Daily Archives: August 27, 2009

Ohio EPA Teams with Insurers for Brownfields' Cleanups

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Ohio EPA has developed an incentive for brownfield cleanups, by partnering with private insurance companies that will offer discounted environmental insurance to parties undertaking a voluntary cleanup in Ohio.

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Study: Controlling Urban Growth Is Key to Air Quality

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Although some countries still have lead in gasoline, an American Chemical Society presenter noted that air quality successes have been made by such megacities as Mexico City, Beijing, and Sao Paulo. A scientific … Continue reading →

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Truckers get own form of Cash for Clunkers

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Houston Chronicle. Port of Houston truckers will be eligible for low-interest loans to replace or upgrade their old big rigs under a $9 million program announced Wednesday.

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Obama's Green Dream Team

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Newsweek. During the first seven months of the Obama presidency, the administration charted a new course for a green economy. It approved a stimulus package with roughly$50 billion for renewable energy and environmental projects while … Continue reading →

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