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"Rising Calls to Regulate California Groundwater"

Some California farmers are depleting the groundwater beneath their land faster than nature can recharge it -- and climate change is likely to make things worse. While farmers resist regulating groundwater use, critics argue that not doing it "could prove catastrophic to the state’s real estate sector and its $36 billion agricultural economy."

Source: NYTimes, 05/14/2009

"Fla. Water Managers Approve $533M Everglades Deal"

The South Florida Water Management District approved Gov. Charlie Crist's deal to buy 73,000 acres of farmland from U.S. Sugar Corp. for $536 million to restore the Everglades.

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

Formaldehyde Linked to More Common Cancers

"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."

Source: USA TODAY, 05/14/2009

Senate Panel OKs FDA Nominee Hamburg

"A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Obama to Name Reid Ally as NRC Chairman"

"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."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Chicago City Council Approves BPA Baby Bottle Ban"

"Chicago on Wednesday became the first U.S. city to adopt a ban on the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups containing the chemical BPA."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Republicans Block Obama pick for Interior No. 2"

"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."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Senate Backs Allowing Guns in National Parks"

"The Senate on Tuesday backed an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

3 Die in Ark. Tank Explosion

"An empty gasoline tank undergoing repairs exploded Tuesday at a fuel storage facility in rural north-central Arkansas, killing three workers, authorities said."

Source: AP, 05/13/2009

"Parasitic Flies Turn Fire Ants into Zombies"

Texas researchers say tiny flies that turn fire ants into zombies by eathing their brains may aid pest management.

Source: McClatchy, 05/13/2009

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