continue reading →

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: SonLight Power Lights the Way to Learning Explosive Growth Reshuffles Top 10 Solar Ranking Bacteria from Compost Could Provide 10% of UK Transport Fuel Needs High Costs Could … Continue reading →

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