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Abnormal Levels of Caffeine in Water Indicate Human Contamination
November 22, 2011 — Researchers have discovered that traces of caffeine are a useful indicator of the contamination of our water by ... > full story -
Recycling and Waste
Energy and the Environment
Energy Issues
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy
Hazardous Waste
U.S. Marines Test New Energy-Efficient Weapon in the War on Trash
November 15, 2011 — U.S. Marines are testing a high-tech trash disposal system that can reduce a standard 50-gallon bag of waste to a half-pint jar of harmless ash. Called the Micro Auto Gasification System, the unit is ... > full story -
Making Chemicals from Biogas Instead of Burning It
November 15, 2011 — Combustible gases generated by organic matter in landfill sites or from biomass are commonly burned to generate electricity. However, Finnish researchers suggest that such biogas might be more ... > full story -
Even the Cleanest Wastewater Contributes to More 'Super Bacteria', Study Finds
November 14, 2011 — A new study reveals that the release of treated municipal wastewater -- even wastewater treated by the highest-quality treatment technology -- can have a significant effect on the quantities of ... > full story -
New Analysis of Carbon Accounting, Biomass Use, and Climate Benefits
November 9, 2011 — A recent report provides new ideas regarding carbon and energy benefits forests and forest products provide. The report summarizes and analyzes the most recent science regarding forests and carbon ... > full story -
Converting Waste Heat Into Electricity
November 9, 2011 — More than half of today's energy consumption is squandered in useless waste heat, such as the heat from refrigerators and all sorts of gadgets and the heat from factories and power plants. The energy ... > full story -
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Energy and the Environment
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Hazardous Waste
Australian Technology Aims to Make Storing Radioactive Waste Safer
November 2, 2011 — Australian researchers have developed new technology capable of removing radioactive material from contaminated water and aiding clean-up efforts following nuclear ... > full story -
Transporting Salmon Without Infections or Lice
November 1, 2011 — For the past three years, scientists, engineers and operators in the farming industry have been developing the well-boat technology of the future. Here are some of the ... > full story -
Boaters' Risk of Illness on Chicago River Similar to Other Waterways
October 26, 2011 — According to a new study, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, boating and fishing on the Chicago River pose the same risk of gastrointestinal illness as performing these same activities on other local waters ... > full story -
Recycling Thermal Cash Register Receipts Contaminates Paper Products With BPA
October 26, 2011 — Bisphenol A (BPA) -- a substance that may have harmful health effects -- occurs in 94 percent of thermal cash register receipts, scientists are reporting. The recycling of those receipts, they add, ... > full story -
Experts Recommend the Inclusion of Rainwater-Collection Systems in Cities
October 24, 2011 — Plain, sloping roofs can collect up to 50 percent more rainwater than flat roofs with gravel. This water is also of higher quality. These are the conclusions of a study conducted by researchers in ... > full story -
Home Washing Machines: Source of Potentially Harmful Ocean 'Microplastic' Pollution
October 20, 2011 — Scientists are reporting that household washing machines seem to be a major source of so-called "microplastic" pollution -- bits of polyester and acrylic smaller than the head of a pin -- that they ... > full story
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