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"Great Lakes Getting Dirtier, Watchdog Warns"

"Great Lakes pollution is getting worse because sewage systems are outdated and Ontario’s north is turning into a Wild West for miners and forestry companies, warns Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller."

Source: Toronto Star, 09/24/2010

Renewable Energy Standard Bill Gathers Steam in Senate

"A bill to enact a federal mandate  for renewable electricity is gathering steam in the Senate. And unlike many issues in Washington these days, the measure is gaining support on both sides of the aisle. On Thursday, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) became the latest Republican to back a renewable electricity standard (RES)."

Source: Mother Jones, 09/24/2010

"Genetically Altered Salmon? It Doesn't Stop There"

"We've always played with our food — even before we knew about genes or how to change them. ... Now comes an Atlantic salmon that is genetically engineered to grow twice as fast as a regular salmon. If U.S. regulators approve it, the fish would be the first such scientifically altered animal to reach the dinner plate. Scientists have already determined that it's safe to eat. They are weighing other factors, including environmental risks, after two days of intense hearings."

Source: AP, 09/24/2010

Miami, FL 2011

SEJ's 21st annual conference, October 19-23, was hosted by the University of Miami. View multimedia coverage, session descriptions, speaker bios, exhibitors, and more.

"U.S. Seen Losing Renewable Energy Race To Asia"

"Several Asian countries in addition to China could soon challenge the United States in the race to build a renewable energy industry if Washington doesn't provide more incentives for its domestic business, venture capitalists and others told a Congressional hearing on Wednesday."

Source: Reuters, 09/23/2010

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