Read Top Environment > Environmental Regulation Headlines and Articles from http://www.environmentprnews.com en-us http://www.environmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-county-officials-respond-to-brc-report-260933.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carlsbad and Eddy County officials say Southeast New Mexico's salt beds should play a key role in the country moving forward with the BRC's suggestions. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/why-modern-homeowners-are-trading-in-curtains-for-blinds-260990.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lately, people begin to realize that it is better to use blinds instead of curtains, simply because the blinds are more practical. This is because blinds can be maintained easily compared to curtains. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/cutting-edge-fuel-solutions-from-sierra-help-boaters-protect-critical-engine-parts-while-meeting-government-regulations-260553.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sierra hoses and fuel/water separating filters offer boaters protection from the effects of ethanol-blended fuels on their engines. The Sierra Fuel and Water Separating Filter will effectively filter debris down to the 10-micron level. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/eforce-becomes-philadelphias-first-certified-estewards-recycler-260507.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT eForce Compliance announced today that its Philadelphia electronics recycling operation has been certified to the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling andamp; Reuse of Electronic Equipment . http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/improved-hcl-and-hf-analyzers-from-lgr-enable-power-plant-compliance-monitoring-to-new-epa-standards-260410.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ultra-precise analyzers for measurement of trace levels of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and hydrogen fluoride (HF) gases. Ideal for monitoring power plants for compliance with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) recently announced by the EPA. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/02/new-brightwater-plan-1-home-by-pardee-offers-great-room-ecofriendly-living-in-masterplanned-pacific-highlands-ranch-260118.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Plan1 at Brightwater is spacious and elegant, featuring an inviting entry and gracious formal dining room/library. These new coastal-close homes have a wealth of energy-saving features and options and are priced from the mid $800,000s. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-places-25-attorneys-among-2012-super-lawyers-honors-259311.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT 25 Cranfill Sumner andamp; Hartzog attorneys recognized in the January 2012 issue of Super Lawyers magazine. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/halfprice-rebate-on-frontier-lump-charcoal-at-bjs-wholesale-club-florida-258917.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Frontier brand of outdoor cooking products will be, for a limited time, offering a special half-price rebate on Frontier 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal purchased at BJ's Wholesale Club locations throughout Florida. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/tulsa-lawn-care-company-converting-to-propanepowered-equipment-258561.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Locally-owned Tulsa lawn care company LawnAmerica has recently converted most of its spray engines to run on clean-burning propane. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/ecofriendly-party-launches-the-first-super-bowl-quotwatching-the-game-ecofriendly-green-menu-couponquot-257794.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The only environmentally friendly online party planning service www.ecofriendlyparty.com teamed up with 5 inspiring green companies to bring big savings to Super Bowl party hosts. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/2012-energy-star-requirements-for-gas-and-oil-furnaces-gets-tighter-257599.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The EPA announces changes to it's requirements for the Energy Star program regarding HVAC products including Gas and Oil Furnaces for 2012. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/the-spencer-institute-for-coach-education-offers-green-living-and-family-health-trends-predictions-for-2012-257597.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. Family health a big concern. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/southern-petroleum-laboratories-inc-opens-new-facility-257145.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lab and field services now offered by SPL at Pleasanton, Texas location. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/enviroscience-inc-recognized-for-second-year-in-a-row-as-one-of-the-100-fastest-growing-companies-in-ne-ohio-257082.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Council of Small Enterprises (COSE) Announces Top Weatherhead 100 Companies http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/texas-tankertruck-accident-explosion-sends-drivers-to-hospital-256688.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Injury victims in Central and East Texas have a proven resource for legal guidance and decisive action in our firm, Colley andamp; Colley, L.L.P. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2012/01/toward-energy-independence-not-without-bumps-in-the-road-256381.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The business of getting energy doesn't come without a price. From the impact of hydraulic fracturing on the environment to pipeline explosions, oil and gas workers and local residents will continue to get hurt from oil and gas extraction. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/frontier-lump-charcoal-now-available-at-bjs-wholesale-club-in-florida-255130.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Frontier brand of outdoor cooking products is pleased to announce that its 34 lb. bag of 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal is now available at 28 BJ's Wholesale Club locations in Florida. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/maritime-law-perils-faced-by-seamen-254180.htm Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Seamen and longshoremen work long hours in dangerous conditions. When they are injured, they can seek compensation under the Jones Act. Learn more about this law and what injured crewmembers may recover. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/the-danger-of-working-with-electricity-254184.htm Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Despite the inherent danger of working on power lines, many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards they are exposed to. Learn more about electrocution hazards through the following article. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/lower-price-alternative-for-replacing-aafmcquay-series-16enrpnes-units-253959.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Air Distributors is pleased to announce the arrival of the Applied Comfort 16 PTAC, a lower cost alternative for replacing older AAF/McQuay Series 16, Enersaver, ENR, and PNES ptac units. Savings of up to 20% can be expected. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/thinking-green-generates-green-for-so-cal-moving-company-254176.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT New Eco-crates program saves San Diego-based moving company from disposing 3600 boxes per month. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/long-amp-waite-joins-environmental-alliance-253940.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Local law firm Long andamp; Waite, PC has made a commitment to reduce the firm's environmental impact. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-positive-news-about-wipp-2012-budget-254117.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation have shown their strong support of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's safety record and operational success by fighting to keep the Department of Energy facility sufficiently funded. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/ecowolf-inc-is-proud-to-announce-a-new-joint-venture-with-global-fiberglass-solutions-inc-253982.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT To announce a new joint-venture with Global Fiberglass Solutions Inc. about a new direction in the use of post consumer and manufacturers scrap fiberglass away from landfills and into manufacturing. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/pgampe-acknowledges-their-liability-for-san-bruno-disaster-253296.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT In a press release issued by the company, PGandamp;E conceded that they were liable for the blast and promised to pay the victims for their injuries. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/bamboo-cutting-boards-collection-now-available-from-ecobayhomecom-253046.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Leading online environmentally friendly products retailer Eco Bay Home has introduced two new bamboo cutting boards products now available on the Eco Bay Home website. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/final-build-out-approaching-at-pardees-silverthorne-at-canyon-hills-in-lake-elsinore-prime-homesites-now-selling-253068.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Stunning new Silverthorne homes overlooking the rolling hills of master-planned Canyon Hills are now selling, with pricing from the low $200,000s. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/try-safety-first-says-simple-bans-are-not-even-close-to-the-right-answer-to-stop-cell-phone-distracted-driving-252835.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Senator Jay Rockefeller gets it! He sees the solution as phone blocking technology that knows the difference between a driver's phone and the passenger's phone. We Don't Make The Smartphone... We Make It Smarter, Safer, Courteous andamp; Compliant -TSF http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/the-national-trust-reveals-the-angel-garden-at-mottisfont-252311.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The National Trust has announced that angels have been added to the gardens of Mottisfont, as part of a Christmas sculpture trail. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/science-writer-kristen-minogue-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-smithsonians-outdoor-science-center-252364.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Minogue delves into the ecology of Chesapeake Bay at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/experience-the-value-of-green-at-pardee-homes-brightwater-in-coastalclose-pacific-highlands-ranch-252056.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The LivingSmart room at Brightwater in San Diego gives home shoppers an up-close look at the many components of Pardee's LivingSmart package of features that increase energy-efficiency, save water andamp; provide a healthier living enivornment. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/aesthetic-plastic-surgery-of-indiana-joins-environmental-alliance-251867.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana has made a commitment to clean up its community by reducing the practice's environmental impact. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/belectric-is-the-global-market-leader-in-the-development-and-construction-of-photovoltaic-systems-251725.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT BELECTRIC is the global market leader in the development and construction of photovoltaic systems. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/business-monitor-international-reveals-risks-of-unconventional-oil-going-global-251535.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Business Monitor International has released a new study which examines the latest technological innovations and their implications on the global oil market. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/new-generation-power-and-wanxiang-america-get-faa-and-doe-approval-to-build-the-largest-commercial-airportbased-solar-power-farm-in-the-us--251022.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Rockford Solar Partners, LLC, a renewable energy development joint venture between Elgin-based Wanxiang America and Chicago-based New Generation Power, receives DOE and FAA environmental approval to proceed on America's largest commercial airport http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/12/albany-area-law-firm-has-proven-record-in-defective-smoke-alarm-cases-249774.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Hacker Murphy, LLP, a civil litigation law firm based in the Albany area, has a proven track record of getting positive results for clients in personal injury cases. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/the-wooten-company-at-75-gauging-the-impact-of-the-neuse-regional-wasa-water-supply-project-248997.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Engineering firm helped authority provide clean water to local communities. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/stanford-whos-who-selects-joe-mwase-for-membership-248944.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who proudly announces the addition of Joe Mwase to the exclusive network of premier professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in environmental services. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/rezidor-signs-global-partnership-with-world-clean-up-2012-248617.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Rezidor announced that it has formed a global partnership with the World Clean Up 2012 environmental campaign. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/pourable-gel-fuel-reported-to-explode-sparking-recall-248719.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT With at least 65 people suffering injuries, including two deaths, nine manufacturers and distributors have recalled pourable gel fuels that, when they explode, act like napalm. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/buer-well-drilling-helps-to-make-private-wells-available-to-grand-rapids-residents-248416.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT West Michigan well drilling service provider helps city residents and business owners obtain access to private wells as an alternative to tapping municipal water lines. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/beechwood-equipment-ltd-gains-ukas-iso140012004-accreditation-248270.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Beechwood Equipment was recently awarded ISO14001:2004 accreditation by Direct Assessment Services (DAS) a UKAS registered accreditation organisation. Certificate Number EMS UK-002. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/vermont-governor-peter-shumlin-receives-the-2011-green-governor-of-the-year-award-247681.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Beautiful Earth Group CEO Lex Heslin awarded Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin with the 2011 Green Governor of the Year award. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/songas-is-able-to-generate-clean-reliable-and-costeffective-electricity-by-making-use-of-natural-gas-reserves-found-on-songo-songo-island-just-off-the-coast-of-tanzania-247493.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Songas takes natural gas from the ground, processes and cleans it using a dedicated facility. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/ms-alie-chang-internationally-renowned-environmental-designer-honored-with-the-roy-disney-achievement-award-by-los-angeles-mayor-antonio-villaraigosa-for-the-the-us-asia-business-forum-247017.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Chang, one of the most influential women in China, received the Roy Disney Global Achievement Award for her innovative design work and contributions to develop international business exchange between the U.S. and its major trading partner. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/logan-olds-general-manager-of-victor-valley-wastewater-reveals-the-secrets-to-developing-a-unique-business-model-with-energy-digital-246931.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT In an interview with Energy Digital, Logan Olds, General Manager of Victor Valley Wastewater, discusses how the public utility's private business smarts have led to success. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/shenhua-watermark-coal-gets-the-community-involved-245629.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Energy Digital takes a look at Shenhua Watermark Coal. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/national-trust-welcomes-four-millionth-member-family-to-agm-244289.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT National Trust has welcomed its four millionth family member at its annual general meeting in Nottingham. http://www.environmentprnews.com/environment_environmental_regulation_articles/2011/11/veolia-announces-partnership-with-marinas-industry-association-of-australia-244434.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Veolia Environmental Services, Australia (Veolia) has recently announced an exciting partnership with the Marinas Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) to support the Clean Marina Program and work with marinas on improving waste and recycling practices.