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PBDE Byproducts Seem Ubiquitous in U.S. Waters [1]

The flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs are virtually ubiquitous in U.S. waters. New research shows that when PBDEs are exposed to wastewater treatment, they can generate dioxins.
Chemicals [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: ES&T [5], 05/29/2009

"California Fires up Laser Fusion Machine" [6]

Energy Secretary Chu and CA Gov. Schwarzenegger today will dedicate the National Ignition Facility, a mammoth laser device designed to explore fusion energy.
Energy & Fuel [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Guardian [8], 05/29/2009

"Climate Change Hitting Poor in U.S. Hardest" [9]

"Researchers find climate change is already having a 'sometimes hidden and often unequal' impact on minorities and poor in the United States."
Climate Change [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Daily Climate [11], 05/29/2009

"In Finland, Nuclear Renaissance Runs Into Trouble" [12]

A power plant under construction on a Finnish island was supposed to be the showpiece of a nuclear renaissance. But it is way behind schedule and over budget.
Nuclear Power & Radiation [13]
Public [3]
International [14]
Source: NYTimes [15], 05/29/2009

Guns in Parks Can Be Messy, Violent [16]

Congress decision, under pressure from the gun lobby, to allow loaded, concealed weapons in National Parks creates problems for rangers trying to keep people safe.
People & Population [17]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Greenwire [18], 05/29/2009

Most Undiscovered Oil in Arctic: Geologists [19]

"The most likely place for oil in the Arctic is off northern Alaska in the Chukchi Sea, the researchers report. But conservationists warn of drilling in the fragile environment."
Energy & Fuel [7]
Public [3]
International [14]
Source: LA Times [20], 05/29/2009

Obama Administration Leaps Into Roadless Brawl [21]

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack took personal control over logging and road projects on tens of millions of acres of National Forest in a temporary effort to resolve controversy over the "Roadless Rule."
Forests [22]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Greenwire [23], 05/29/2009

Salazar Promises To Revitalize Everglades [24]

Touring the Everglades by airboat, Interior Secretary Salazar promised more federal funds to restore them.
Natural Resources [25]
Public [3]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [26]
Source: Miami Herald [27], 05/29/2009

La minería amenaza [28]

 

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En la Sierra Norte de Oaxaca [30]

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Olga Rosario Avendaño ofreció a SEJ/SPA una nota exclusiva sobre el manejo comunitario de bosques en la sierra y la ciudad de Oaxaca, México, como resultado de un taller patrocinado por el International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) sobre la cobertura del manejo comunitario de bosques con fecha del 3 al 6 de abril de 2008.
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