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Australia Takes Initiative for Ocean Protection

Australia has planned to establish the largest network of marine protected areas in the world, including a fully protected no-take marine reserve in the Coral Sea.

15 Jun 2012

StormCon 2012 Conference Aims at Reducing Water Pollution

StormCon 2012 conference will be attended by world-class water quality and storm experts. Latest technologies dealing with mitigation and prevention of water pollution will be highlighted and explored in this conference. These experts will put forward their own views and strategies with the aim to reduce the pollution of surface water.

15 Jun 2012

Hydraulic fractures: how far can they go?

The probability of hydraulic fractures, such as those produced in ‘fracking’ for shale gas, contaminating shallow aquifers is minimal, according to a study to be discussed at an open meeting of the Geological Society on Monday (18th June).

14 Jun 2012

Lancaster researchers say that UK should learn from Australia’s handling of drought

One of the most arid continents on earth – Australia - has valuable lessons for Britain’s current water shortage according to researchers.

14 Jun 2012

Clearwater Systems’ Dolphin WaterCare Technology Helps Verizon Wireless Win GEIT Award

Clearwater Systems, a provider of eco-friendly water treatment systems, has reported that the company’s Dolphin WaterCare technology was instrumental in Verizon Wireless winning the Uptime Institute’s 2012 Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Award under the Facility Design Implementation category.

13 Jun 2012

China Hydroelectric Corporation to Present at the Standard Chartered 2nd Earth's Resources Conference on June 21, 2012 Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1e68d)

China Hydroelectric Corporation, an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it will present and attend one-on-one meetings with investors at the Standard Chartered 2nd Earth's Resources Conference to be held in Hong Kong on June 20-21, 2012. John E. Donahue, Vice President of Investor Relations at China Hydroelectric Corporation, will present on Thursday, June 21st at 11:00 am.

12 Jun 2012

IDEM Draft Water Permit Another Step Forward for Indiana Gasification

Indiana Gasification is pleased that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued a public notice of its draft Clean Water Act permit for the company's world-class, clean coal facility. In May, IDEM filed a proposed air permit with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

11 Jun 2012

Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Releases 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card

The 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card has been released by the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative to assess the country’s progression in implementing the National Ocean Policy, which is essential to the national security, ocean resources and coastal economies.

7 Jun 2012

Scott Griffin Highlights the Need for WaterWear Backpacks in Haiti

The Water and Sanitation panel at the Aid and International Development Forum included Scott Griffin, chief sustainability officer of Greif among other international leaders.

7 Jun 2012

Veolia Water Solutions + Technologies Wins Two Prestigious Awards at AquaTech China

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies has received two awards at Aquatech China, a trade event conducted for the process, drinking and wastewater technology sectors.

7 Jun 2012