The inaugural Alternative Energy Technology Summit will take place in Florida on August 17-18 2011. Attendees will include leading policy-makers from international environmental agencies, international organisations, representatives from the new energy finance industry, energy project developers and innovators, alongside a plethora of buyers and sellers with a vested interest in the renewable energy marketplace. 8101 World Ctr. Dr. Orlando, FL, 32891

Now entering its 44th year, WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium or large private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event! Conference: April 30–May 2, 2012 Exhibits: May 1-3, 2012 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada

The Port of Seattle Commission has approved $15 million for environmental remediation and congestion relief projects in 2011, according to a company press release. At its last meeting for the year, the Commission has approved the funding as part of a five-year environmental programme costing nearly $68 million. The board have also approved a $5 million investment in the South Park Bridge replacement, and finalised an agreement with Puget Sound Energy for easements along the Eastside Rail Corridor. The funding Read more ⇒

Long Island town tries again to line up contractor for asbestos removal A Long Island community is attempting to rid its town of a long-time eyesore, but has had trouble lining up a contractor to remove asbestos from the property at an affordable price. According to Riverheadlocal.com, the town of Riverhead will solicit bids for the third time to award a contract for asbestos abatement at the former Weeping Willow motel. The town hopes to demolish the structure and develop Read more ⇒

PORT JERVIS — Officials of Port Jervis and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region II headquarters will be cutting the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art oil recovery remediation system that was installed at the former Roundhouse parcel. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Roundhouse site, a former rail yard, in downtown Port Jervis. The remediation system was made possible through a $200,000 grant that was awarded to the City of Port Jervis by the U.S. Environmental Read more ⇒

Abatement means any measure or set of measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards. It includes the removal of lead-contaminated dust and lead-based paint. It is the permanent encapsulation of lead-based paint or the permanent enclosure of such paint. It includes the replacement of lead-painted surfaces, and the removal of lead contaminated soil. It includes all the prep work, cleanup, disposal and post-abatement testing to insure all the lead-based paint/ dust was removed. Abatement does not include renovation, landscaping, Read more ⇒

Asbestos is a mineral that is fibrous by nature. It is fire resistant, chemical resistant and very strong. It can be easily woven into cloth to make fireproof clothing. Despite being such a useful substance, it is very hazardous to the employees and laborers, who work with it. It leads to various diseases like asbestosis, fibrosis, asbestos warts and even, cancer. Mesothelioma, a killer disease, is the most terrible of all the diseases caused by exposure to asbestos. Due to Read more ⇒

Environmental Remediation Contractors Play A Big Role In Saving The Planet The natural disasters that are happening today can be considered as man made. Global warming is a very complex kind of phenomenon which can lead to the deterioration of the Earth and is causing a lot of adversities not only to the place that people live in but also to the people themselves. The adversities such as famine and tidal waves can be so alarming for everyone. These harsh Read more ⇒

What Black Mold Likes To Grow On – Your House’s Trouble Spots If you dug out some old boxes full of musty stuff from your attic, you might expect there to be a little mold on things, especially if you live in a humid environment. But, mold is probably growing somewhere in you house right now, and you don’t even know it. That’s why it’s important to know what black mold likes to grow on. It’s the first step to Read more ⇒

Asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral, and it is mined in a number of countries across the world.  Historically, it has been a popular mineral to use in construction due to the fact that it is durable, flexible, resistant to chemical attack, an excellent insulator and able to withstand high temperatures.  Even the name itself comes from the Greek language where it means ‘un-extinguishable’. In the UK, asbestos has been used since the industrial revolution when it was first used Read more ⇒