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Formaldehyde Linked to More Common Cancers [1]

"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 [5], 05/14/2009

Senate Panel OKs FDA Nominee Hamburg [6]

"A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration."
Environmental Politics [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [8], 05/14/2009

"Obama to Name Reid Ally as NRC Chairman" [9]

"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 [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [11], 05/14/2009

"Republicans Block Obama pick for Interior No. 2" [12]

"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 [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [13], 05/14/2009

"Senate Backs Allowing Guns in National Parks" [14]

"The Senate on Tuesday backed an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges."
Other or All [15]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: AP [16], 05/14/2009

EPA Funding Boom Means Dollars for Local Projects [17]

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 [20]

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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Forests [21]
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Human Health Threats from Animals Are Imported Every Day [22]

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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Health [23]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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Public Risks from Chemical Facilities Aren't Just Theoretical [24]

Accidents and criminal actions at private and government facilities continue to threaten millions of people. Find the accident history in counties you cover.
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Chemicals [2]
Disasters [25]
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National (U.S.) [4]
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"Parasitic Flies Turn Fire Ants into Zombies" [26]

Texas researchers say tiny flies that turn fire ants into zombies by eathing their brains may aid pest management.
Biodiversity [27]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: McClatchy [28], 05/13/2009

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