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Diverse Range of Experts Team Up On Wind Turbine Issue [1]

Concerns continue to mount over the potential impact of wind-turbine blades on airborne wildlife. Hence, a consortium of experts has agreed on priorities for investigation, including turbine placement, design, and operation; aerodynamics of turbines, birds, and bats; and habitat, topography, and weather conditions.
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Economy & Business [3]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Biodiversity [5]
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More Lead Monitors Coming to a Facility or City Near You? [8]

The Bush Administration, through the OMB, pressured EPA to water down lead monitoring requirements it had tightened in October 2008. Now EPA may get more or all of the monitors it originally wanted, near facilities that emit about a half ton of lead per year.
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Air [9]
Chemicals [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [12]
Government [13]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Public [7]

Big Money Targets Weatherization [14]

The topic of weatherization might appear mundane, but the sheer magnitude of the current multi-billion-dollar program, and its relative importance in increasing energy efficiency and combating climate change, make it a story worth covering.
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Climate Change [15]
Energy & Fuel [4]
Government [13]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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"Watering Down Airport Waste" [16]

"Three years ago, the Department of Homeland Security passed new regulations. If you're a regular flyer, you know them well: no more bringing your drinks on the airplane. It turns out that this ruling isn't just inconvenient for us -- it's also inconvenient for the environment."
Waste [17]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Environment Report [18], 08/06/2009

The Outdoor Activity Trend May Be Healthier Than Reported [19]

There have been numerous reports of the demise of outdoor activities in recent years. But it's only half the story — many parks and activities have had increases in use.
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Health [20]
Natural Resources [21]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Public [7]

"Psychological Barriers Hobble Climate Action" [22]

"Psychological barriers like uncertainty, mistrust and denial keep most Americans from acting to fight climate change, a task force of the American Psychological Association said on Wednesday."
Climate Change [15]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: Reuters [23], 08/06/2009

"Feds Say Artifact Looting Case Likely to Grow" [24]

"Federal authorities in charge of the nation's biggest bust of artifact looting and grave-robbing are targeting more suspects ranging from those who do the digging to wealthy buyers in the lucrative black market of ancient Southwest relics."
Natural Resources [21]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [25], 08/06/2009

"Audit Finds Research Labs Slow to Improve Security" [26]

"Government officials have been slow to upgrade security at U.S. laboratories that handle deadly germs nearly a year after congressional investigators found weak security controls, a new audit finds."
Disasters [27]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [28], 08/06/2009

"Congressman Demands Answers on Forged Letters" [29]

"A congressional chairman is demanding answers from a coal group about forged letters criticizing major climate legislation that were sent to three congressional offices ahead of the vote."
Environmental Politics [30]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [31], 08/06/2009

"Senate Reaches Deal To Save 'Clunkers' Program" [32]

"The Senate reached a deal on saving the dwindling "cash for clunkers" program late Wednesday, agreeing to vote on a plan that would add $2 billion to the popular rebate program and give car shoppers until Labor Day to trade in their gas-guzzlers for a new ride."
Energy & Fuel [4]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: AP [33], 08/06/2009

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