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Wastewater Treatment Manager Jailed for Illegally Discharging Untreated Wastes

Michael Panyard, the former general manager of Comprehensive Environmental Solutions Inc. (CESI), a company that operates an industrial waste treatment and disposal facility in Dearborn, Mich., was sentenced today to 15 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Victoria A. Roberts

22 Apr 2009

Afghanistan Declares Their First National Park

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) applauded Afghanistan’s National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), which announced today the establishment of the country’s first internationally recognized national park

22 Apr 2009

Air Force Says Earth Day Means They Will Rededicate to Responsible Environmental Stewardship and Green Innovation

On April 22, the US Air Force will join the nation in observing Earth Day. On this occasion, they will take the opportunity to reflect on their daily commitment to excellence and leadership in protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources

22 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Experts Discover Important Step In Turning Water to Hydrogen Using the Power of the Sun

A research team has discovered, serendipitously, that a residue of a process used to build arrays of titania nanotubes-a residue that wasn't even noticed before this-plays an important role in improving the performance of the nanotubes in solar cells that produce hydrogen gas from water

21 Apr 2009

A Healthy Lawn Can Be An Environmentally Friendly Part of Your Home

Many homeowners think they have to get new light bulbs, change out all their household appliances or even install pricey solar panels to be environmentally friendly. The reality is that they can be 'green' for less money and hassle by simply maintaining a healthy lawn

20 Apr 2009

Vatican Goes Solar Powered With Europe's Largest Solar Electricity Plant

The world’s smallest state, the Vatican, is set to spend 500 million euros ($660 million) building the biggest solar plant in Europe near the medieval village of Santa Maria di Galeria

20 Apr 2009

Study Identifying Harmful Pollutants in City Air

Air pollution is linked to tens of thousands of deaths each year. However, some of the worst pollutants often fly under the radar. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for easier, more effective ways of finding and measuring the toxic pollutants that people breathe

19 Apr 2009