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EPA To Rely More on Scientists for Air Rules [1]

"The U.S. government will reverse a Bush administration policy and increase the role of scientists in setting air standards for criteria pollutants harmful to human health, Lisa Jackson, the administrator of the EPA, said."
Science [2]
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National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Reuters [5], 05/22/2009
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"Hurricane Forecast Predicts Slightly Milder Season" [6]

"Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say they are expecting an average Atlantic hurricane season this year, with four to seven hurricanes."
Disasters [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NPR [8], 05/22/2009
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"Renewable Power Overcomes Hurdle in Senate" [9]

"A measure requiring utilities to generate a certain amount of electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar, overcame a legislative hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Thursday."
Energy & Fuel [10]
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National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Reuters [11], 05/22/2009
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House Committee Approves Climate Bill [12]

"The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill by a vote of 33-25 on Thursday evening. It’s a landmark occasion, the first time a serious climate bill has made it this far in the House."
Climate Change [13]
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Source: Grist [14], 05/22/2009
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Interview: Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar [15]

The Environment Report's Lester Graham interviews Interior Secretary Ken Salazar about problems and challenges he faces.
Environmental Politics [16]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Env. Report [17], 05/21/2009
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"U.S. Carbon Emissions Fall by Most Since '82" [18]

U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide related to energy use fell 2.8 percent last year, driven down by high oil prices and the sagging economy -- the steepest drop since 1982.
Climate Change [13]
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National (U.S.) [4]
Source: WashPost [19], 05/21/2009
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"Toxic 'Carbon Tet' Lingers in Air Near Schools" [20]

Despite having been banned in most uses for years, carbon tetrachloride, a probable carcinogen, persists in the environment. USA TODAY found it outside 70 of 95 schools in 30 states.
Chemicals [21]
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Source: USA TODAY [22], 05/21/2009
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Climate Bill Aids Coal Industry [23]

"A climate change bill working its way through Congress this week has been packed with amendments aimed at giving the coal industry a chance to survive if technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions is eventually perfected and deployed."
Climate Change [13]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Charleston Gazette [24], 05/21/2009
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Consumers Would Get $750 Billion from Climate Bill [25]

In the House climate bill, "consumers would receive around $750 billion in direct and indirect handouts and subsidies through 2030 to offset the higher energy costs."
Climate Change [13]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NYTimes [26], 05/21/2009
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Senate Confirms Interior Deputy [27]

"The Senate confirmed David J. Hayes as a top Interior Department deputy last night as two Republican senators ended a standoff with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that had held up Hayes's nomination."
Environmental Politics [16]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: WashPost [28], 05/21/2009
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