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29-Jul-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Stinky Gases Emanating From Landfills Could Transform Into Clean Energy
American Chemical Society (ACS)

A new technique transforming stinky, air-polluting landfill gas could produce the sweet smell of success as it leads to development of a fuel cell generating clean electricity for homes, offices and hospitals, researchers say. The advance would convert methane gas into hydrogen, an efficient, clean form of energy. Their report was part of the 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society.

Released: 25-Jul-2014 2:00 AM EDT
New System to Detect Mercury in Water Systems
University of Adelaide

A new ultra-sensitive, low-cost and portable system for detecting mercury in environmental water has been developed by University of Adelaide researchers.

Released: 15-Jul-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Scientists Launch Far-Ranging Campaign to Detail Front Range Air Pollution
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Scientists at NCAR and partner organizations are launching a major field project across Colorado’s Front Range this month to track ozone pollution. Results from the month-long study, which uses aircraft, ground sensors, and other instruments, will provide needed information to officials to ensure that air in the region is healthy.

4-Jun-2014 12:40 PM EDT
CSB to Discuss Macondo Oil Well Blowout/ Deepwater Horizon Investigation
U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB)

Report TOMORROW on Thursday June 5, 2014 11 a.m. CDT News Conference in Houston, TX Media will be briefed on investigation findings and safety recommendations. These findings will then be formally presented to the public and two-member presidentially-appointed Board investigating the April 20, 2010, blowout of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico.



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