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Students test their knowledge by building shoe-box sized cars powered by chemical reactions.
BOMA's Annual TOBY Award winners for 2004 are named.
Rebuttal to an article published in the January, 2005 issue regarding smoky bars vs. city streets.
Accreditation ensures that the HVACR programs have met and exceeded industry standards for instruction.
Owners of an asbestos abatement company in New York have been sentenced to the longest terms in U.S. history for environmental crimes.
BP has agreed to pay fines for safety violations incurred in the Prudhoe Bay oil field, including an explosion that injured an Anchorage man.
Opponents of the factory say federal government fears are trampling on their right to know about potential health and safety risks of the factory.
Enerpac builds a system to lift and position 32-ton anchors on the ocean floor.
The first step in complying with Standard 62 is learning how.
OSHA investigates accident after one worker dies and another is seriously injured.
The travels of Ernie and Lois Wulff continue as they make their way west, and then into Alaska.
How to Effectively Control How Soils Enter and Leave Office Facilities
Glavin announces an agreement with IUOE Local 399 to have the union represent their service technicians and employees.
OSHA has entered into a partnership with key players in the McCormick Place expansion planned over the next three years.
Two computer disks that prompted the shutdown of a leading nuclear weapons lab never existed.
Review questions findings that re-injection and water treatment are best ways to handle wastewater from mine drilling.
Employers are required by OSHA to post a summary of job-related injuries and illnesses on OSHA 300 form.
Think the traditional "meeting place" is the only thing available? Think again.
Tips to achieve cost savings by keeping overall demand charges low and improving a building's load factor.
William P. Hite is named as interim General President of UA.
New web site is designed to help prevent occupational hearing loss.
Benicia Plumbing does a special job to allow a 17-year-old girl the privacy and freedom she needs.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich pushes an energy strategy that he says will mean cleaner air and economic growth for Illinois.
Mayors and city officials are demanding a bigger voice on water policies that affect their budgets.
Chem-Cast, Ltd., is fined for alleged violations of workplace safety standards.
Company fined for violations of safety standards after death of one worker and serious injury to another.
Audit of state's spending of antiterrorism funds finds some money spent improperly.
Security cameras providing fuzzy images, pointed in the wrong direction or otherwise malfunctioning according to a published report.
An 18-month study will determine how to improve the state's drinking water system and protect it from drought, terrorism or other catastrophes.
ASHRAE officially kicks off its Expanding the Network of Knowledge endowment campaign.
A new market for carbon dioxide emissions will reward businesses that minimize their output of this "greenhouse" gas.
Decontamination and decommissioning of the Juggernaut Reactor in Argonne, IL is needed to ensure protection of health and safety of public.
Top HVACR students compete to represent "Team USA" during the 2005 World Skills Competition.
Chicago's Department of Buildings intensifies efforts to identify and stop illegal construction.
A new way to tell the stories of technology.
Wireless networks are being tested in evaluating the performance of plant machinery.
Stricter monitoring and reporting of lead in drinking water will soon be required.
General Motors promotes efforts to create hydrogen fuel cell technology.
As the Army gets ready to destroy the VX Nerve Agent stored in Newport, Indiana, residents say they will be glad to see it go.
The Energy Star label is now available for external power adapters that meet EPA guidelines.
W.R. Grace executives have been indicted for knowingly endangering and concealing information about its asbestos mining operations.
EPA addresses ongoing release of highly-alkaline leachate into Lake Michigan.
Read what Bob Errato did when faced with a tight budget and a short deadline.
A molecular biologist works to find ways to turn some varieties of Texas sugar into a more profitable crop.
The Conservation Law Foundation says it will sue to enforce federally mandated mercury pollution controls.
Almost 2000 of the nation's most energy efficient buildings have earned EPA's Energy Star.
The nation's oldest city faces a huge history problem.
As part of an ongoing investigation into an illegal worker scheme, 14 illegal aliens with badges allowing access beyond passenger areas are arrested.
Congressman Peter Hoekstra has re-introduced the "Cool and Efficient Buildings Act" to reduce HVACR depreciation period.
A greater abundance of trees, grassy areas and flowers in Chicago helps to conserve energy.
The president observed a number of technologies with energy-related applications during a tour of Battelle labs.
When the St. Louis Cardinals take the field on opening day they will be able to take the elevator to their seats.
With the purchase of six new emergency vehicles, Massachusetts public safety officials hope to better coordinate response to emergencies.
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Illinois is researching ways to help the environment through recycling.
How do you get kids interested in science? A new twist called the Molecularium provides a mix of art and science to get the point across.
Coverall offers a complete range of commercial cleaning services.
Be sure before you hire an electrical contractor that they are qualified for the job.
Is gray hair a career asset or career liability?
An experimental load of nuclear fuel due to arrive in South Carolina stirs debates whether it is a terrorism target or safe source of energy.
After a $3 million improvement project, Saturn V will be visited by a projected million visitors a year.
Lawsuits are pending over air, water and construction permits for a new coal-fired plant next to Lake Michigan.
The University of Houston is taking steps to level the playing field for women considering a career in engineering.
A NASA telescope has, for the first time, directly measured light from planets beyond our solar system.
In the coming months truck drivers carrying hazardous materials will need to undgergo background checks and fingerprinting before being certified to drive.
Experts were baffled that the earthquake off Indonesia did not launch massive waves similar to those months ago.
Farmers are becoming more interested in customer farming - hiring someone to do the harvest rather than invest the money in equipment.
Rural health officials surveyed feel they are unprepared for attacks on food supplies, nuclear power or other possible targets.
It weighed nearly two pounds, offered a half-hour battery and sold for $3,995. Clunky and overpriced? Not in 1984.
Ernie and Lois Wulff continue their year long exploration of the United States.
Retail stores are required to label fish and shellfish to allow the consumer to make more informed decisions.
Commercial boiler replacements require significant planning before the actual installation.
The new library brings Abraham Lincoln to life with booming cannons, holographic ghosts and lifelike statues.
2005 marks an important anniversary for Dreisilker.
Findings from the WTC attack will be used to better understand what led to the collapse and develop new construction guidelines.
Oil and gas companies want to explore other frontiers - namely, the coastlines.
Commercially viable fuel cell stack technology can be demonstrated by 2010.
Albert Einstein remains the foremost scientist of the modern era.
No dangerous air is reported at an elementary school located next to a Superfund site.
Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act has been introduced by Congress to promote installation of sprinklers in existing buildings.
A close look is taken at what it is that motivates cyberattackers.
Offshoring of the labor force has resulted in longer, stranger hours for white-collar workers.
Wind power, a clean source of energy, is becoming a threat to wildlife.
Government programs to secure nuclear material did so less in 2004 than the year before.
Cranberry farmer scoffs at the government's definition of his brook as being "navigable".
BSI2000, Inc., has been awarded a contract to provide security enhancements for a water treatment plant.
Automatic eye faucets and plumbing in this building are being replaced to eradicate Legionnairs bacteria found in the system.
Adding nuclear capacity makes sense to meet the growing needs for energy demand.
This Internet journal format lets businesses expand their reach to the consumer.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich announces a series of grants and tax incentives for central Illinois businesses.
Money paid for this drill was well-spent, as the drill was held to practice the intercept of a commercial airliner.
Federal environmentalists try to clean up a mound of mining waste while neighborhood residents say "Let it be".
How much water should be set aside for recreational activities while the rest are trying to conserve water for drought and booming populations?
Consumers are being asked to give power companies permission to shut down their air conditioners for short intervals when energy usage peaks to capacity.
Environmentally friendly 'green' roofs greatly reduce energy costs.
Just how far is too far when it comes to FCC regulations?
An admission of shortcomings forces the Homeland Security Department to undergo a massive overhaul.
Visitors to national parks may once again see a clear day.
Environmentalists and the state of Illinois are against a mammoth coal-burning power plant planned for the shores of Lake Michigan.
Landfill gas could be a cost-effective alternative to rising natural prices.
If it flies, whines, bites or even never bites, Richard F. Darsie Jr., Ph.D. can describe it at length.
A murky pond becomes a lesson in environmentally-friendly cleaning.
Safety officials say little has been done to reduce flammability of vapors in aircraft fuel tanks.
Tips for homeowners to conserve energy around the house.
EPA is using data from tests that intentionally exposed people to poisons to decide whether to approve specific pesticides.
Under a GOP-sponsored bill, local governments could be forced to sell public land to utilities for power line routes.
The increased popularity of these vehicles means more people are getting hurt.
Offshore outsourcing is sending thousands of once-desirable computer programming jobs overseas.
Chicagoland's first new green condominium building is completed.
Even if recent fires can't be explained, 60 years of safety and hundreds of jobs make this arsenal a welcome neighbor.
Failure of the Russian booster rocket causes Cosmos 1 to miss at first attempt of a solar sail spacecraft.
What was supposed to be an environmentally friendly upgrade has proved not to be so environmentally friendly.
Robertson Worldwid is the most recognized name in the world of ballasts.
Companies are looking at ways to turn landfill gas, methane, into electricity.
A tiny wave generated off the coast of California reveals big gaps in how ready communities are for a true tsunami.
More colleges are keeping the environment in mind when they build new facilities.
The Fairfax County school system reduces energy-related expenses across the board.
The rapid expansion of Google is raising concerns that the company may know too much about you.
Nevada Commission on Economic Development grants first-of-its-kind tax break for solar power generating plant.
By installing a wind generator on his property, one farmer puts himself at the forefront of the renewable energy movement.
Mayors met to trade ideas for cutting pollution and making cities more livable.
Vehicles entered in the biennial Solar Challenge move down the highway on free fuel supplied by the sun.
The EPA has rejected the request that they impose new regulations on carbon dioxide and other automobile pollutants.
Idaho residents remember the past during "Atomic Days".
The Homeland Security Department has been declared "open to change."
Costs to retrofit classrooms can be anywhere between 4 and 19 percent.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is baffled as to why more student don't go into computer science.
A dispute over gasoline additives continues as the House and Senate work to compromise on the nation's energy problems.
The fact that his farm is contaminated with military ordnance is no surprise to this farmer. But the EPA says he can't harvest his wheat because of it.
Ernie and Lois Wulff finish up their year-long journey across the United States.
According to ASHRAE, engineers need to abide by local codes when it comes to addressing ETS.
The use of green building practices is increasing accordng to an IFMA survey.
Automakers say they are years away, but hybrid cars are closer than you think.
A spiraling, breathtaking, 115-tower is about to pierce the Chicago skyline.
Receive free safety advice on damaged electrical equipment and systems.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, ASSE offers a safety checklist to assist businesses before, during and after a disaster.
120 photographs of Chicago from the air are on display at Millenium Park through October 10.
State officials are not convinced that a new road connecting two major highways in northern Illinois is the best way to go.
A new biodiesel plant to be built in Iowa is just the kind of project the new energy bill will foster.
DuPont Co. has reported two leaks containing chemicals used in the manufacture of teflon.
How does other states pollution affect the surrounding states. The EPA does a two-year study to find out.
Menard's charged for illegally discharging pollutants into the waters of Wisconsin.
The EPA is proposing new exposure limits aimed at protecting the public.
Water Gardening is increasing in popularity as the population shifts to "nature-ly" ways.
With cycling's popularity gaining, more communters are biking to work as bike trails increase.
Proposed power plant in southern Illinois could have an impact on indigenous wildlife, affecting tourism to this tiny town.
Municipal water utilities are tapping into the bottled water market hoping to make a few bucks and help ratepayers.
Part of Missouri's history emerges 120 years after it sank.
They are peering out from everywhere - surveillance cameras abound. Police are pleased as they feel they help. But is this an invasion of privacy?
With fuel prices surging officials worry that federal heating assistance will fall short of what is necessary.
With the variety of hybrids and their increase in sales in the United States, more consumers are turning to these fuel efficient cars and SUVs.
The highways are clogged and the trains are old, but commuters may soon be given another way to get to work.
DOE is looking a possible alternate sites to dispose of radioactive trash in Ohio.
Why are cleanup programs for the Great Lakes getting short-changed? Read and find out.
Bodine Motors has a long tradition of donating for education. Read about their latest donation.
Safety on the job is an importat issue. ASSE hosts the kids 'Safety-on-the-job' awareness poster contest.
Steam generators are being replaced after 21 years of service.
One farmer finds a way to supplement his income with his unique version of a farm.
Toyota is working to develop hydrogen storage systems for vehicles to boost the nation's automotive research and manufacturing.
Simply called City Farm, this small, thriving farm amid city highrises produces organic vegetables for sale to some of Chicago's swankiest restaurants and residents.
The boom in coal demand has the industry turning a wary eye on what happens on the next downside of the cycle.
The discovery of an oil field has a small town on the edge of anticipation.
A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit brought by Wisconsin aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from large power producers.
The bottom line is this new supercomputer will give faster results for researchers who need to crunch a lot a numbers.
New Mexico labs and universities stand to benefit from federal funding signed by President Bush.
Farmers are now producing a new crop: energy.
Americans fearful of the avian bird flu have all sorts of questions.
It's not a restaurant, bar, or retail store - it's a pool hall. Should they have to comply with the Clean Indoor Air Act?
A proposal to make the power grid more reliable could raise rates for ComEd customers.
The Bureau is trying to repair a reputation badly damaged in the 1970s.
ASSE is asking all cell phone users to enter emergency contacts in their phonebooks under "ICE".
Many items of trash have been removed from the bayou in an ongoing commitment to the cleanup after Hurricane Katrina.
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan gives his take on the surge in oil prices.
A survey last year found that 77 percent of baby boomers plan to work in some capacity in their retirement years.
Arizona officials want to focus more dollars on border enforcement and disaster preparation.
Battery makers are racing to keep up with the growing number of consumers becoming more dependent on energy-hungry gadgets.
When completed this will be the third largest solar thermal power plant in the world.
With the number of natural disasters that have occurred, fundraisers are concerned it will be difficult to collect the money for the September 11 memorials.
Aging or unchecked grounding raises the risk of loss or plant shutdown.
The good old times in high school are being replaced by good, old-fashioned hard work.
Does the chaos surrounding Hurricane Katrina give any indication of how FEMA would respond to a nuclear power plant disaster?
Officials are concerned that plans for an indian oil refinery are being held up by federal reviews.
International Spring Conference set for San Antonio, TX March 5th Through 10th
Kitchen ventilation accounts for up to 75 percent of the HVAC load. Make sure than your's is properly designed.
Cars are now using aerodynamics to get more efficient.
Energy analyts predice New England will run short of natural gas by 2010, but liquefied natural gas terminals face stiff opposition.
Cleaning crews working by day can save a building's electricity costs by up to 10 percent.
Poland Springs bottled water could become the first water company to be taxed on the water it draws from Maine's aquifers.
Bodine Electric Company announces the winner of its Oldest Motor Contest.
Using a demand-controlled ventilation system could be an advantage in saving on a building's energy cost.
EPA's criminal enforcement program has helped successfully prosecute some of the biggest environmental crimes in FY 2005.
With higher than average energy prices this winter, find out what you can do to save more.
Somewhere in a galaxy far, far away...
But just how far away is the science from the fact.
Negotiators have reached a deal to prevent outsiders from raiding Great Lakes water and encouraging more efficient use of the resource.
Injecting carbon dioxide into oil fields has proven successful in removing tons of the greenhouse gas.
A teflon-related chemical commonly found in candy wrappers, pizza boxes and microwave popcorn could be a health risk.
Here in Chino Valley the sun not only fuels the growth of plants, but does double-duty by providing electrical power.
Hurricanes on the coast have shut down a huge amount of the gas production there, driving prices up.
Businesses were better prepared for disasters than the federal government.
The spectacular fuel economy of the first hybrid cars may now prove to be shorter than a Hummer's.
In a region with one of the nation's most active underground faults, are you prepared?
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