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Lead found in several yards near Festus recycler
St. Louis Post-DispatchAbout 16 yards near the Shapiro Brothers scrap metal recycling center have elevated levels of lead that require remediation, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Up to 15 more properties are still to be tested. Testing in 2011...Tags: Environmental Issues, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Madera County, Fresno reach settlement on Tesoro Viejo development
The Fresno BeeThe city of Fresno has agreed to drop its lawsuit over a proposed mega-development along Highway 41 in Madera County, signaling at least a partial reprieve in the growth wars that have engulfed the region. In a settlement reached this week between...Tags: Highway Transportation, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, California Department of Transportation, Environmental Issues
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Republican senators boycott vote on EPA nominee
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans boycotted a committee vote Thursday on President Obama's nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, drawing accusations of obstructionism from Democrats. Republicans on the Senate...
Tags: George W. Bush, Rick Perry, U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, Thomas Edward Perez
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South Florida, especially Broward, gets good grades for air quality
Take a deep breath, Broward County. The air quality in your backyard gets strong marks by American Lung Association standards. Palm Beach County did not do as well, but officials said their performance was still "pretty good." In its 2013 State of the...
Tags: Fort Lauderdale, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Palm Beach County, American Lung Association, Environmental Politics
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OPINION: A rescue center in need of rescue
The Virginian-PilotEyegore, a year-old injured gray seal found during a military exercise last month at Fort Story, is swimming aggressively in a tank off Birdneck Road. He's being given antibiotics for his left eye, which is infected. He eats 6 pounds of herring a day....Tags: National Marine Fisheries Service , Science and Technology, Government Debt, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Water Pollution
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Two Imperial Valley projects among others along U.S.-Mexico border set to receive millions in financing
Two Imperial Valley projects were among six environmental infrastructure projects along the U.S.-Mexico border that are set to receive funding from the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and the North American Development Bank. “2012 was...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Did Legislature do its job for us?
The Great Recession hit Florida harder than most states, with unemployment far exceeding the national average. Government revenue dried up, but to its credit, the Legislature tightened its belt rather than raise taxes. Today, Florida is bouncing back....Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Everglades, Interior Policy, Public Employees, Health Insurance
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Senate Republicans stonewall Obama's EPA nominee
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans boycotted a committee vote Thursday morning on President Obama’s nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, prompting accusations of obstructionism from Democrats and calls to...
Tags: Mitch McConnell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Barbara Boxer
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EDITORIAL: A move toward sustainability
South Bend Tribune, Ind.I think Our Opinion missed the obvious solution when rethinking Michigan's beverage container program ("Bottle bill's suggested twist," March 12) -- Indiana should have its own bottle law. Hoosiers would not be fraudulently cashing in beverage...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Environmental Issues, Global Warming
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Residents upset over tree removal
A group of residents have dubbed the removal of nine ficus trees from downtown streets as "The Chainsaw Massacre." Seven speakers voiced their anguish and anger about the removal of the trees at Tuesday's City Council meeting. They urged more prudent...Tags: Environmental Issues
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Tesla Motors posts first quarterly profit in its 10-year history
For the first time in its 10 year history, electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. turned a quarterly profit, beating analysts expectations for sales of its pricey luxury sedans. The Palo Alto automaker on Wednesday reported net income of $11.2 million, or...
Tags: Vehicles, Passenger Cars, General Motors Corp., Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Nissan
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L.A. council approves controversial rail yard for port complex
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. The proposal to build a center for trains...
Tags: Elections, Justice and Rights, Personal Income, U.S. Department of Transportation, Politics
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