"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
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EPA Funding Boom Means Dollars for Local Projects
One result of increased EPA grant money going to state and local governments will be uptick in activity on many local environmental projects — which will translate into news.
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Federal Crystal Ball Predicts Numerous Wildfire Hotspots
The National Interagency Fire Center maintains an ongoing set of wildfire forecasts, covering time periods ranging from daily to the full wildfire season.
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Human Health Threats from Animals Are Imported Every Day
About 200 million animals, from more than 190 countries, are imported into the United States every year, according to a team of investigators that published its findings in the May 1, 2009, issue of the journal Science. Many can spread serious diseases.
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Public Risks from Chemical Facilities Aren't Just Theoretical
Accidents and criminal actions at private and government facilities continue to threaten millions of people. Find the accident history in counties you cover.
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"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
Senate Confirms FEMA Boss After Vitter Delay
"The Senate confirmed Craig Fugate as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday, hours after Sen. David Vitter, R-La., dropped his hold on the nominee."
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 05/13/2009
"White House Memo Challenges EPA Finding on Warming"
A secret White House memo said a single federal agency complained about the cost of regulations that could result from an EPA finding that greenhouse emissions endanger health and the environment.
Source: AP, 05/13/2009
House Dems Reach Partial Deal, Soften Climate Bill
Marathon negotiations seem to have produced a deal on key points of climate-and-energy legislation among House Democrats. Energy Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) announced late Tuesday that he though he had enough votes to pass the compromise. It reportedly gives away about half of the CO2 credits to utilities and other heavy industry -- instead of auctioning them.
Source: NYTimes, 05/13/2009
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