SMG POV
EPA Software Helps Reduce Water Pollution as Part of President’s Climate Action Plan
August 1, 2013
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the National Stormwater Calculator, an innovative addition to the administration’s virtual climate resilience toolkit. EPA’s new calculator will help property owners, developers, landscapers, and urban planners make informed land-use decisions to protect local waterways from pollution caused by stormwater runoff. […]
The Cost of Obama’s Climate Plan
July 31, 2013
There has been lots of talk lately about climate change and President Obama’s plan to address the issue. For more on Obama’s Climate Change plan, click here. That’s led me to think about how we are funding this plan—and the answer is of course, taxes! So, are we headed down the wrong path in our […]
New Proposed Air Monitoring Site in Louisville
July 31, 2013
On February 9, 2010, EPA finalized requirements for the new 1 hour Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) standard. NO2 is a large component of mobile emissions. If states have a core based statistical area with a population greater than 500,000 then “near road” monitoring is required. Kentucky is required to have one monitoring site operational by January […]
Smart Garbage Cans
July 30, 2013
As the list of “smart” devices grows, you may soon be able to add trash cans in your city to that list. Finland is one of the first countries to begin using smart trash cans to manage garbage collection efficiency. A small transmitter mounts to the bottom of the trash can lid and lets an […]
Intern Diary: Week 2
July 29, 2013
It is only my second week interning for Smith Management Group and I have already learned so much! Last week I worked mainly on researching Phase 1 standards and procedures and putting together photo logs of ongoing projects. This week I was able to go on-site with Sara Smith, SMG’s president, and Sarah Carty, an […]