DEP ANNOUNCES STIMULUS LOAN FOR CITY OF TAVARES DRINKING WATER FACILITY
October 30, 2009
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded $2.5 million to the city of Tavares for drinking water management. The funds, part of DEP’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, will be used to make improvements at all four of the city’s water plants. The project is needed to improve disinfection and to meet current water demands.
DEP ANNOUNCES STIMULUS LOAN FOR CITY OF PALM BAY DRINKING WATER FACILITY
October 30, 2009
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded $5 million to the city of Palm Bay for drinking water management. The funds, part of DEP’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, will extend the water distribution area for Palm Bay and correct a public health risk. The project will allow citizens presently being served by private wells, some of which have tested positive for bacteria, to be connected to the city’s water supply.
A New Made-in-America Electric Rapid-Charge Hybrid Bus
October 29, 2009
Proterra LLC, a Colorado-based manufacturer of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle systems and transit buses, and Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading provider of energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management, today introduced to Washington DC policymakers the only made-in-America electric rapid-charge hybrid bus that meets California’s zero emission rules.
Proterra’s initial product, [...]
Groups file federal appeal against Vogtle reactors
October 29, 2009
Today organizations concerned with the high costs and environmental risks posed by Southern Company’s plan to build two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta, Ga. announced their filing of an appeal in federal court to stop the proposed expansion. The groups’ appeal calls upon the court to review the site permit and work authorization issued earlier this year by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the new reactors at Plant Vogtle.
GOV. RITTER CONGRATULATES COLORADO RECIPIENTS FOR $18M IN RECOVERY ACT GEOTHERMAL GRANTS
October 29, 2009
Gov. Bill Ritter today congratulated four Colorado companies, three state institutions and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for securing $18 million in Recovery Act funding for geothermal exploration, research and demonstration projects.
Grants included $4.78 million to Flint Geothermal to use geological mapping tools to identify Colorado geothermal resources and $4.6 million to Colorado’s [...]
Prenatal Fitness Expert Lisa Druxman Advises Pregnant Athletes on Exercise Safety
October 29, 2009
Fit4Baby Founder Encourages Women to Stay Active and Aware of Concerns
DEP ANNOUNCES STIMULUS LOAN FOR CITY OF COCOA DRINKING WATER FACILITY
October 28, 2009
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded $789,282 to the city of Cocoa for drinking water management. The funds, part of DEP’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, will be used to replace aged water mains along South Atlantic Avenue.
DEP SELECTED AS NORA’S 2009 RECYCLER OF THE YEAR
October 28, 2009
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today was awarded the 2009 Recycler of the Year award from An Association of Responsible Recyclers (NORA). The award was presented to DEP at the 2009 NORA Annual Recycling Conference and Trade Show in Key Biscayne. Jack Long, Director of DEP’s Southeast District Office in West Palm Beach, accepted the award on behalf of DEP.
Matthew Patsky Named CEO of Leading SRI Firm Trillium Asset Management
October 27, 2009
Boston, MA - The Board of Directors of Trillium Asset Management Corporation (”Trillium”) is pleased to announce that Matthew Patsky, CFA has joined the firm as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Patsky has been actively involved in socially responsible investing (SRI) for his entire 25-year investment management career, and is a highly respected portfolio [...]
Apple, Sony Ericsson Earn Kudos for Removing Toxics from Electronics
October 27, 2009
A report released by ChemSec and Clean Production Action highlights the innovations driven by electronics manufacturers that have removed toxics like bromine and chlorine from high-tech gadgets.
The report, “Greening Consumer Electronics: moving away from bromine and chlorine,” offers case studies of seven electronics companies that have overhauled their product designs through a combination of transparency [...]