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Do Humans Play a Role in Causing Deadly Wildlife Cancers?

"The great outdoors is a dangerous place for animals, who often die from hunger, predator attacks, or infections. But cancer can also be a culprit, and human pollution may be making it worse."

Source: Newsweek, 07/29/2009

"Big Tobacco Sets Its Sights on Africa"

The tobacco industry sees its future in recruitment of new smokers, some very young, in the Third World.

Source: TIME, 07/29/2009

"China, United States Pledge Climate Teamwork"

"Is it possible that the long performance of the 'You first, sir,' vaudeville routine by the Alphonse and Gaston of the global greenhouse is drawing toward a close?"

Source: Dot Earth, 07/29/2009

"Call to Curb Speculators in Energy"

"The country's top regulator of commodity markets said Tuesday that the government should 'seriously consider' strict limits on the trades of purely financial investors in the futures markets for oil, natural gas and other energy products."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2009

"F.D.A. Deems Mercury Level in Fillings Safe"

"Silver dental fillings containing mercury are safe for use by adults and children ages 6 and above, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2009

Sole U.S.-Owned Reactor-Fuel Enrichment Plant Denied Loan

"The federal government will not lend $2 billion to USEC, the sole American-owned uranium enrichment company, the Energy Department said on Tuesday."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2009

"Offset Your Carbon Footprint"

What do you buy when you buy a carbon offset? Susan Hess follows the $4.50 she paid to offset the CO2 emitted for a train trip to Seattle in Gorge Outdoors, July 24, 2009.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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"A Clunker's Fate Once It's Cashed In"

What will happen to all the "clunkers" traded in for gas-sipping new cars under a new federal rebate program?

Source: Environment Report, 07/28/2009

"Sen. Kerry on Climate Bill"

"In an interview with Yale Environment 360, John Kerry praises the carbon cap-and-trade legislation now being debated in the U.S. Senate, describes its importance to upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen, and explains how he plans to help the landmark legislation clear the Senate and become law."

Source: YaleE360, 07/28/2009

"'Dead Zone' Smaller But More Severe: NOAA"

"The 'dead zone' in the Gulf of Mexico, an area choked by low oxygen levels that threatens marine life, is smaller than expected this year but more deadly, the government said on Monday."

Source: Reuters, 07/28/2009

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