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General Electric Disavows Chamber of Commerce on Climate

General Electric is the latest company to complain about the policies of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in opposition to climate change legislation. “The Chamber does not speak for us on climate legislation, but we are still a member,” said GE spokesman Peter O'Toole.

Source: Mother Nature Network, 10/02/2009

"Environmental Factors in Birth Defects: What We Need to Know"

"Dozens of red flags suggest that a wide range of pollutants are playing a role in millions of birth defects that strike worldwide every year. But little is being done to understand or control exposures."

Source: EHP, 10/02/2009

"Mountaintop Mining Impact Is Reined In"

"The Obama administration on Wednesday moved to curtail the practice of mountaintop mining to extract coal, angering mining companies that said the move threatens thousands of jobs."

Source: Wall St. Journal, 10/02/2009

NY: "State Issues Rules on Upstate Natural Gas Drilling Near City’s Water"

"After months of deliberations, state environmental regulators on Wednesday released long-awaited rules governing natural gas production in upstate New York, including provisions to oversee drilling operations near New York City’s water supplies."

Source: NYTimes, 10/01/2009

"Excreted Tamiflu Found in Rivers"

"If birds hosting flu virus are exposed to the waterborne pollutant, they might develop drug-resistant strains, chemists worry."

Source: Science News, 10/01/2009

"EPA Nomination Held up Amid Debate Over Formaldehyde Risks"

Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) is blocking Senate confirmation of Paul Anastas to head EPA's Office of Research and Development -- demanding that EPA have the National Academy of Sciences review its assessment of formaldehyde risks.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 10/01/2009

"Study: Steep Great Lakes Water Level Drop If Greenhouse Gases Remain Unchecked"

"Great Lakes water levels could drop by up to two feet by the turn of the century as temperatures rise, according to a recent series of reports released by the Union of Concerned Scientists."

Source: Great Lakes Echo, 10/01/2009

"PV Module Production Doubles in 2008"

"Solar photovoltaic module production world-wide almost doubled in 2008, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre's eighth Annual Photovoltaics Status Report."

Source: Renewable Energy World, 10/01/2009

"Green-Tech Companies Draw Biggest Share of Venture Capital in Q3"

"Green-technology firms attracted the largest share of venture capital in the third quarter, with global investments rising to $1.59 billion, according to a survey released Wednesday by Cleantech Group and Deloitte & Touche."

Source: LA Times, 10/01/2009

"Nike Quits Board of U.S. Chamber"

"Nike announced Wednesday that it would resign from the board of the United States Chamber of Commerce, becoming the latest company to break with the group over climate policy."

Source: NYTimes, 10/01/2009

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