Daily Archives: March 18, 2009

NBB celebrates National Biodiesel Day

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. The National Biodiesel Board celebrated National Biodiesel Day on March 18 with recognition of Rudolf Diesel’s birth on that date, and the announcement that 60 scientists have signed a “Scientists for Biodiesel” declaration. … Continue reading →

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Report highlights rural biodiesel production benefits

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. A new report released by the Western Organization of Resource Councils on March 12 examines small and community-scale biodiesel production, the experiences of farmers and entrepreneurs in their endeavors and the role it … Continue reading →

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EPA Releases Final Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water Efficiency. Today the Environmental Protection Agency released its official guidance for the portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that includes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State … Continue reading →

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ASHRAE commits to natural refrigerants

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Consulting-Specifying Engineer. In its Position Document on Natural Refrigerants, the organization expresses its support for research, assessment, and strategic growth in the use of natural refrigerants, including such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, air, and … Continue reading →

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New USEPA Regulations to Impact Metal Fabrication and Finishing Operations

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Metal Finishing. On July 23, 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a new regulation that regulates air emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from nine metal fabrication and finishing source categories. This … Continue reading →

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Fuel-efficient hybrids: Pricey vehicles not selling well in time of lower gas prices

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Americans have cut back on buying vehicles of all types as the economy continues its slide. But the slowdown has been particularly brutal for hybrids, which use electricity and gasoline as power … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Small Business Boon: Almost $200 Million in Environmental Tech Funds from EPA and NSF http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/03/13/small-business-boon The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation are encouraging small businesses that want to grow, add workers and expand into new markets involving … Continue reading →

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