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NH City Getting Rid Of Old Woodstoves
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A green business blooms in Green Island
It's been a busy year since two graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute won a $750,000 environmental prize for developing a environmentally friendly technique that uses mushroom fungus to make insulation and packaging material. Comment?
Boaters oppose more ethanol in their tanks
Bill Griswold remembers fishing in Rehoboth Bay with his family when his boat's motor sputtered and quickly died. Comment?
Our Say: Feds must step up efforts to turn around the bay
Pardon us if we wax a little more skepticism on the latest round of federal rhetoric about cracking down on polluters of the Chesapeake Bay. Comment?
America Recycles Day: A Look at Single-Stream Recycling
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Since November 15 is America Recycles Day, this is an appropriate time to take a step back and consider what we can be doing better for the planet. Comment?
Frisco plant exceeds new limit on lead levels
Nov. 15--Exide Technologies' decision last month not to seek state permission to expand production at its Frisco lead smelter doesn't mean public health concerns are over. Comment?
Dumping ash, and cash, on Perry County
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If she could throw as she once could, Ruby Holmes could walk across the road in front of her house and toss a rock over a treeline and have it land in the sprawling landfill that has been operating there the past two years. Comment?
Massey Energy Subsidiaries Prepare Coal Mine Exploration In Coal River Valley
A subsidiary of Massey Energy has begun mountaintop-removal coal-mining operations on Coal River Mountain in West Virginia, the only peak in Coal River Valley that hasn't been blasted away for mining. Comment?
Mayfly To Be Protected Habitat at Expense of Coal Mining Exploration in US Mountaintops Coal Mine
Mayflies may seal the fate of mountaintop mining in the Appalachian hills of the eastern U.S. Companies such as Massey Energy Co. Comment?
Expansion is vital to future survival
In 1998 the Mount Ashland Association started the Federal National Environmental Policy Act process required to bring about much-needed improvements to Mount Ashland. Comment?
Feds set aside 'critical habitat' for polar bear
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The Obama administration said Thursday it is designating more than 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off its coast as "critical habitat" for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to future offshore drilling for oil and gas. Comment?
Mayfly protection could seal fate of mountain-top coal mining in US
By Jim Efstathiou Jr Mayflies may seal the fate of mountain-top mining in the Appalachian hills of the eastern US. Comment?
Confusion over water tests in Arima
Two separate tests conducted by the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute for the Water and Sewerage Authority and Johnathan Belix Foundation for traces of mercury in Arimaa s water have come up with conflicting results. Comment?
But they are most annoying, attacking their targets as they sleep, their bites leaving little red bumps, leading to furious itching. Comment?
FDA To Look Into Safety Of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 15 Nov 2009 The Food and Drug Administration today notified nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products. Comment?
FDA Takes Action Against Seafood Processing Company, Executives
Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 15 Nov 2009 The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against seafood processor Haifa Smoked Fish Inc. Comment?
A welcome OSHA crackdown on BP
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Despite the predictable rhetoric from community boosters, the fact the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is playing hardball with BP is both reasonable and good. Comment?
Advanced septic systems could help bayou
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Galveston County Health District's practice of requiring more advanced septic systems to treat wastewater is a step in the right direction toward curing what ails Dickinson Bayou, officials said. Comment?
According to a story in the Sunday edition of the Dallas Morning News, airborne lead levels measured around Exide Technologies' vehicle battery recycling plant in Frisco are among the highest measured anywhere in the country. Comment?
More radical measures urged to protect Del. beaches
An international expert on beach replenishment offered advice for Delaware in the wake of last week's nor'easter: Renourish the beaches this time to protect residents from the disaster of another storm but take more radical steps to prepare for future disasters. Comment?