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February 20, 2013 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise News for Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and Other Professionals   Regulatory Update  NASA looks to improve satellites' ability to monitor air quality NASA is using airplanes to test air quality in California's Central Valley as part of its five-year, $30 million mission to improve the ability of satellites to monitor pollution. Data gleaned from the program allow researchers to compare observations taken from space, from ground level and in the air. Tests also will be conducted in Houston and Colorado and have been done in Baltimore. LiveScience.com (2/13)      Why recycling of e-waste makes dollars and sense Recycling of electronic waste reduces trash, recovers valuable resources and is a global concern, writes Ariel Schwartz. Only three countries, including the U.S., recycle even 15% of cellphones. This article's accompanying infographics look at worldwide e-waste and its cost. FastCoExist (2/13)      Xcel Energy seeks to intervene in federal pollution lawsuit Xcel Energy is disputing claims that its coal-fired power plant in Becker, Minn., is creating haze over national parks in Minnesota and Michigan. Xcel made a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed against the Environmental Protection Agency by environmentalists regarding pollution at the parks. The motion awaits a hearing. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (2/13)      Other News GOP Sen. Johanns proposes 4 bills to rein in EPA The Hill/RegWatch blog  (2/14)      EPA exempts secondary materials used as fuel from solid-waste rules Lexology.com (free registration) (2/15)      Editorial: S.C. bill for state control on solid waste is ill-advised The Island Packet (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) (2/18)        Sustainability  ISO offers tips on credible environmental labeling Eco-labeling is becoming confusing to consumers, says a study from August. To counter this, the International Organization for Standardization has issued three standards to give manufacturers guidelines on creating environmental labeling and declarations that are credible and clear to consumers. Environmental Leader (2/18)      Can eateries take a bigger role in reducing food waste? Restaurants can play a key role in helping consumers stop wasting food, starting with reducing portion sizes and encouraging patrons to take home leftovers, writes sustainability consultant Nancy Himmelfarb. Eateries are also in a position to create regular dialogues to educate customers about the negative impact of wasting food. GreenBiz.com (2/14)        Career Focus  Public-speaking tips from Aristotle    YouTube/John Baldoni Leaders should learn from Aristotle when it comes to planning a public speech or presentation, says John Baldoni. That means keeping things simple, and repeatedly signposting your key points. "Tell 'em what you're going to tell 'em, tell 'em, then tell 'em what you told 'em," Baldoni says. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership (2/15)        Learn more about A&WMA -> About A&WMA | Join | Conferences and Events | Education   Subscriber Tools     Print friendly format  | Web version  | Search past news  | Archive  | Privacy policy Advertise Publisher: Chris Warne (212) 450-7970   Read more at SmartBrief.com Industry Home Readers' Choice Search Archive Download a SmartBrief Mobile app today       Recent A&WMA SmartBrief Issues: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Wednesday, January 16, 2013     Lead Editor: James daSilva     Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004     © 1999-2013 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information