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Latest TipSheet Items
June 20, 2007
FEDS Announce Preferred Colorado River Plan
June 20, 2007–The Bureau of Reclamation announced on June 18, 2007, its preferred management option for the Colorado River basin during drought conditions.Mixed News for Great Lakes
June 20, 2007–US and Canadian government agencies acknowledged the glass is only half full with the June 7, 2007, release of their State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report.Religious Groups Span Spectrum on Global Warming
June 20, 2007–As US politicians look for votes on climate change issues, they are testing the religious waters.Voluntary Superfund Cleanup: Show Me the Money
June 20, 2007–On June 11, the US Supreme Court unanimously decided to allow polluters who engage in voluntary Superfund site cleanups to recoup costs from other responsible parties.June 6, 2007
Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection
June 6, 2007–Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.Mercury: The Dark Side of Energy-Efficient Lighting
June 6, 2007–Around the world, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely touted- and sometimes required - as energy-efficient replacements for standard incandescent bulbs.Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses
June 6, 2007–With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease
June 6, 2007–As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.May 23, 2007
Environmental Reports Offer Baseline Info
May 23, 2007–After more than four years of work, EPA has released what may be its final draft of its Report on the Environment.EPA Set to Release New Ozone Standard
May 23, 2007–EPA is expected to release its proposed new standard for ground level ozone by June 20, 2007.
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