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Gas Busters
There's a secret weapon to fight the rising cost of gas. Look in the mirror. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features No matter what kind of vehicle you own, the best way to minimize pain at the pump is to maximize your car's fuel efficiency. You can do this...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Phil McGraw, Politics, Health and Medical Professionals
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Proposals seek to reduce power plant water pollution
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla.Federal environmental regulators have proposed a range of options designed to reduce toxic pollutants discharged by certain power plants close to waterways. The proposals were made in accordance with a consent order issued in a lawsuit filed by...Tags: Rivers, Coal, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Bodies of Water
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Illinois Chamber, AFL-CIO agree on compromise over fracking rules
It's no secret our two organizations, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, don't always see eye to eye on issues. However, we're proud that the issue of hydraulic fracturing is one where our voices have united as part of a broader coalition...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Government, Politics, Lisa Madigan
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Editorial: It's about safe water
A state board assigned to protect the environment is taking a second look at a controversial ruling it issued last year. The Illinois Pollution Control Board will revisit a ruling on groundwater protection at certain dump sites. The board has...
Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Executive Branch, Environmental Pollution, Government
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Environmental Politics, Book, Aquatica, NASCAR, Orlando Hotels
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Energy industry supports Mead's call for baseline groundwater tests
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, CheyenneEnvironmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives all are welcoming a plan to require baseline groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites. Gov. Matt Mead included a requirement for energy companies to test nearby groundwater before...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Petroleum Industry, Matt Mead, Energy Resources
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Glastonbury Town Council's Resolution On State Police Firearms Training Facility
The Hartford CourantOn Tuesday, the town council came close to approving this resolution against a state police firearms traning facility in the Meshomasic State Forest. The following is the text of the resolution that was read, but never voted on since the state...Tags: Environmental Politics, Endangered Species, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, Agriculture
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Sampling ongoing at Charlevoix Superfund site
Back in 1981, the city of Charlevoix received a notice from the Michigan Department of Public Health: its municipal well system was contaminated. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the well system was connected to a wedge of contaminated...
Tags: Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Renal cell carcinoma, Environmental Politics, Liver Cancer
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Idaho Power will invest in coal, for now
The Idaho StatesmanIdacorp CEO LaMont Keen said Thursday that Idaho Power Co. will continue to rely on coal plants in Wyoming and Nevada, but revisit that decision in its next two-year planning process. Keen told the 10 stockholders who attended the annual meeting that...Tags: Alternative Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Shareholders, Environmental Politics, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings
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CT, NJ Settlement To Shut Down Coal Units At PA Plant
The Hartford CourantTwo coal-burning units at an eastern Pennsylvania power plant are shutting down as a result of a lawsuit filed by Connecticut and New Jersey to enforce the federal Clean Air Act. The owners of the plant — NRG Energy and GenOn, which combined last...Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Coal, Environmental Pollution, Science and Technology
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Cape weather: Weekend sun ahead
Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.The somewhat more cheery weekend forecast of yesterday changed a bit by this morning, according to the National Weather Service. Still, nothing to complain about. Today will be sunny with a high near 65 and a north wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Weather, National Weather Service, Weather Reports
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Schlitz Park loan request could pave way for new tenant
Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe owner of Schlitz Park business park is seeking a $900,000 loan from a city affiliate to help finance improvements for a new tenant that would bring 260 jobs to Milwaukee. Schlitz RiverCenter LLC would remodel 50,000 square feet at the business park'...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Technology, Business, Science and Technology
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