"At 65, Smokey Bear Is Still Fighting Fires"
"The beloved icon remains the face of the longest-running public service campaign in U.S. history. But keeping him current has been a challenge."
Source: LA Times, 07/24/2009
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"EPA Weighs Adding More Lead-Emission Monitors"
"The Obama administration moved Wednesday to expand a national network of monitors to track lead emissions, a troublesome source of industrial air pollution."
Source: Chicago Tribune, 07/24/2009
State, Local Agencies Join Push To Clean Up Air Pollution at Ports
A variety of initiatives aimed at reducing shipping-related emissions are in the works.
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EPA To Announce Final Risk Assessment for SO2
In response to lawsuits, EPA was scheduled to release its proposed rule for a new primary health-based standard by July 30, 2009. That has been postponed once again, and the new court-ordered date for release of the proposed rule is Nov. 16, 2009, with a final rule due by June 2, 2010.
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Congress Renews Efforts To Reform 19th Century Mining Law
Critics of the US General Mining Act of 1872 are hopeful that the law, which was crafted at a time when the priority was encouraging mining in a largely unsettled West, will finally be revamped.
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Battle Over Chemical Facility Security Reignites
The extended deadline for temporary regulations addressing the security of thousands of chemical facilities expires Oct. 4, 2009. If Congress doesn't enact new legislation, business may continue as usual. But there is a possibility that Congress will act this year.
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"Interview: Concentrating Solar Thermal"
"Whenever solar power is mentioned, critics are quick to note -- when there's no sun, there's no power. Lester Graham talked with the author of a report who says one type of solar power can store energy."
Source: Environment Report, 07/23/2009
"NAACP Resolves To Fight Climate Change"
The NAACP last week adopted a resolution supporting clean energy development, curbs on greenhouse gas emissions, and policies to foster green collar jobs.
Source: Grist, 07/23/2009
Styrene Industry Sues To Halt California Cancer Listing
"The $28 billion styrene industry has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court to block California environmental officials from listing the product as a cause of cancer and birth defects."
Source: Sacramento Bee, 07/23/2009
Grist Grades Senate Websites on Climate Transparency; Flunks Some
The online environmental magazine Grist combed the Web sites of 99 senators and graded them on how well they explained the Senators' positions on climate change and energy. "The results aren’t pretty. We found a distinct lack of information among Democrats and Republicans alike, senators with and without strong environmental voting records, and from all regions of the country," Grist told parents.
Source: Grist, 07/23/2009
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