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November 12, 2008

FEDS Set Stage for Geothermal Development

The Dept. of Interior released its final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for geothermal energy on Oct. 22, 2008

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October 29, 2008

BLM Tries to Remove a Congressional Tool for Protecting Lands

A Congressional move to stop uranium mining around the Grand Canyon has led the BLM to propose removing the rules that allowed the Congressional action.

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Vast Majority of U.S. Cities Heat Up in 2000-2007

As many experts have predicted, global warming won't occur uniformly, in time or space.

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DOE Releases Nuke-Building Environmental Impact Statement

In the waning months of the Bush administration, the push for nuclear energy continues.

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New Fuel Economy Data Released

As roller-coaster gas prices continue to make the news, your audience will likely be interested in the latest fuel economy stats, released Oct. 15, 2008, by EPA and DOE.

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Post-Election Agendas Begin to Spawn, Swim Upstream

Even before the Nov. 4, 2008, presidential election happens, various groups are beginning to draft or post ambitious environment-related agendas for the next administration to follow... should it wish to.

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October 15, 2008

National Trails System Continues to Grow

The National Trails System is in its hiking prime, celebrating its 40th birthday on Oct. 2, 2008. The network of 26 trails traverses about 60,000 miles throughout the country.

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Some States Win, Some Lose with Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Compact fluorescent lighting reduces energy use, but what's the trade-off in mercury exposure via broken bulbs and disposal? Now a team of Yale scientists has estimated where there will be a net increase or decrease in mercury emissions.

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Canadian Tar Sands Pollution Moves South to US Refineries

New U.S. refineries will process crude oil from Canada's Tar Sands, which means that much of the pollution associated with that refining will occur in the lower 48.

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Wide Range of Environmental Issues Before Supreme Court

US Supreme Court to hear six cases with important environmental implications. Issues involved are: use of sonar in Naval training; logging in California; power plant operation; disposal of mining wastes; royalties paid to the Navajo Nation on coal leases; and liability under Superfund law.

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Latest TipSheet Items

November 12, 2008

FEDS Set Stage for Geothermal Development

October 29, 2008

BLM Tries to Remove a Congressional Tool for Protecting Lands

Vast Majority of U.S. Cities Heat Up in 2000-2007

DOE Releases Nuke-Building Environmental Impact Statement

New Fuel Economy Data Released

Post-Election Agendas Begin to Spawn, Swim Upstream

October 15, 2008

National Trails System Continues to Grow

Some States Win, Some Lose with Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Canadian Tar Sands Pollution Moves South to US Refineries

Wide Range of Environmental Issues Before Supreme Court

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