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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: Politics, Health and Medical Professionals, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Transportation, Regional Authority
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READER SUBMITTED: Saint Mary Receives Gold Award From Connecticut DEEP
NewingtonSaint Mary Church in Newington is the only religious organization to be recognized, and one of only three non-profits, to receive a 2013 Gold Award from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for its leadership and commitment to...Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Newington, Environmental Pollution
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Officials keep an eye on Inland Waterway cooking oil spill
ALANSON — After Tuesday’s late evening two-vehicle crash, about 5,500 gallons of a mix of used cooking oil and water spilled from a semi-truck — one of the two involved vehicles — and oozed its way toward the Crooked River. The...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wildlife, Transportation Accidents
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Coal plants hit by groups in pollution plan
TALLAHASSEE — Environmentalists are questioning Florida's latest plans to comply with federal clean-air requirements without mandating that two of its heaviest-polluting coal-fired power plants meet the stricter pollution limits. Last month, the...
Tags: Panama, Environmental Issues, Panama City (Panama), Metal and Mineral, Gulf Power Company
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Partnership for cruise line The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200 years ago to advance geographical science, is to...Tags: Stonefield (music group), Public Transportation, Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Grocery Coupons
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Charla Nash Claim Dismissed, Denying Permission to Sue State Over 2009 Chimp Attack
The Hartford CourantA multimillion-dollar claim against the state by Charla Nash — blinded in a 2009 mauling by a 200-pound chimpanzee that tore off her face — was dismissed Friday by state Claims Commissioner J. Paul Vance Jr. Vance's decision denies Nash...Tags: Stamford, Crime, Law and Justice, Environmental Issues, Sandra Herold, Separation of Church and State
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Search For Missing New Milford Father, Photographer Continues
The Hartford CourantThe search for local photographer and father of two Eric Langlois, who went missing Tuesday, will continue through the weekend, if necessary, authorities said Friday. The unofficial search party – composed of friends, family, colleagues and...Tags: Environmental Issues, Arts and Culture, Arts, Environmental Politics, New Milford
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1 dead, 77 hurt in Louisiana chemical plant blast
Tribune NewspapersHOUSTON - At least one person was killed and 77 injured Thursday in an explosion and fire at a petrochemical plant in the Louisiana town of Geismar, part of a heavily industrial region known as “Cancer Alley.” “This has been a tragic...Tags: Politics, Environmental Issues, Water Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Insurance
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ExxonMobil faces federal lawsuit over Arkansas oil spill
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department and the state of Arkansas filed suit against the oil giant ExxonMobil over a March 29 pipeline rupture that spilled 210,000 gallons of oil into a residential neighborhood and waterways in the small town of...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Environmental Issues, Water Pollution, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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READER SUBMITTED: CRRA To Transform Hartford Landfill From Eyesore To Clean-Energy Source
HartfordFor most of its 73-year history the Hartford landfill was called an eyesore. Soon it will be in the vanguard of Connecticut's energy future. The Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority has awarded an $11.6 million contract for the final phase of capping...Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy
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Environmental groups questioning DEP air-pollution plan
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- Environmentalists are questioning Florida's latest plans to comply with federal clean air requirements without mandating that two of its heaviest-polluting coal-fired power plants meet the stricter pollution limits. Last month, the...Tags: Panama, Environmental Issues, Panama City (Panama), Gulf Power Company, Environmental Politics
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Northampton power plant will pay emissions fine
Northampton Generating Co., which emerged in March from a year in bankruptcy, will pay a $119,354 fine to settle air quality and emissions reporting violations that took place at its borough power plant between 2009 and 2012. The plant, which produces...Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Air Pollution, Bankruptcy, Environmental Pollution
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