The recent mass shootings in Paris shocked the civilized world to the core. This was followed by a mass shooting spree in San Bernardino, which was a lot closer to home. I recently learned that Michael Wetzel, who was a...
When it comes to global warming and climate change, carbon dioxide is a major culprit. Although not the most potent greenhouse gas, it is one of the most abundant, and is produced both naturally and by human activities. To curb...
There is an ever increasing global awareness regarding the negative impact of urban waste on the surrounding natural environment (land, water and air), as well as its impact on human health. However, managing waste effectively involves substantial costs as well...
A chemical engineer from Canada has developed a product that is able to transform biogas waste residue into fertilizer. According to developer, Andrew White, the Sulfa Char system he has developed not only gets rid of chemical waste that is...
The recent dam break at a BHP Billiton owned iron ore mine in Brazil, which resulted in fatalities, highlights the hazards of storing large volumes of industrial wastewater while it is undergoing treatment. However, industrial wastewater treatment equipment that is...
Human waste offers a vast source of potential energy that is both renewable and sustainable on many levels. According to a report titled: Valuing Human Waste as an Energy Resource, which was recently released by the Canadian-based United Nations University’s...
Landfill gas is a sustainable energy source in that it transforms methane produced during the decomposition of organic waste into a source of renewable energy. Now an even more sustainable option is utilizing the waste carbon dioxide exhaust gases produced...
The EPA has recently proposed controversial new regulations that place limitations on the amount of methane released during hydrofracking operations. Now a study conducted by researchers from the University of Vermont has revealed that methane from fracking sites can migrate...
Landfills can emit unpleasant odors as well as landfill gas, which can migrate through soil and accumulate in nearby buildings. Some of the more hazardous gases produced within landfills include, methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia and sulfides. While hydrogen sulfide and...
