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Climate Change Fight Grows The EPA added 51 new companies to its list of Climate Leaders, which brings the number of companies volunteering for the program to over 200. “EPA’s Climate Leader partners are proving that businesses don’t need to break the bank to do what’s good for the environment,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “These leading companies are reducing their climate footprints in cost-effective ways.” Climate Leaders is a voluntary program overseen by the EPA. Companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporatewide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions, setting long-term reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to the agency. Additionally, eight of the member companies announced they would reduce their long-term goals below their previous pledge. To review a list of corporations that are involved and what goals they have set, go to http://epa.gov/climateleaders/partners. EPA Sets CO2 Standard Although the EPA has not provided standards for air emissions of CO2, they were concerned about the gases entering the groundwater in any sequestration attempts. The agency proposed to make changes to the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act that would include a new category of injection wells used to store the gas CO2 bubbles in water are what give soft drinks their effervescence. Companies and organizations are preparing to delve into research to try to reduce emissions of CO2 from power plants – the largest single source of the gas – by injecting it into the ground. The EPA is seeking to set standards for the siting, monitoring and operation of such tasks to protect the th groundwater from being involved with the gas. in While dissolving the gas in water would not be harmful w to consume, it would change the th pH of the water to become slightly acidic. This would lead to the breakdown of some minerals in the soils and add other contaminants to the water. Visit http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPAWATER/2008/July/Day-25/w16626.pdf to learn more. Stemming the Tide Floodwaters can leave terrible devastation in their wake. During a flood, the water levels can rise at incredibly swift rates. The problems do not end when the rains stop however. As the water recedes, the mess that is left behind can carry toxic chemical soups and diseases. While the government has mechanisms in place to help with the cleanup and rebuilding, the resources are often slow and inadequate. Many companies including those that advertise with Pollution Engineering have stepped up to the plate to provide relief to the people caught up in these situations. The cover story this month details just such an event. Jim Hobbs of ITT Goulds Pumps presents a check for $20,000 to Dan Baldwin, CEO of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Others attending the presentation (l. to r.) Doyle Bunting, Products Inc. (ITT Bell & Gossett distributor); Bob Garver and Terry Jordan of ITT, and Dan Richardson, Todd Ford, and Corry Walton of Central States / CPI Sales (ITT Goulds Pumps distributor).] In another story, ITT reported that besides sending in equipment and personnel to help those ravaged by flooding this spring in the Midwest, they presented the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation a check for $20,000 to assist the recovery and rebuilding efforts. “Beyond ITT’s $20,000 cash donation to the GCRCF, our Goulds Pumps, Flygt and Bell & Gossett distributors have provided SEPTEMBER2008 www.pollutionengineering.com 13 http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2008/July/Day-25/w16626.pdf http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2008/July/Day-25/w16626.pdf http://epa.gov/climateleaders/partners http://www.pollutionengineering.com

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Pollution Engineering - September 2008 Contents The Editor’s Desk Reader Comments EnviroNews PE Events Legal Lookout Environmental Management The Green Files Guest Dialog 500-Year Storm Control How Do You Clean Up 100 Years of Pollution? SPCC: Don’t Wait and See The Next Wave in Air Purification An Invitation to the Windy City Flood Control Infrastructure Saves ‘Green’ Puts a New Spin on Pest Control Instrumentation Products Material Safety and Storage Equipment PE Products Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index State Rules

Pollution Engineering - September 2008

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