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"Storm Panel Recommends Major Changes in New York"

"A new commission formed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, charged with figuring out how New York should adapt in the long term to cope with worsening storms amid climate change and population growth, has recommended an extensive menu of programs: it includes turning some of the state’s industrial shoreline back into oyster beds, hardening the electric and natural gas systems, and improving the scope and availability of insurance coverage, according to a draft version obtained by The New York Times."

Source: NY Times, 01/07/2013

"Hurricane Sandy Aid Bill: $9.7 Billion Package Signed By Obama"

"WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has signed into law a $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from Superstorm Sandy."

Source: AP, 01/07/2013

"How Dangerous Is the Lead in Bullets?"

"The most ubiquitous danger at firing ranges has a lot to do with bullets but nothing to do with getting shot."

Source: Mother Jones, 01/07/2013

"EPA Fracking Study May Dodge Some Tough Questions"

"PITTSBURGH -- An ongoing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on natural gas drilling and its potential for groundwater contamination has gotten tentative praise so far from both industry and environmental groups."

Source: AP, 01/07/2013

"Plan Approved To Tow Grounded Shell Drilling Rig To Safe Waters"

"ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Efforts to pull the Shell drilling rig Kulluk from its near-shore perch on rocks and gravel moved ahead mainly in secret Saturday, though officials disclosed Alaska has approved a tow plan to a temporary destination in nearby safe waters and that towing could be attempted at any time."

Source: Anchorage Daily News, 01/07/2013

"Tasmania Fires Rage on as Police Search Burned Homes"

"PERTH, Australia -- Australian police and defense forces searched burned-out vehicles and homes in the towns worst hit by wildfires on the island of Tasmania, where more than 40 fires still raged on Sunday."

Source: Reuters, 01/07/2013

"Bison Group’s Victory Affects All U.S. Public Records Requests"

"WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana -- The nonprofit bison advocacy group Buffalo Field Campaign and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have reached a settlement that requires the agency to process and respond to Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, requests from citizens nationwide in a 'timely' manner."

Source: ENS, 01/04/2013

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"Storm Panel Recommends Major Changes in New York"

"Hurricane Sandy Aid Bill: $9.7 Billion Package Signed By Obama"

"How Dangerous Is the Lead in Bullets?"

"EPA Fracking Study May Dodge Some Tough Questions"

"Plan Approved To Tow Grounded Shell Drilling Rig To Safe Waters"

"Tasmania Fires Rage on as Police Search Burned Homes"

"Bison Group’s Victory Affects All U.S. Public Records Requests"

"Scientists Trying To Thwart Kudzu Bug’s Destructive March"

"Chesapeake Bay’s Health Improving Slightly, Report Says"

Washington State Proposal Would Require Genetically Modified Label

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