Pollution control technologies news articles 
Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks
Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]
Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry
In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]
World first for full scale autoclaving with wet AD (1/2)
A sustainable waste treatment facility near Plymouth in Devon is set to become the first in the world to apply full scale autoclave processing to wet advanced anaerobic digestion (AD). Handling up to 75,000 tonnes of municipal and commercial/industrial waste per year, state-of-the-art technology will make the AD process up to four times faster than conventional systems. Biogas production rates will also be significantly enhanced, enabling the fac... [more]
World first for full scale autoclaving with wet AD (2/2)
Unlocking potential The Lee Moor facility will be made up of two autoclave plants, screening and separation equipment, anaerobic digestion plant with associated buffer and digestate storage tanks, dewatering plant and a combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The two autoclaves will operate in parallel, each treating mixed municipal wastes in ten tonne batches at temperatures of approximately 160oC for 45 minutes at a pressure of seven bar. ... [more]
World Energy Council and World Water Council join forces to encourage public policy to address the "water-energy nexus"
The strong connexion between energy and water requires regular dialogue and the sharing of experiences and solutions. Now, their ever more interlinked future brings our two organisations together to tackle the world’s energy and water challenges. At the 6th World Water Forum held last week (march 13th) in Marseille, France, Pierre Gadonneix, Chairman of the World Energy Council (WEC), and Loïc Fauchon, Chairman of the World Water Council, anno... [more]
Other Pollution control technologies news and reviews
Minnesota's new pollution watchdog takes control
The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency deflected criticism of draft standards for cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, saying the agency can't compel farmers to cut the runoff that plays a big part in the problem.
Minn. pollution watchdog says voluntary efforts by farmers can help clean rivers
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Wednesday deflected criticism of draft standards for cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, saying the agency can't compel farmers to cut the runoff that plays a big part in the problem.
SOLVAir Solutions - Trona and Sodium Bicarbonate for Clean Air
SOLVAir Solutions has been in the business of air pollution control for over 20 years, offering effective products to the market such as SOLVAir Select 200 trona and Select 300 and 350 sodium bicarbonate, and expert knowledge of Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI).
Deadline Approaches For National Water Pollution Conference
DENVER, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The worlds foremost experts on storm and surface-water quality will get together in Denver August 19-23 to explore the newest water pollution prevention and mitigation technologies, share their recent experiences and discuss which strategies are most...
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. to Supply over $1.0 Million in Emission Control Products for the Retrofitting of Texas ...
VENTURA, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI) ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions control company, announced today that its Heavy Duty Diesel ...
ADA-ES Announces New Executive Vice President
ADA-ES, Inc. today announced the hiring of Mr. Jonathan Lagarenne as the Executive Vice President in charge of Strategic and Corporate Development. Mr. Lagarenne has worked in the air pollution control industry for 22 years and brings significant experience in managing operations, growing business segments and business development.
Pollution board rejects challenge to Microsoft's Quincy data center
The state's independent Pollution Control Hearings Board ruled Wednesday the Department of Ecology properly calculated the health risk of emissions from Microsoft's data center in Quincy, Grant County, in 2010, despite concerns of some citizens that server farms put the health of area residents at risk.
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. To Supply Over $1.0 M In Emission Control Products For The Retrofitting Of Texas ...
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc./quotes/zigman/622786/quotes/nls/cdti CDTI -9.19%("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions control company, announced today that its Heavy Duty Diesel Systems division has received orders in excess of $1.0 million for the retrofit of over 100 school buses in the State of Texas. Retrofitting is expected to begin next month and complete in July
Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New SO 3 System To Manage Sulfur Trioxide In Tough Industrial Plant Process ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in servingscience, today announced the new Thermo Scientific® Arke™ SO3 System, designed to help plants control SO3 levels through continuously monitoring.
Tri-Tech Holding Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
BEIJING, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tri-Tech Holding Inc. (TRIT), a premier Chinese company that provides leading turn-key solutions for water resources management, water and wastewater ...
