Toxic Releases Increase in 2005
EPA released its Toxics Release Inventory data for 2005 on March 22, 2007; Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-7819, or main media number, 202-564-4355.
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Plug-In Hybrids: Technology Rolls Closer to Reality
In alternative-fuel transport circles, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the current Holy Grail.
Opencongress.Org Simplifies Following Congress, Bills
Often, the workings of the federal legislature appear to be "hiding in plain sight," obscured by arcane, cumbersome language and information systems.
Insurance and Climate Change: Where Can We Afford to Live?
You may never have thought it possible, but thanks to climate change insurance has become an exciting - even compelling - story.
La Nina's Return May Lead to More Hurricanes and Drought
The short-lived El Nino pattern of 2006-2007 is likely already transitioning to a La Nina pattern, NOAA officials said Feb. 28, 2007.
Scramble Is on To Cope With Honeybee Decimation
During the past two years, and especially since last fall, strong hints of far greater than normal die-offs (of honeybees) have been appearing all over the country, in at least 24 states (map of affected states).
2007 Farm Bill Is on Front Burner
It's crunch time for developing the successor to the 2002 US Farm Bill, set to expire Sept. 30, 2007. Many of the ingredients that may be blended into the 2007 Farm Bill are now becoming public.
Border Fence Environmental Concerns Heat Up
Mexico released a report condemning the border fence along the U.S. border as environmentally destructive.
Sawmills Drop, Production Increases
Report details how fewer sawmills in the US and Canada see higher production of wood products.
Energy Company Applying for Major "Incidental Take" Permit
A Fortune 500 energy company is applying for an "incidental take" permit that would allow it to kill endangered and threatened species that live on the largest swath of land ever covered by one permit.
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