At the request of the State of Maine, EPA has finalized a rule requiring the sale of reformulated gasoline (RFG) in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln counties in southern Maine. Starting June 1, 2015, ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that 22 communities will receive technical assistance to pursue development strategies that support smart growth and sustainability goals and encourage local economic ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $1 million in grants to strengthen the capacity of states and tribes to protect and restore wetlands. The National Wetland Program Development Grants provide interstate agencies, ...
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Manufacturing centers of Axalta Coating Systems received certification of conformance with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard. The certification has been accredited by Lloyd’s Register LRQA and is valid for three years. ...
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Coal provides nearly two thirds of China's energy, but for mining companies, this winter could not be more chilly. The government has done its best to save the day, but it is not enough to force up the price of coal, even in the short ...
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Asia-Pacific is home to the second largest number of public companies that rank top among their industry peers in terms of sustainability performance, a new annual report said. The Sustainability Yearbook 2015, published by RobecoSAM, ...
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Novozymes unveiled its new corporate strategy titled, ‘Partnering for impact’, which is accompanied by a new set of long-term social, environmental and financial targets. It also includes a new purpose statement which reads, ...
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Fresh from its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the zero-emissions Honda FCV Concept will be the highlight of the Honda display at the 2015 Washington Auto Show opening on Jan. 21. Continuing ...
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Can-Pack Group, the manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans, has launched its new Dh200m ($54.4m) manufacturing plant at Dubai Investments Park, Dubai. The 150,000ft2 facility, the group's second manufacturing plant in the area, is ...
A guideline has been issued by The China Banking Regulatory Commission to encourage greater allocation of bank loans to companies and industries involving in environmental protection, and energy-efficiency projects. The future projects that ...
The 20th annual CHINACOAT will be held November 18-20, 2015 at Halls E2, E3, E4, E5, E6 & E7 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), P. R. China. The show will present the entire coatings spectrum – covering raw ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) are celebrating the start of the Urban Waters Project. The event ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations, including selling gasoline and diesel fuel that did not conform to ...
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Hong Kong has imposed a ban on poultry imports from some regions of Japan, Israel and Nigeria due to H5 avian influenza outbreak. The ban has been imposed on poultry, poultry products and eggs from Okayama prefecture in Japan, Haifa ...
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Sterilization Validation Services Sterilization Validation Services (SVS) announces their newly added capabilities. Sterilization Validation Services (SVS) which provides validation and support services to the Pharmaceutical, Medical ...
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