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"Managing a Flu Threat With Seasoned Urgency"

While the H1N1 "swine" flu has so far turned out to be less severe than feared, the World Health Organization's warning system is based on the extent of a disease's spread. Some are saying the system need changing in order to dial down needless anxiety.

Source: NYTimes, 05/11/2009

"The Rooftop Revolution"

"A little-known policy is turning sleepy central Florida into a green energy hub. Could it do the same for America at large?"

Source: Washington Monthly, 05/11/2009

GOP Climate Concerns Snag Air Nominee

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) has placed a "hold" on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to lead EPA's Air Office, saying EPA's proposed finding that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare would lead to costly regulations of small business.

Source: NYTimes, 05/11/2009

"U.S. Drops Research Into Fuel Cells for Cars"

"Cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells, once hailed by President George W. Bush as a pollution-free solution for reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, will not be practical over the next 10 to 20 years, the energy secretary said Thursday, and the government will cut off funds for the vehicles’ development."

Source: NYTimes, 05/10/2009

UN Adds 9 New Chemicals to Global Ban

Nine dangerous chemicals used in farming and industry will be added to a list of banned substances whose presence in the environment causes serious health risks, more than 160 government agreed on Saturday."

Source: Reuters, 05/10/2009

Weather Gives CA Firefighters the Edge

"Thousands of Santa Barbara residents are being allowed to return home as low winds and dramatically cooler temperatures have given firefighters the upper hand in their assault on the 6-day-old Jesusita fire, which stretches for five miles."

Source: LA Times, 05/10/2009

Bayer Knew MIC Monitors Were Broken

"INSTITUTE, W.Va. -- Bayer CropScience managers knew methyl isocyanate monitors were broken last August when they restarted a pesticide unit where up to 37,000 pounds of the deadly chemical are stored, company officials have confirmed."

Source: Charleston Gazette, 05/10/2009

Jury Acquits Grace in Libby Asbestos Case

"A federal court jury on Friday acquitted the big chemical products company W. R. Grace and three of its former executives on all charges that they had knowingly contaminated the small Montana mining town of Libby with asbestos, then conspired to cover up the deed."

Source: NYTimes, 05/10/2009

Obama Keeps Bush Polar Bear Rule

"The Obama administration said Friday that it would retain a wildlife rule issued in the last days of the Bush administration that says the government cannot invoke the Endangered Species Act to restrict emissions of greenhouse gases threatening the polar bear and its habitat."

Source: NYTimes, 05/10/2009

"Biodiesel Makers Lash Out at E.P.A. Rule"

"Biodiesel producers are chafing at the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed methods of calculating their fuel’s greenhouse gas emissions."

Source: NYTimes, 05/08/2009

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