Daily Archives: May 13, 2009

EPA Webcast May 21: Integrating Energy Efficiency into New and Existing Homes

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

On Thursday, May 21, 2009, EPA is hosting a webcast for local governments entitled “Integrating Energy Efficiency into New and Existing Homes.” The webcast will provide an overview of EPA’s ENERGY STAR programs for new and existing homes. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Quantum Leap in Lighting

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. QD Vision, based in Watertown, MA, is promoting a new LED-based lamp that it made with Nexxus Lighting of Charlotte, NC. Nexxus makes a lamp designed to screw into standard sockets used in … Continue reading →

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The Green House of the Future

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal. What will the energy-efficient house of the future look like? It could have gardens on its walls or a pond stocked with fish for dinner. It might mimic a tree, turning … Continue reading →

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Data.gov To Launch In May

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Slashdot. In late May, Data.gov will launch, in what US CIO Vivek Kundra calls an attempt to ensure that all government data ‘that is not restricted for national security reasons can be made public’ through … Continue reading →

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Review: Web's new WolframAlpha has cool features but there's something troubling about it

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full AP review. When a free Web service called WolframAlpha launches in the coming days, the general public will get to try a “computational knowledge engine” that has had technology insiders buzzing because of its oracle-like ability to … Continue reading →

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EPA Recognizes Students From Across the Country for Contributions Toward a Healthier Environment

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will recognize young people from across the country at the 2008 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) ceremony today. These students have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection through projects that help to reduce greenhouse gas … Continue reading →

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How we greened up and saved lots of money

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Back in April, I blogged about a post on the Extreme Tech blog that detailed the efforts that Gordon Hudson and his wife made to reduce their energy usage. Gordon saw the post, sent me the slideshow on which that … Continue reading →

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EPA Recognizes Innovation in Clean Air Projects

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

A gardening tool that runs on propane, a climate education program that engages students and teachers in strategies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions at school, and a Tribe’s smoke management program are just three of the winners of EPA’s Clean … Continue reading →

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ITT Study: Ozone Oxidation Treats Micropollutants

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water & Wastewater News. ITT Corporation recently released the results of a comprehensive study showing that ozone oxidation is highly effective for treating micropollutants like endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). These potentially threatening substances, such as … Continue reading →

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AWWA Manual Helps Audit Water, Control Losses

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water & Wastewater News. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently announced the publication of the third edition of AWWA manual M36, Water Audits and Loss Control Programs. A properly executed water audit and a … Continue reading →

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