Why It's Smart To Be Optimistic Aug 15, 2009
startup, which they called Emission Control Solutions. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Emissions testing now required Aug 6, 2009
Vehicles leased to a person residing outside the emission control areas. Vehicles transferred between dealers (wholesale). (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Firm fined RM4,000 for smoky vehicle Aug 5, 2009
1% exhaust fumes, exceeding the permissible 50% maximum smoke concentration under Rule 11(1) Environment Quality Rules (Diesel Engine Emission Control) 1996. Meanwhile, in another Sessions Court, a 23-year-old man claimed trial to raping a 15-year-old girl at Hotel Ghazrin in Larkin Perdana here, at about 10pm, sometime in mid-May this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Will Regional Climate Change Efforts Drive National Climate Change Aug 1, 2009
The concept of the market-based cap-and-trade approach is described in layman's terms in a 2005 article entitled "Emission Control": "The more firms that blow their pollution limits, the fewer extra credits there are, and the more they cost, and the greater the incentive to find ways to pollute less-either by conservation, technological innovation, or shutting down dirty plants or factories. Rather than pass laws specifying how pollution targets [will] be met, the government only needs to set... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Harness racing Jul 29, 2009
Emission Control (o-Hornet Racing LLC and James Ray, Mount Sterling; d/t-Tom Simmons). Miss Kellie (o-Ervin Miller Stable Inc., Springfield; d-Matthew Cox; t-Ervin Miller). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Residents voice asphalt concerns Jul 25, 2009
The requests put forth in this letter included speed control, emission control, that all roads in use be paved and swept accordingly, nighttime noise control, and the establishment of a telephone hotline for complaints, among others. On July 16, the Westford Planning Board issued a response stating that it agreed to the proposals. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Emissions concerns cloud asphalt plan Jul 16, 2009
Emission control is especially important because students at the Rita Edwards Miller School have significantly higher asthma cases as compared to the state. According to officials, fugitive emissions are from sources not directly related to the plant, such as dust, while near-source emissions include the environmental impact of diesel trucks navigating in and out of the site. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Clean Fuels Could Reduce Deaths From Ship Smokestacks By 40,000 Annually Jul 15, 2009
Lower sulfur reductions could reduce deaths even further, they say, adding that designated emission control areas will also have a positive impact. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Valley gas guzzlers targeted Jul 11, 2009
The sedan has a better emission control system and burns less gasoline, getting 20 miles per gallon in town and 27 on the freeway, he said ... Older cars with outdated emission controls may be eligible for the financial assistance, or it could be a newer lemon that frequently requires smog repairs. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Viewpoint: They’ll make rules forever Jun 28, 2009
For instance, the Department of Environmental Quality is supposed to make sure that replacement parts for vehicle emission control systems perform as well as the original equipment. Lots of testing is likely to ensue. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Elimination of backward industrial capacity to address climate change Jun 6, 2009
China aims to close down small coal-burning power stations with a total generating capacity of 15 million kilowatts, according to an action plan approved by a joint meeting of the national steering committee for responses to climate changes and the State Council steering committee for energy-saving and emission control Friday. China will continue to eliminate obsolete capacity in key industries, including 10 million tonnes in iron-making industry, 6million tonnes in steel industry, and 50... (Xinhuanet, China)
Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. suspends operation of its roasters at Jerritt Canyon to complete its mercury recovery system Jun 2, 2009
The Company expects to take delivery of the fiberglass duct work and have the new mercury emission control equipment installed before the end of June ... Following a year-long investigation into mercury emissions, in March 2008 the NDEP ordered Queenstake Resources to install new state-of-the-art emission control equipment at the Jerritt Canyon Mine by the end of that year ... The facility remained shut down while the new emission control systems were designed. (PR Newswire)
Sulfur In Just One Hair Could Blow A Terrorist’s Alibi May 29, 2009
12, 2005) The mineral cryptomelane holds promise to absorb the toxic sulfur oxides that can degrade the emission control systems on diesel vehicles. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers have. (Science Daily)
Homer Electric dodges Healy 2 bullet May 26, 2009
Recognizing the risk of significant added costs from having to comply with new mercury and CO2 emission control requirements. Realizing that over time, rising coal markets would increase the price we would pay for energy from the Healy 2 plant. (Anchorage Daily News)
Corning Cable Systems to Highlight Leadership in LAN and Data Centre Applications at 2009 DatacenterDynamics in Paris May 26, 2009
Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fibre, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defence, astronomy and metrology. Corning Cable Systems Contact: Guillermo Idanez +49-30-5303-2362 Corning... (PR Newswire)
DPM Wong officiates at S'pore-Nanjing eco project groundbreaking May 25, 2009
" Low Sin Leng, executive chairman of Sembcorp Industrial Parks, said: "We will ensure that we will optimise the use of water and power and maintain high stringent standards in terms of waste water management and emission control as well as tapping on our experience into using waste into resources. " Tan Thai Hong, group CEO of Surbana Corporation, said: "The mix of business, industrial and recreational facilities of living environment must be thought through right from the beginning and... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Colin Davison on overcoming rejection May 15, 2009
Siemens Canada had asked his company, Stealth Acoustical & Emission Control Inc., to provide a bid for work on equipment to be used at the Suncor Firebag oil sands project in Fort McMurray, Alta. So Calgary-based Stealth, which designs and fabricates acoustical enclosures and noise-abatement systems for equipment such as power generators and gas compressors, worked night and day for a week to prepare the bid by Siemens' deadline. (Globe and Mail)
Bouncing back to win big May 12, 2009
Siemens Canada had asked his company, Stealth Acoustical & Emission Control Inc., to provide a bid for work on equipment to be used at the Suncor Firebag oil sands project in Fort McMurray, Alta. Siemens already had one bid but, at the last minute, decided it wanted another option. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste May 6, 2009
It may also contain undesirable materials which can play havoc with the process or emission control systems. The main steps involved in pre-processing of MSW include manual and mechanical separation or sorting, shredding, grinding, blending with other materials, drying and pelletization. (Energy Pulse, CO)
DoE to fund internal combustion engine R&D May 6, 2009
University of Connecticut: Three-dimensional composite nanostructures for nitrogen oxide emission control. Michigan Tech: Diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction models. (EETimes)
Semcan Inc. Reports Fiscal Year and Quarter Ended 31st December 2008 Financial Results May 1, 2009
Semcan is a worldwide supplier of industrial processes and environmental solutions with specific emphasis on water remediation and emission control systems. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Non-GAAP Measures. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
China's stimulus helps meet green goals Apr 30, 2009
BEIJING, April 30 -- The nation's stimulus package has benefited energy conservation and emission controls with energy used to generate growth dropping further in the first quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said ... Of the 230 billion yuan the central government has approved on stimulus spending over the past two quarters, 10 percent went toward energy conservation, emission control and environmental protection projects, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a... (Xinhuanet, China)
Canada's greenhouse gas emissions soared to new high in 2007 Apr 29, 2009
The aluminum industry cut its greenhouse gases by 22 per cent from 1990 to 2007 due to improved emission control technologies. Martin Mittelstaedt is The Globe and Mail's environment reporter. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
More of this story Apr 10, 2009
Submitting the required research paper as well as five mock web pages to contest officials, the girls focused on emission control systems in vehicles. While noting vehicular emissions are currently controlled by catalytic converters, the Mid-High trio predicted that one day bacteria could be utilized to transform the harmful carbon dioxide emissions into beneficial oxygen. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Students exposed to toxic bus fumes Apr 5, 2009
We d like to see Gwinnett, at a minimum on any refurbished bus, install emission control devices. Gwinnett school officials, in a written statement, said they don t believe there is scientific proof the devices improve air in the passenger cabin and that their refurbishment plan, which focuses on structural safety, is the best use of limited funds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chinese Government Strengthens Emission Control Norms to Address Environmental Concerns for Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in China, Notes Frost & Sullivan Apr 3, 2009
Chinese Government Strengthens Emission Control Norms to Address Environmental Concerns for Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in China, Notes Frost van ... Chinese Government Strengthens Emission Control Norms to Address Environmental Concerns for Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in China, Notes Frost van ... SHANGHAI, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to solve serious environment related problems, the Chinese government took the initiative of establishing stringent emission control standards and enhanced... (PR Newswire)
Automotive tsunamis block Control Instruments' vision Apr 1, 2009
"Remarkably, the US operations have been steady," said Friedman, adding that the firm was looking for opportunities in North America in the emission control programmes. Friedman added that the government needed to decide whether the automotive industry was strategic, so that it could provide financial assistance to help it compete with international companies that were receiving bailouts from their governments. (Business Report, South Africa)
New plan in Europe to reduce planes' CO2 emissions Apr 1, 2009
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Emissions-control zones at U.S. ports likely Apr 1, 2009
In October, when the maritime agency adopted new international emissions regulations for ships, the EPA said it planned to apply to make U.S. coastal waters emission control areas. The application the agency submitted Friday makes the U.S. the first country to submit such a proposal under the program, according to the EPA.. (MSNBC -- Environment)
EPA Seeks Emission Rules for Sooty Ships Apr 1, 2009
Under the IMO's rules, ships entering emission control areas will ultimately be required to cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 80 percent, particulate matter by 85 percent and sulfur oxides by 95 percent, relative to current emissions levels ... "For far too long, these , and there's just an enormous amount of progress to be made in protecting human health and the environment by cleaning up the fuel and ensuring that they meet modern emission control standards," said Vickie Patton, a senior... (Scientific American)
US and Canada set new pollution-control rules for ships in coastal areas Apr 1, 2009
The International Maritime Organization - a United Nations body that oversees air pollution and other policies for ocean-going vessels - approved the concept of emission control areas in October, and today's announcement represents the strongest interpretation possible under that law. Under the proposal ships must use fuel with no more than 1,000 parts per million sulfur beginning in 2015. (Boston Globe)
New fire truck arrives for East Lincoln VFD Mar 26, 2009
"This one is brand new. It has 380 miles on it, and it's top of the line with all the newest safety and emission control features.". The truck is also the first of its kind built by Ferrara this year, officials said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
States anxious as Obama shapes climate policy Mar 21, 2009
But states plan to proceed with their own emission control programs until the White House and Congress pass a credible federal market mechanism such as "cap-and-trade" to meet Obama's targets for greenhouse gas cuts. State officials say the federal program might never happen, or be too weak to help reduce the chances of catastrophic droughts, floods and heat waves from global warming. (Scientific American)
County launches clean school bus Initiative Mar 19, 2009
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently celebrated the completion of the 308th school bus to be retrofitted with an emission control device. Through innovative partnerships, county leaders have worked to ensure that school buses are not only the safest but the cleanest way for children to get to school. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
China Environmental Monitoring Industry Embraces Great Opportunity Under Economic Recession, Says Frost & Sullivan Mar 18, 2009
Environmental monitoring is becoming an increasingly important sector of environmental protection industry as Chinese government pays more attention to emission control and reduction. It mainly involves environmental quality monitoring, pollution source monitoring, and emergency monitoring on various objects such as air, water quality, soil, noise, acid rain, radiation, light, etc. (PR Newswire)
Air quality rises and falls Mar 13, 2009
The two nearest industries to the monitor, Grain Processing Corp. and Muscatine Power and Water, are working to reduce emissions and are developing multi-million-dollar emission control plans in collaboration with the DNR, according to the study. The study went on to say that Both the public and private sectors will need to continue efforts to improve air quality. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
EPA urged to raise ethanol blend rate Mar 6, 2009
The EPA will determine whether a higher blend would harm emission control systems, including catalytic converters, in vehicles. A preliminary study released last October by the Energy Department found emissions and exhaust temperatures in cars running on 15 percent and 20 percent ethanol did not change significantly from those using traditional fuels. (Scientific American)
Pushing hard for a low-pollution economy Mar 1, 2009
Emission control is the integral part of the government plan, which also includes energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged that part of his latest A$42bil stimulus package will be spent on insulating every home in Australia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Metro to debut 24 new buses Feb 25, 2009
They also feature lower windows on the street level, more comfortable seat designs and up-to-date emission control technology. Metro said last year s fare increase helped pay for the new buses, along with federal and state grants. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Tenneco eliminates 82 Georgia jobs Feb 21, 2009
Tenneco is one of the world's largest producers of automotive emission control and ride control products and systems. The Hartwell plant, which supplies shock absorbers to automakers including (NYSE: F) and (NYSE: GM), now employs 212 workers, said plant manager Roger Seabrook. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
MHI Enhances Multipurpose Gasoline Engine Lineup, Launching 4 New High-Power Models Conforming to All Emission Controls Feb 17, 2009
The engines added are the "TLE48," which is the largest model in the 2-stroke cycle TLE Series, and three large-size models for the 4-stroke cycle GB Series: the "GB290," "GB300" and "GB400." All four models conform to the emission controls of Japan, the U.S. and Europe ... 1 cc (cubic centimeter) displacement, as the company's largest engine for hand-held machinery use that conforms to increasingly stringent emission controls in Europe and other regions in the world ... With the introduction of... (JCN Network, Japan)
PHA Commission Considers $33.8 Million for Bayport Cranes Feb 17, 2009
PHA would help fund emission control retrofit devices for on-road drayage trucks transporting containers between PHA terminals and a distribution facility in Baytown. This project provides an opportunity for two EPA Blue Skyways Collaborative partners to join forces with the EPA and the Environmental Defense Fund to contribute to better air quality in the region. (Primezone Releases)
Seeing The Forest And The Trees Helps Cut Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Feb 14, 2009
When all carbon emissions fossil fuel, industrial and land-use change emissions are included in a global management plan regardless of their origin, deforestation slows and could reverse, managers place limits on the expansion of biofuels production, and emission control becomes cheaper. Their analysis also found that emissions from land use changes were heavily influenced by how well crops grew. (Science Daily)
