Editorial Calendar
2014 Editorial Calendar Issue
Topic
Editorial Deadline
Artwork Deadline
January
Air Quality Sensors, Part 1 Findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 Air Sensors Workshop are summarized in two issues (January and August) to help define the current state of the science in the research and development of air pollution sensors for measuring air quality. Part 1. Emerging sensor technologies, data challenges and solutions, performance characteristics, and sensor calibration options.
Oct. 16, 2013
Dec. 6, 2013
February
Satellite Observations Serving Air Quality Management A summary of results from studies conducted by the NASA Air Quality Applied Sciences Team (AQAST) illustrating applications of satellite data in various aspects of air quality management, including tracking emissions, determining ambient abundance of aerosols, detecting exceptional events, and improving air quality forecasts.
Nov. 15, 2013
Jan. 7, 2014
March
Sustainability Reporting How various industries approach sustainability reporting continues to evolve, frequently differing based on specific industry and/or business focus, and the geographic reach of operations. The March issue will describe how industries approach sustainability reporting and what they’ve learned from the reporting experience.
Dec. 13, 2013
Feb. 7, 2014
April
Water Quality Issues Water quality issues are varied and may result from increases in industrial activity, technological advancements, as well as a greater demand on water resources. Issues to be addressed include pharmaceuticals in water supply, nutrient loading and resultant hypoxic areas in surface water bodies, and the management of alternate water sources (gray water, total wastewater reuse).
Jan. 15, 2014
March 7, 2014
May
Visibility Visibility is a measure of the distance at which an object or light can be clearly discerned. In extremely clean air in Arctic or mountainous areas, visibility can be measured up to 100 km. However, visibility is often reduced by air pollution, known as haze. The May issue will focus on visibility/regional haze issues by inviting the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders.
Feb. 14, 2014
April 8, 2014
June
State Perspectives on Climate Change Policy-makers at the federal and state levels are moving ahead to address climate change. The State of California has always provided a “laboratory” for many innovative legislative and regulatory approaches to managing air quality and climate change, so to coincide with A&WMA’s 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in Long Beach, CA, the June issue will focus on state perspectives on climate change, highlighting their actions on a variety of issues.
March 14, 2014
May 7, 2014
July
Bridge Fuel and Its Impact Oil and natural gas production and related estimates on potential reserves has increased dramatically in recent years. Can this finite energy source provide a “bridge” to a future energy economy that relies on efficiency and renewable energy sources or is it actually stymieing the development of alternate energy technologies?
April 16, 2014
June 6, 2014
August
Air Quality Sensors, Part 2 Findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 Air Sensors Workshop are summarized in two issues (January and August) to help define the current state of the science in the research and development of air pollution sensors for measuring air quality. Part 2. Citizen-based science, sensor performance, shared data opportunities, regulatory considerations, and a European example of multi-city sensor deployment for air quality research.
May 14, 2014
July 8, 2014
September
DISCOVER-AQ Mission An overview of the NASA DISCOVER-AQ mission. As part of this mission, scientists collect pollutant measurements using aircraft, sondes, satellites, and ground-based instruments. These measurements are then used to better understand the processes governing near-surface pollution levels in various urban airsheds with the goal of improving our ability to accurately forecast and mitigate pollutant levels.
June 13, 2014
Aug. 7, 2014
October
New Growth Natural Gas: Implications for Energy and the Environment A summary of recent energy developments and forecasts for overall implications for air pollution and climate with an emphasis on natural gas use, as well as an update on the latest consensus on the net impact of coal vs. natural gas on climate.
July 16, 2014
Sept. 8 2014
November
The Challenges of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Compliance Compliance with LDAR can be complicated and challenging. Understanding LDAR applicability and the associated compliance requirements involves process experts, environmental experts, and sound legal advice. The November issue will look at how some in the regulated community have complied with LDAR.
Aug. 15, 2014
Oct. 7, 2014
December
SO2 Emissions Limits A look at some of the challenges faced in meeting the 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2), including the rationale for the standard, the role of modeling and monitoring in establishing compliance, and real-world experiences that illustrate compliance strategies and costs.
Sept. 15, 2014
Nov. 7, 2014
Annual Conference Issue
*Topics are subject to change.
Topic
Editorial Deadline
Artwork Deadline
January
Air Quality Sensors, Part 1 Findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 Air Sensors Workshop are summarized in two issues (January and August) to help define the current state of the science in the research and development of air pollution sensors for measuring air quality. Part 1. Emerging sensor technologies, data challenges and solutions, performance characteristics, and sensor calibration options.
Oct. 16, 2013
Dec. 6, 2013
February
Satellite Observations Serving Air Quality Management A summary of results from studies conducted by the NASA Air Quality Applied Sciences Team (AQAST) illustrating applications of satellite data in various aspects of air quality management, including tracking emissions, determining ambient abundance of aerosols, detecting exceptional events, and improving air quality forecasts.
Nov. 15, 2013
Jan. 7, 2014
March
Sustainability Reporting How various industries approach sustainability reporting continues to evolve, frequently differing based on specific industry and/or business focus, and the geographic reach of operations. The March issue will describe how industries approach sustainability reporting and what they’ve learned from the reporting experience.
Dec. 13, 2013
Feb. 7, 2014
April
Water Quality Issues Water quality issues are varied and may result from increases in industrial activity, technological advancements, as well as a greater demand on water resources. Issues to be addressed include pharmaceuticals in water supply, nutrient loading and resultant hypoxic areas in surface water bodies, and the management of alternate water sources (gray water, total wastewater reuse).
Jan. 15, 2014
March 7, 2014
May
Visibility Visibility is a measure of the distance at which an object or light can be clearly discerned. In extremely clean air in Arctic or mountainous areas, visibility can be measured up to 100 km. However, visibility is often reduced by air pollution, known as haze. The May issue will focus on visibility/regional haze issues by inviting the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders.
Feb. 14, 2014
April 8, 2014
June
State Perspectives on Climate Change Policy-makers at the federal and state levels are moving ahead to address climate change. The State of California has always provided a “laboratory” for many innovative legislative and regulatory approaches to managing air quality and climate change, so to coincide with A&WMA’s 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in Long Beach, CA, the June issue will focus on state perspectives on climate change, highlighting their actions on a variety of issues.
March 14, 2014
May 7, 2014
July
Bridge Fuel and Its Impact Oil and natural gas production and related estimates on potential reserves has increased dramatically in recent years. Can this finite energy source provide a “bridge” to a future energy economy that relies on efficiency and renewable energy sources or is it actually stymieing the development of alternate energy technologies?
April 16, 2014
June 6, 2014
August
Air Quality Sensors, Part 2 Findings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 Air Sensors Workshop are summarized in two issues (January and August) to help define the current state of the science in the research and development of air pollution sensors for measuring air quality. Part 2. Citizen-based science, sensor performance, shared data opportunities, regulatory considerations, and a European example of multi-city sensor deployment for air quality research.
May 14, 2014
July 8, 2014
September
DISCOVER-AQ Mission An overview of the NASA DISCOVER-AQ mission. As part of this mission, scientists collect pollutant measurements using aircraft, sondes, satellites, and ground-based instruments. These measurements are then used to better understand the processes governing near-surface pollution levels in various urban airsheds with the goal of improving our ability to accurately forecast and mitigate pollutant levels.
June 13, 2014
Aug. 7, 2014
October
New Growth Natural Gas: Implications for Energy and the Environment A summary of recent energy developments and forecasts for overall implications for air pollution and climate with an emphasis on natural gas use, as well as an update on the latest consensus on the net impact of coal vs. natural gas on climate.
July 16, 2014
Sept. 8 2014
November
The Challenges of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Compliance Compliance with LDAR can be complicated and challenging. Understanding LDAR applicability and the associated compliance requirements involves process experts, environmental experts, and sound legal advice. The November issue will look at how some in the regulated community have complied with LDAR.
Aug. 15, 2014
Oct. 7, 2014
December
SO2 Emissions Limits A look at some of the challenges faced in meeting the 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2), including the rationale for the standard, the role of modeling and monitoring in establishing compliance, and real-world experiences that illustrate compliance strategies and costs.
Sept. 15, 2014
Nov. 7, 2014
Annual Conference Issue
*Topics are subject to change.
