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COLUMN-U.S. aquifers fall as farmers take too much: Kemp
Reuters(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) By John Kemp LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are withdrawing unsustainable volumes of groundwater to irrigate their crops, resulting in an accelerating decline in...Tags: Water, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Richard Nixon, Water Supply
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Gun range, ATV course proposed for Palm Beach County parks
Forget slides, swings and soccer fields. A shooting range, off-road vehicle course and bicycle jumps are new nontraditional park attractions potentially coming to Palm Beach County. While county officials joke about getting into the extreme-sports...
Tags: Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Golf, Everglades, Florida Atlantic University
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Obama pledges all necessary help for storm-hit Oklahoma
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered condolences for the victims of a deadly tornado in Oklahoma and pledged to focus the nation's resources on recovery and rebuilding. "As a nation, our full focus right now is on the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Tom Coburn, White House, Albert Tom, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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ANALYSIS-German households pay for lower industrial power prices
Reuters* German wholesale power is cheaper than in France, Netherlands * Cheaper industrial power paid for by soaring household bills * Ways sought to rein in household bill explosion By Henning Gloystein and Vera Eckert LONDON/FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters)...Tags: Alternative Energy, Environmental Issues, Energy, Angela Merkel, Energy Saving
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Lake Forest focuses on native plants
In a community known for nature preserves, prairies and dedication to open space, Lake Forest city officials and residents are focusing on the importance of native planting to help conserve water, promote a healthy ecosystem and connect better with...
Tags: Lake Forest, Grayslake, Environmental Issues, Marketing, Agriculture
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Nominations sought for Harford Soil Conservation board
The Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee is accepting nominations for appointment to the Harford Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The appointment will be to fill the unexpired term of Michael S. Birch on Oct. 17, 2016. Nominations...Tags: Politics, Environmental Issues, Harford County, Elections, Harry S. Truman
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Gill sworn in as natural resources chief
Gov. Martin O'Malley swore in Joseph P. Gill as Secretary of Natural Resources Tuesday, replacing John R. Griffin at the top of the 1,200-employee agency. Griffin has been named to replace Matt Gallagher as the governor's chief of staff as of June 1....
Tags: Politics, Regional Authority, Martin O'Malley, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources
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Healthcare workers strike at five California public hospitals
ReutersBy Ronnie Cohen SAN FRANCISCO, May 21 (Reuters) - Thousands of healthcare workers walked off the job at the University of California's five medical centers on Tuesday, delaying surgeries, diagnostic procedures, treatments and emergency care throughout...Tags: Collective Contract, Environmental Issues, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics, Yeast Infection
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Analysis: German households pay for lower industrial power prices
ReutersLONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German households are paying for ever cheaper wholesale power supplies to industry as the government uses money from soaring domestic bills to subsidize renewable energy, in turn creating overcapacity on the country's grid....Tags: Alternative Energy, Environmental Issues, Energy, Angela Merkel, Energy Saving
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Man cannonballs manatees on video, prompting investigation
Three men could face charges after a year-old video of a diver jumping into a canal onto two manatees surfaced on Facebook and YouTube Monday. The video — recorded in a residential Cocoa Beach neighborhood — shows the most egregious of...
Tags: Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Abusive Behavior, Punishment, Maitland
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COLUMN-U.S. grid balancing could go further: Gerard Wynn
ReutersBy Gerard Wynn LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Grid operators in the western United States are joining forces to design a new computer-run system to balance power across a wider combined area, improve handling of increasing amounts of fluctuating renewable...Tags: Alternative Energy, Environmental Issues, PacifiCorp, Energy Saving, Renewable Energy
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US Energy Dept's gas export review process faces scrutiny
Reuters* Senator Wyden says export process needs closer look * New Energy Secretary Moniz says committed review of exports * "All options on table" for export review, Moniz says By Ayesha Rascoe and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The U.S....Tags: Politics, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Ron Wyden
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