Conflicts Emerging Over Wind Power
US wind-power capacity rose substantially again in 2006, boosting the cumulative total by 27%.
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Mixed News for Great Lakes
US and Canadian government agencies acknowledged the glass is only half full with the June 7, 2007, release of their State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report.
Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses
With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.
Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease
As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.
Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection
Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.
Mercury: The Dark Side of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Around the world, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely touted — and sometimes required — as energy-efficient replacements for standard incandescent bulbs.
Mexican Rice Shipments Cause Stir Over U.S. Genetic Engineering
Greenpeace Mexico revealed what the federal Health Secretariat knew since October: that 47 of 51 samples of US rice import shipments tested positive for contamination.
Environmental Reports Offer Baseline Info
After more than four years of work, EPA has released what may be its final draft of its Report on the Environment.
Levee Threats Gaining Attention
Recent levee failures in Colorado and Missouri have provided still more examples of the fragility of thousands of miles of US levees.
EPA Set to Release New Ozone Standard
EPA is expected to release its proposed new standard for ground level ozone by June 20, 2007.
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