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Bacteria Preserve Crab-Like Fossil in Toxic Ocean Environment

Curtin University research showing that bacteria were responsible for the excellent preservation of a crab-like fossil during the Devonian period suggests that organic geochemistry could be a useful new tool for understanding ancient environments.

8 Nov 2012

Hurricane Sandy Organic Contamination And Leak Monitoring Provided By RJ Lee Group

RJ Lee Group, Inc.'s mobile laboratory is now available to aid in assessing and monitoring organic contaminants that may occur in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

From RJ Lee Group Inc. 7 Nov 2012

Publicly Funded Hospital to Install GEM Steam Trap System for Reduction of Carbon Emissions

Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSXV: TMG), a leading provider of custom energy and emission reduction technologies for energy intensive industries and institutions worldwide, today announced that it has received a purchase order totaling approximately $330,000 (£207,163) from a publicly funded hospital for the installation of its GEM® steam trap technology.

From Thermal Energy International 5 Nov 2012

Single-Point Resource for Burn Ban Information

Starting November 1, the winter burning curtailment season begins, which can cause confusion about the restrictions that may be imposed on fireplace usage by local air districts. Residents in the Western U.S. can check www.WhenToBurn.com for a single-point resource on when they can burn and ways to reduce emissions from their fireplaces.

2 Nov 2012

REGENESIS’ New Environmental Technology for Groundwater and Soil Remediation

REGENESIS, a global leader in advanced technologies for contaminated site remediation, recently announced PersulfOx™ Catalyzed Persulfate. This new environmental technology is a patented, sodium persulfate-based in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) reagent designed specifically for groundwater and soil remediation at contaminated sites, including brownfields.

30 Oct 2012

Ecologically Harmful Triclosan Not Being Sufficiently Monitored

Leipzig. Researchers from Germany and Slovakia have pointed out that the chemical triclosan is one of those particularly harmful substances for the ecological status of rivers that are still not sufficiently monitored.

26 Oct 2012

Kyocera Earns Environmental Excellence Award for Preventing 4,000 t of CO2 Emissions

By fundamentally altering its freight-shipping practices, Kyocera Communications Inc., a San Diego-based provider of wireless phones in the Americas and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc., was able to prevent more than 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2011.

24 Oct 2012

New Materials and Manufacturing Process Can Save Fuel and Reduce Noise in Vehicles

Researchers at the Universidad Miguel Hernández in Elche have shown that introducing new materials and modifying the manufacturing process of tires, drivers can save fuel and reduce noise generated by their vehicles. The University has worked for a year with Industrias del Neumático S.A. (Grupo Soledad) to achieve significant environmental improvements in their product.

22 Oct 2012

Scientists Hope to Map CO2 Emissions in Major US Cities

Arizona State University researchers have developed a new software system capable of estimating greenhouse gas emissions across entire urban landscapes, all the way down to roads and individual buildings. Until now, scientists quantified carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a much broader level.

10 Oct 2012

New ‘Clean’ Technology to Destroy Water Toxins Caused By Harmful Algal Blooms

University of Ulster scientists are collaborating with international research partners to develop a new ‘clean’ technology to destroy water toxins caused by harmful algal blooms.

9 Oct 2012