McGuinty Government Takes Next Step on Cleaner Air
Canada Newswire, October 7, 2005
The McGuinty government is protecting the health of Ontarians with measures that will make its goal of five per cent ethanol in gasoline a reality and lead to cleaner air, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky and Environment Minister Laurel Broten announced today.
New Fuel to Clean the Air on Slope
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, October 7, 2005
North Slope air will get cleaner under an agreement between the state and oil companies to make and use ultra low-sulfur diesel. Under an agreement inked this summer between the state Department of Environmental Conservation and BP and ConocoPhillips, the oil companies and their contractors will begin using clean-burning, low-sulfur diesel in 2008.
Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Mobile Sources: Default Baseline Revision
Federal Register, October 6, 2005
This action revises the mobile source air toxics (MSAT) rule's default baseline values for reformulated gasoline and conventional gasoline to reflect the national average toxics performance of gasoline during 1998-2000.
Siemens Power Generation Acquires Pittsburgh-Based Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control, Inc.
Business Wire, October 5, 2005
Siemens Power Generation (PG) is expanding its business portfolio by acquiring Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control, Inc., a leader in the design and supply of air pollution reduction products and solutions for the coal-fired power and industrial markets.
First Reserve Portfolio Company Aquilex Agrees to Sell Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control to the Siemens Power Generation Group of Siemens AG
PR Newswire Europe, October 5, 2005
First Reserve Corporation, the premier private equity firm specializing in energy industry investments, announced today that portfolio company Aquilex has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control to the Siemens Power Generation Group of Siemens AG.
Notice of Meeting of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force
Federal Register, October 4, 2005
The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality.
American Lung Association Offers Indoor Air Quality Improvement Tips
Business Wire, October 3, 2005
As we prepare our homes for winter, it is important to make sure the air inside is safe. Indoor air pollution is one of the top five most serious environmental risks to public health, according to The Environmental Protection Agency. The American Lung Association Health House program offers simple inexpensive techniques homeowners can use to improve the air in their home.
Clean Air Watch Warns House Energy Bill Is Biggest Clean Air Act Weakening in History
US Newswire, September 29, 2005
The non-profit Clean Air Watch today warned that energy legislation approved early this morning by a House of Representatives committee "would be the biggest weakening of the Clean Air Act in history."
PA Governor Rendell Announces Innovative Program to Streamline Air Plan Approvals
PR Newswire, September 29, 2005
Keeping with his goal of protecting the environment while eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy that makes it more difficult to do business in Pennsylvania, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced an innovative program to reduce the time it takes the commonwealth to issue air plan approvals.
California Air Quality Rules Too Taxing, Critics Say
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 28, 2005
A set of air quality rules meant to cut pollution from new development is being challenged by local politicians and builders who say they would unfairly tax new homes and businesses.
National Environmental Trust Statement on Rep. Barton's Back-Door Repeal of the Core of the Clean Air Act
US Newswire, September 28, 2005
Following is a statement of Philip E. Clapp, President, National Environmental Trust on Rep. Barton's back-door repeal of the core of the Clean Air Act:
New York Bus Firms Approve Clean Air Pact
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 27, 2005
Students may breathe easier now, as state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced yesterday that five school bus companies have agreed to reduce air pollution.
The agreement, which calls for a "no idle" policy near schools and a monitoring program to enforce it, will affect more than 1,700 buses throughout the metropolitan area.
Clean-air Deadline Extension Proposed
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 27, 2005
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton wants to expand legislation intended to increase oil-refining capacity nationwide to include a proposal that could significantly affect air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth and other regions.
New England Experienced More Smog Days during Recent Summer
Environmental Protection Agency, September 26, 2005
As the 2005 summer ozone season comes to an end, EPA today confirmed that New Englanders experienced a modest increase in the number of poor air quality days this year, compared to 2004 and 2003. Based on preliminary data collected between May and September, there were 26 days when ozone monitors in New England recorded concentrations above levels considered healthy. By contrast, in 2004 and 2003 there were a total of 13 and 17 unhealthy ozone days, respectively.
Air Quality Up in Chinese Cities: UN Report
Kyodo, September 23, 2005
The number of clean-air days has increased in traditionally polluted Chinese cities such as Beijing and Taiyuan over the past four years because of a government-sponsored effort to switch energy sources or reduce consumption, the U.N. Development Program said Friday.
EPA Releases Air Sampling Data
US Newswire, September 23, 2005
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, collected air screening samples from multiple locations across the New Orleans metropolitan area on September 11 and 13-19, 2005.
Environmentalists Bash Air Quality Deal
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 23, 2005
A coalition of environmental groups from communities ranging from Wilmington to San Bernardino on Thursday blasted a deal struck between the California Air Resources Board and the railroads aimed at curbing railroad engine exhaust emissions.
L.A. Weekly Publishes Special Air Quality Issue
PR Newswire, September 22, 2005
The report focuses on the findings of UCLA scientist John Froines, who believes that the microscopic particles -- more than a million of them can be found in a marble-sized chunk of air in the smoggiest parts of Southern California -- are killing and sickening thousands of residents.
EU Tackles Air Pollution in Multi-billion Euro Plan
Reuters, September 21, 2005
Wide-ranging proposals to clean up Europe's polluted air won approval from the European Commission on Wednesday after a debate over the package's multi-billion euro price tag threatened to scupper it.
Beijing to Use Remote Sensing Tech to Clean Air for Olympics
Asia Pulse, September 20, 2005
Officials with the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (BEPB) will be using advanced Remote Sensing technology to target polluting vehicles and help clean the air as Beijing prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2008.
EU to Re-launch Air Quality Initiative with Changes
Reuters, September 20, 2005
The European Commission will relaunch a package of measures on Wednesday aimed at improving air quality after cutting anticipated annual costs by about 5 billion euros ($6.08 billion), according to EU officials.
Outage Sparks New Air Quality Worries
L.A. Times, September 19, 2005
A long-running debate over pollution is intensified when oil refineries lose power and burn gases as a safety precaution.
Air Cleaners: Some Do Little Cleaning
Kansas City infoZine, September 19, 2005
Medical experts as well as the federal Environmental Protection Agency agree that an air cleaner won't alleviate carbon monoxide, viruses, and dust mites. While capable air cleaners can trap dust, smoke particles, pollen, and pet dander, you can reduce all of those allergens without opening your wallet.
Air Cleaners: Even the Most Effective Could Be a Questionable Investment, Says Consumer Reports
US Newswire, September 16, 2005
Even the best air cleaner can be a frivolous investment, according to medical experts. There's little evidence that they alone will reduce the effect of indoor pollutants for those with asthma or allergies. In its October report, "Air Cleaners: Some do little cleaning," Consumer Reports presents the results of unbiased, independent tests for room and whole-house air cleaners.
EPA Releases Air Sampling Data Collected by Mobile Labs
US Newswire, September 16, 2005
EPA collected air screening samples from multiple locations across the New Orleans metropolitan area on September 12 & 13. The samples were analyzed for volatile priority pollutants such as benzene, toluene, and xylene, which are commonly found in gasoline, as well as other industrial solvents. EPA used two of its Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA) buses.
Stamford, Conn.-based Air Pollution Control Developer Wins Contract in China
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 15, 2005
A Stamford-based developer of industrial air pollution control technology, expanding its reputation beyond the United States, and is making inroads into the emerging industrial giant, the Peoples Republic of China.
Only Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinances Significantly Improve Indoor Air Quality, Study Reports
PR Newswire, September 15, 2005
The study finds that partial ordinances offer almost no meaningful reduction in harmful pollutants -- air pollution in businesses with partial smoke-free ordinances is still more than three times greater than the annual exposure level recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Niagara Tunnel Project Means Reliable Supply, More Jobs and Cleaner Air
Canada Newswire, September 14, 2005
Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that the government is adding more clean, renewable power to Ontario's electricity supply by boosting the capacity of the Sir Adam Beck Generating Complex.
Test Results Show Port of Vancouver's use of Fuel Additive Reduces Harmful Air Emissions
Canada Newswire, September 14, 2005
The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) and Seaboard International Shipping Company Ltd. (Seaboard) have received promising results from tests conducted on a sea-going vessel indicating that the use of fuel additive, CombustAll, reduces harmful air emissions discharged from ships.
U.S. Announces Clean Air Agreement with Nation's Largest Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Operator
US Newswire, September 13, 2005
The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services that is expected to enhance calculating and reporting on benzene emissions from North America's largest operator of hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities.
Valeo and Air Quality: Putting Health and Comfort First
PR Newswire Europe, September 13, 2005
Valeo has been working on improving in-cabin air quality for many years and has recently designed seven innovative systems to enhance occupant comfort and, above all, to provide better protection from pollution. These seven new systems represent new benchmarks in this specialist field.
Panel of Top Energy Experts to Discuss Power Systems of the Future at Sept. 19-21 Air Quality V Conference
M2 Communications, September 12, 2005
A group of the nation's top energy experts has been assembled for an Air Quality V Conference panel that will address power systems of the future and associated environmental challenges. The conference, co-sponsored by the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center, begins Sept. 19 at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Va.
EPA to Help States Meet Fine Particle Standards and Achieve Clean Air
US Newswire, September 9, 2005
As part of the nationwide effort to improve air quality, EPA is proposing the steps state, local and tribal governments can take to reduce fine particle pollution (PM2.5) in areas that do not meet EPA's health-based standards.
California Considers Suspension of Smog-fighting Restrictions in Gasoline
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, September 9, 2005
Regulators late Thursday were considering the suspension of smog-fighting restrictions on California's gasoline for the rest of the year in a bid to fend off shortages due to Hurricane Katrina.
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