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Indoor Air Pollution
Wastewater
Books
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Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy - Enivronmental Engineering (1978)
- Graduate Studies - Marine Biology (1968-69)
- Graduate Studies - Microbiology/Biochemistry (1960-63)
- Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (1960)
Military Service:
- United States Air National Guard
- United States Air Force
Work Experience:
- Wolverton Environmental Services, Inc. (1990 - Present)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
(1971-90 Retired)
- Air Force Armament Laboratory - Eglin Air Force Base, FL (1965-71)
- Naval Weapons Laboratory - Dahlgren, VA (1963-65)
- University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS (1960-63)
Honors/Awards:
- Plant Industry Alliance - Interior Plantscape Hall of Fame - Allied Trade
Professional - 2010
- National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. - Award of Excellence - 1998
- State Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. - Award of Excellence - 1998
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution - Conservation Award - 1997
- American Chemical Society - Heroes in Chemistry - 1996
- State of Mississippi - Award for Energy Innovation - 1993
- First American to open Aaslmeer Flowertrade Exhibition; The Netherlands - 1989
- One of first five inductees into the U.S. Space Foundation - Space Technology Hall
of Fame - 1988
- Federal Environmental Engineer of the Year - 1983
- Who's Who in Technology Today - 1981
- NASA - Exceptional Service Medal - 1975
- NASA - Group Achievement Award - 1973
- U.S. Air Force - Award for Technical Achievement (Civilian) - 1971
- U.S. Air Force - Outstanding Performance Award (Civilian) - 1969
- U.S. Navy - Superior Achievement Award (Civilian) - 1964
Publications:
- Plants: Why You Can't Live Without Them - Roli Books (New
Delhi), 2010 (Co-author - Kozaburo Takenaka)
- Growing Clean Water - Nature's Solution to Water Pollution -
Dolphin Press, 2001 (C0-Author - John Wolverton) {Out of Print}
- Eco-Friendly Houseplants - Weidenfeld & Nicolson
(London) - 1996 with translation into 15 languages; Released in U.S. as How to
Grow Fresh Air - Penguin Books, 1997 and included a six-city book tour.
- Foreword for The Hidden Dangers of Tap Water and the Best Solutions
by Thomas H. Lynn, Ph.D. - Longevity Press, 1996.
- More than seventy technical papers published.
Patents:
- Plant Stand - B. Wolverton, H. Mizukoshi and J. Wolverton
- Indoor Humidifer and Air Purifier - B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton
- Combined Planter and Indoor Air Purification Container - B. Wolverton and J.
Wolverton
- Apparatus for Purifying Wastewater and Air in an Indoor Environment - B. Wolvertona
nd J. Wolverton
- Combined Lamp and Indoor Air Purification Apparatus - B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton
- Aquatic Plant/Microbial Water Purification System - B. Wolverton
- A Combined Air and Water Pollution Control System (NASA)
- Method for Treating Wastewater Using Microorganisms and Vascular Aquatic Plants
(NASA)
- Military (classified) patents were obtained while employed as a civilian scientist
with the Department of Defense
Media Appearances: (* Multiple Appearances)
National Television:
- NBC 'Today Show'
- CNN Network Earth
- CNN Headline News
- National Geographic Explorer
- PBS - New Garden Program (Three 30-minute segments)
Local Affiliates:
- Washington, D.C.
- Chicago
- Boston
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- New Orleans
- San Diego
- St. Thomas, V.I.
- Mississippi ETV
- Minneapolis
- Biloxi, MS
International Television:
- Canada
- New Zealand*
- The Netherlands
- Australia*
- Germany
- Japan
- Venezuela*
Radio:
- National Public Radio 'Living on Earth' Program
- CBS Radio 'The Osgood Files'
- British Broadcasting Company (BBC)*
- Paul Harvey News*
- Australia
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Minneapolis
- New York
- Toronto
- Washington, D.C.
- United Kingdom
Newspaper & Magazine:
- Washington Post
Los
Angeles Times Wall
Street Journal*
- New York Times*
Washington Times
Miami Herald
- The Guardian (London) Baltimore Sun
Chicago Sun Times
- Daily Telegraph (London) Better Homes & Gardens Self Care
Journal
- McCalls
Family Circle
Redbook
- US Air Magazine
Science Times
Ducks Unlimited
- Medical Economics
Longevity Magazine Chemical
& Eng News
- Prevention
Nature VSA (France) Home
- Arbejdsmiljo (Denmark) Natural Health
Home & Condo
- New Garden Journal
Interiorscape
Insight
- Interior Landscape
Southern Living
Garden Gate
- Facilitie Design Mgmt Home Mechanix
Houseplant Magazine
Contact
Information
Telephone:
601.798.5875
Postal address:
Wolverton Environmental Services, Inc.
514 Pine Grove Road
Picayune, MS 39466-9042
Electronic mail
wesinc1@hotmail.com
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