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"Teflon Lawsuit Against DuPont Dismissed" [1]

"A lawsuit against DuPont Co. claiming its nonstick Teflon cookware coating could pose health risks to users has been dropped."
Chemicals [2]
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National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [5], 05/14/2009

Colorado Hurricane Guru May Lower Forecast [6]

"Colorado State University hurricane forecaster Bill Gray said on Wednesday he may reduce his next Atlantic season forecast because sea temperatures are cooling and a weak El Nino may appear by late summer."
Disasters [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Reuters [8], 05/14/2009

Formaldehyde Linked to More Common Cancers [9]

"New research raises additional concerns about the harmful effects of formaldehyde, a common chemical found in everything from plywood to nail polish, car exhaust and cigarette smoke."
Chemicals [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: USA TODAY [10], 05/14/2009

Senate Panel OKs FDA Nominee Hamburg [11]

"A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration."
Environmental Politics [12]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [13], 05/14/2009

"Obama to Name Reid Ally as NRC Chairman" [14]

"President Barack Obama on Wednesday named a former adviser to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, giving opponents of a nuclear waste repository in Reid's home state of Nevada another well-placed ally."
Nuclear Power & Radiation [15]
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National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [16], 05/14/2009

"Republicans Block Obama pick for Interior No. 2" [17]

"Republicans blocked President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department on Wednesday in a dispute over oil and gas development on federal lands, but Democrats vowed they would soon make a second attempt to win confirmation."
Environmental Politics [12]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [18], 05/14/2009

"Senate Backs Allowing Guns in National Parks" [19]

"The Senate on Tuesday backed an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges."
Other or All [20]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [21], 05/14/2009

EPA Funding Boom Means Dollars for Local Projects [22]

One result of increased EPA grant money going to state and local governments will be uptick in activity on many local environmental projects — which will translate into news.
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Federal Crystal Ball Predicts Numerous Wildfire Hotspots [25]

The National Interagency Fire Center maintains an ongoing set of wildfire forecasts, covering time periods ranging from daily to the full wildfire season.
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Human Health Threats from Animals Are Imported Every Day [27]

About 200 million animals, from more than 190 countries, are imported into the United States every year, according to a team of investigators that published its findings in the May 1, 2009, issue of the journal Science. Many can spread serious diseases.
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