Environment

Nestle: Bans Unlikely to Stop Popularity of Bottled Water

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:06:00 +0000

Bottled water will overtake soft drinks as Americans' favorite beverage by decade’s end, says Nestle Waters North America chairman.

Local bans are unlikely to stop bottled water overtaking soda pop as Americans' preferred beverage by the end of the decade, the chairman of Nestle Waters North America said Thursday.

Arkansas Initiates Investigation into ExxonMobil Oil Spill

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:23:00 +0000

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel instructs the oil giant to preserve all documents related to the spill and ongoing cleanup in anticipation of 'future litigation.'

Indian Court Fines Leading Copper Smelter $20 Million for Polluting

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:31:00 +0000

Vedanta produces nearly 400,000 tons annually in India.

What Does the ‘Age of Unconventional Energy’ Mean?

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:41:00 +0000

Citing huge economic advantages to the U.S., ExxonMobil (IW 500/1) Chemical President Steve Pryor laid out his vision for the “new age of unconventional energy.” You might wonder if unconventional refers to windmills or solar panels or fusion reactors. But the green Pryor was referencing was the economic boom coming from shale oil and gas.

The Global Manufacturer

US Manufacturing Growing More Energy Efficient

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:31:00 +0000

Government data shows significant decline since 2002 in energy used by industry.

Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data released today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Manufacturing gross output decreased by only 3% over the same period. Taken together, these data indicate a significant decline in the amount of energy used per unit of gross manufacturing output. The significant decline in energy intensity reflects both improvements in energy efficiency and changes in the manufacturing output mix. Consumption of every fuel used for manufacturing declined over this period.

Coloring the Skies Green

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Increased air passenger traffic and demand for new aircraft are fueling an eco-friendly innovation drive by the aerospace industry as it prepares for the future.

World's Largest Biogas Plant Inaugurated in Finland

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:29:00 +0000

The biomass gasification factory is expected to cut coal use by up to 40% in Vaasa, in central Finland.

Obama Names Top Energy, Environment and Budget Officials

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:55:00 +0000

Three nominees face Senate confirmation during contentious debates over energy, budget.

President Barack Obama on Monday added three new names to his second term cabinet, deciding on a budget chief, energy secretary and head of the Environmental Protection Agency.

$1 Billion Civil Settlement Against Transocean Upheld

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:47:00 +0000

The decision came after a $400 million settlement of criminal penalties against Transocean was approved last week.

Judge Approves $400 Million Transocean Settlement in Gulf Spill Disaster

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:39:00 +0000

The fines and other criminal penalties imposed on Transocean are the second-largest environmental crime recovery in U.S. history, after that slapped on BP.