Energy, Environment & Sustainability
News items focusing on evolving technologies and steps taken to create a sustainable industry and minimize environmental impact.
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U.S. Steel to Accelerate Repairs at Clairton Coke Works
11 June 2007 - U.S. Steel will invest $76 million in Battery B at its Clairton Coke Works and pay a civil penalty of $395,900 as part of a consent agreement with the Allegheny County (Pa.) Health Department.
Republic Joins Mercury Switch Recovery Program
22 May 2007 - Republic Engineered Products has joined a national coalition of automobile manufacturers, steel industry associations and environmental groups in the effort to implement the voluntary National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program, which encourages the removal of mercury switches from scrap automobiles before they are crushed or shredded.
Mikron Business Earns Environmental Awards
13 April 2007 - Quanex announced that its Mikron vinyl window profile business won two awards from King County in the state of Washington. The annual EnvirOvation award is from the Department of Natural Resources and the biennial Green Globe award is from the Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
Mittal Steel USA Exceeds Energy Star Goal
30 March 2007 -
ThyssenKrupp Files Air Permits in Two States
16 March 2007 - March 16, 2007 — ThyssenKrupp Steel and Stainless USA, LLC has filed permit applications in both Alabama and Louisiana for its planned $2.9-billion facility.
Gerdau Ameristeel Facility Joins EPA Performance Track Program
07 March 2007 -
EPA Fines Metal Finisher for Environmental Violations
27 February 2007 -
Agencies Reach Agreement with WCI on Wildlife Protection
16 February 2007 -
Mittal Steel USA Joins National Mercury-Reduction Effort
06 February 2007 -
Superfund Clean up Completed at N.H. Plating Site
18 January 2007 -
U. S. Steel Names Environmental Affairs GM
12 January 2007 -
EPA Awards CARE Grant to Pueblo Environmental Protection Project
30 November 2006 -
Kennametal Honors Environmental Health and Safety Projects
28 November 2006 -
Dredging to Begin at Continental Steel Superfund Site
31 October 2006 -
V&M Star Facilities, Spartan Steel Coating Join EPA Program
26 October 2006 -
EPA Orders Metal Finisher to Fix Environmental Violations
05 October 2006 -
Coil Coater Recognized for Environment-Friendly Production Innovation
22 September 2006 -
EPA Cites Republic for Clean-Air Violations
13 September 2006 -
EPA and DOJ Reach Agreement with A. Finkl & Sons
24 August 2006 -
EPA and DOJ Reach Agreement with A. Finkl & Sons
24 August 2006 -