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The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is now urging US Navy Veterans who have been diagnosed with any kind of lung cancer to contact them immediately if they also were exposed to asbestos while serving on a US Navy ship, especially if they are non smokers, because there can be significant financial compensation for these types of individuals. For more information victims of lung cancer, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center at...
The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is urging family members of a retired loved one who worked at a factory, who was exposed to asbestos in the workplace, and now has been diagnosed with any kind of lung cancer, especially if the loved is a non smoker, because these types of asbestos can produce significant financial compensation. For more information victims of lung cancer, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center at 866-714-6466....
Independent testing concludes that systems can work well together INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Water softeners set with appropriate salt efficiency do not harm septic systems and may actually help them, according to a new study released today at WQA Aquatech USA. The Water Quality Research Foundation commissioned Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to conduct independent and scientific testing on the issue in 2012. The result is an official report,...
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies are pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules for Tier 3 vehicle emissions and gasoline standards. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120928/MM83271LOGO) "We have been anxiously awaiting this rulemaking because it is good for the environment and will help harmonize the federal and California programs...
FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha have developed a measurement system which permits the prediction of atmospheric pollution due to nitrogen oxides in a specific location and at a particular time. The study is supported by a massive database from urban areas in the Community of Madrid. The World Health Organization has stated that almost 2.5 million people die every year from causes directly attributable to air...
Small engine with big power showcases FEV calibration expertise AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FEV, Inc. (FEV) demonstrates its calibration expertise at the upcoming SAE World Congress, April 16( )- 18 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich., with the display of the Renault 1.6-litre Energy dCi130 (R9M) in-line four cylinder engine. The engine is designed and calibrated in anticipation of the Euro 6 emissions legislation. Gary Rogers, president and CEO of FEV Inc.,...
Sureaqua, portable water filter company, have released a series of two articles outlining the dangers of water pollution, as well as the do's and don't of pollution prevention, for families camping or caravaning this long weekend. (PRWEB) March 25, 2013 According to the Watershed Assessment published online by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States consists of 6,459,606 acres of good water versus 13,606,107 acres of impaired, or polluted water. Sureaqua,...
The Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center is now urging any current lung cancer victim to call them if they were exposed to asbestos in the workplace, especially if they are a nonsmoker, because there can be significant financial compensation for these types of individuals. For more information victims of lung cancer, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center at 866-714-6466. http://LungCancerAsbestosVictimsCenter.Com (PRWEB) March 25, 2013...
MaxWest Environmental Systems, Inc. the leader in biogasification systems for wastewater treatment, has appointed The TDH Company to represent MaxWest in southeast portions of the United States. Sanford, Florida (PRWEB) March 19, 2013 TDH is well known in the south for their experience in the municipal public works water and wastewater industries. TDH’s water and wastewater experience covers various phases of water and wastewater treatment. TDH’s experience in, and knowledge of,...
High demand for thickening and dewatering equipment likely LONDON, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stringent legislations on wastewater residue disposal have fuelled investments in the global sludge treatment market. Rapid infrastructure development, particularly in developing countries, has resulted in a rise in the number of wastewater treatment plants and heightened sludge production, further providing a large addressable market for sludge treatment systems. New analysis from...
Latest Pollution Reference Libraries
Acid rain is any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that is possesses high levels of hydrogen ions. It can have harmful effects on aquatic animals, plants, and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules within the atmosphere to produce acids. Nitrogen oxides can be produced naturally by lightening strikes. Sulfur dioxide can be produced naturally by volcanic eruptions. The chemicals that are...
Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water including rivers, oceans, lakes, aquifers and groundwater. Water pollution is when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into a body of water without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds. Water pollution affects the plants and organisms that reside in these bodies of water. In almost all of the cases the effect is damaging not only to individual species and populations, but to the natural biological communities as...
Today's soil contamination is a direct result of man-made chemicals or other changes in nature's soil environment. This contamination most commonly occurs from underground storage tanks bursting, use of pesticides, discarding oil and fuel illegally, leakage of dirty surface water, draining of wastes from landfalls and knowingly dumping industrial wastes into the soil. The most widespread chemicals found are petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, common pesticides, lead and additional heavy metals....
Arctic haze is a phenomenon that occurs in the atmosphere at high latitudes in the Arctic due to air pollution. What distinguishes Arctic haze from haze found elsewhere, is the ability of its chemical ingredients to endure in the atmosphere for a longer period of time compared to other pollutants. Due to limited snowfall, rain, or turbulent air to displace pollutants from the polar air in the spring, Arctic haze can continue for more than a month in the northern atmosphere. Arctic haze...
