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Government is “passing water pollution buck to the car industry”, experts warn

Envirotec Magazine

Poisonous particle pollution from brake and tyre wear is carried in runoff then enters rivers and streams. According to Highways England (HE) assessment tool (HAWRAT), more than 2500 outfalls in England pose a ‘very high’ or ‘high’ risk of pollution. Yet, urban runoff persists as a forgotten polluter.

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The Environmental Effects of Natural Disasters

The Environmental Blog

Amid the 2016 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, an expert called for rerouting due to the high risk of landslides along the construction path. This sent 150 million gallons of polluted water cascading into a stormwater ditch surrounding the plant. Hurricanes Can Cause Water Contamination. billion in damage.

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4 things corporations should know about urban forestry projects

GreenBiz

In a 2016 study, Seattle determined 28 percent of the city is covered in trees, close to its 2037 goal of 30 percent. But as is the case with renewable energy credits, there are worries that carbon credits could give businesses the same license-to-pollute mentality. the 10 best cities for urban forestry.

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New York Sustainability: Tax Credits, Grants and Green Funding

Green Business Bureau

This dataset mapped the density of green roof and wall infrastructure across New York City in 2016. The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP21). The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute promotes cost-effective methods to conserve energy, reduce waste, and improve business performance.

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4 things corporations should know about urban forestry projects

AGreenLiving

In a 2016 study, Seattle determined 28 percent of the city is covered in trees, close to its 2037 goal of 30 percent. But as is the case with renewable energy credits, there are worries that carbon credits could give businesses the same license-to-pollute mentality. the 10 best cities for urban forestry.

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How do you monitor a tidal river?

Envirotec Magazine

Consequently, samples have been taken for testing throughout the river’s recent history, helping to track water quality trends and identify trace pollutants. However, continuous monitoring is required where it is necessary to detect pollution incidents and effectively measure the impacts of mitigation measures.

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What we’re looking to fund in Cohort 10

Elemental Excelerator

Stormwater management and flood resiliency solutions. Still, despite a short-term fall in emissions as a result of the pandemic, 2020 tied 2016 as the warmest year on record and atmospheric CO2 levels continued to rise. Eliminating pollution in frontline communities and creating local job opportunities.