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"Salazar Seeks Import Ban on Invasive Snakes" [1]

"Responding to growing concern over the spread of Burmese pythons in the Everglades, the federal Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Wednesday to ban both the import and interstate transport of the python and eight other snake species, all large constrictors."

Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Green Inc. [5], 01/21/2010

"Expanding Use of Wind Power Feasible, but May Be Costly" [6]

"Wind could replace coal and natural gas for 20 to 30 percent of the electricity used in the eastern two-thirds of the United States by 2024, according to a study released Wednesday by the Energy Department."

Energy & Fuel [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NYTimes [8], 01/21/2010

"The Eco-Warrior" -- Rolling Stone Profiles Lisa Jackson [9]

"President Obama has appointed the most progressive EPA chief in history — and she's moving swiftly to clean up the mess left by Bush."

Government [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Rolling Stone [11], 01/21/2010

"Mountains of Mercury: The Pollution Costs of Cement Production" [12]

After checking the math, Oregon regulators were surprised to discover the state's only cement plant emitted more mercury into the air than a major coal-burning power plant.

Air [13]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: High Country News [14], 01/21/2010

"Murkowski Takes Aim At EPA" [15]

"Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) plans to announce Thursday she will move to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency's finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare, according to sources familiar with the matter."

Climate Change [16]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Post Carbon [17], 01/21/2010

"Sierra Club Names New Executive Director" [18]

"SAN FRANCISCO -- Environmental group Sierra Club has named its first new leader in 18 years -- an activist who once took over the intercom of a Home Depot to tell customers not to buy lumber from ancient forests."

Activism [19]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [20], 01/21/2010

Radon Action Month a Chance To Save Lives [21]

Every year, an estimated 20,000 Americans die of lung cancer caused by exposure to radon — a naturally occurring radioactive gas that often finds its way into indoor air. So now's a good time to look at the ways radon impacts your audience and how people can protect themselves.

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EPA Reports on Lake Conditions Nationwide [26]

More than 4 of every 10 US lakes are in only fair or poor condition, according to EPA's first national assessment using consistent criteria.

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AAAS Meeting Offers Chance To Catch Enviro Scientists [29]

Dozens of sessions on environmental topics are on the agenda at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, to be held Feb. 18-22 in San Diego.

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Local Auto Shows Offer Hook for Covering Green Vehicles [32]

 

 

 

It may be worth covering an auto show near you this year, since greener cars of many stripes are drawing more attention by manufacturers, consumers, and regulators.

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