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Obama, Becerra meet on trade job
WASHINGTON - California Congressman Xavier Becerra met with President-elect Barack Obama yesterday to discuss the job of U.S. trade representative. The meeting took place at Obama's transition office in Chicago. It was confirmed by a Democratic...Tags: Kansas, Central Intelligence Agency, California, Executive Branch, New Jersey
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IN BRIEF
Companies violating environmental laws will spend a record $11.8 billion to reduce pollution, and they paid more in penalties over the past year than they have since the first year of the Bush administration, according to the latest government statistics....Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Viacom Inc., Justice System, Petroleum Industry, Commodity Markets
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Coffee As Possible Antidote To Diabetes
Q: My father and uncle both have diabetes. I would like to reduce my risk of developing this disease, and I've heard that drinking coffee can help. Is there any evidence? A: There are several epidemiological studies that have demonstrated an...Tags: Arthritis, Diabetes, Diseases, Pain, Migraine
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Farmers turn up noses at EPA's idea to charge for pollution caused by belching, gaseous cows
Associated Press WriterMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if a federal proposal to charge fees for air-polluting animals becomes law. Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion,...Tags: Regional Authority, Dining and Drinking, Agriculture, Farms, Environmental Pollution
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Controlling coal ash
New regulations covering the disposal of coal ash and related byproducts of coal combustion that went into effect this week in Maryland are a helpful start but only part of a solution to a serious waste disposal problem. Much more needs to be done on both...Tags: Building Material, Energy Saving, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Metal and Mineral, Mining
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Basement odor smells like propane
Special to the TribuneQWe have had an odd odor in our basement for about two to three years. Hard to describe the smell, a little like propane. In fact, my brother-in-law thinks that is what it is. But also a hint of garbage smell. We do have propane gas, but the area where it...Tags: Environmental Politics, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Consumer Confidence, Dining and Drinking
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EPA mining rule change slammed by activists
Associated PressMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Angry environmentalists launched an online campaign this week urging President-elect Barack Obama to undo a federal rule that clarifies when coal companies can dump mining waste in streams, calling it a long-awaited "parting...Tags: Regional Authority, North Carolina, Water Pollution, Government, Metal and Mineral
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State panel approves tough emissions rules
The Associated PressTough auto emissions standards backed by Gov. Charlie Crist cleared a hurdle Tuesday when a state commission gave its approval to rules fiercely opposed by car industry lobbyists but praised by environmentalists as a way to fight global warming. The...Tags: Global Warming, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, California, Florida, Environmental Politics
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Obama Names New Mexico Gov. Richardson For Commerce
Associated Press WriterPresident-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic to his new Cabinet and calling him a leading "economic diplomat for America" in troubled times. Richardson's nomination...Tags: Regional Authority, Central Intelligence Agency, California, Janet Napolitano, Executive Branch
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Philip Morris uses man-made wetlands to filter wastewater from Virginia plant
AP Business WriterCHESTER, Va. (AP) — It started with the gnats. Then came the dragonflies and mice. Eventually the birds, foxes, turtles and deer stumbled upon a man-made wetlands that naturally filters wastewater from the nation's biggest tobacco maker. The...Tags: Aquaculture, Conservation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, University of Texas, Environmental Pollution
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Philip Morris wetlands filter wastewater
AP Business WriterIt started with the gnats. Then came the dragonflies and mice. Eventually the birds, foxes, turtles and deer stumbled upon a man-made wetlands that naturally filters wastewater from the nation's biggest tobacco maker. The nearly 50 acres of wetlands...Tags: Aquaculture, Conservation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, University of Texas, Environmental Pollution
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EPennsylvania: Va will benefit from enforcement actions
The Environmental Protection Agency says Virginia stands to get more than $1.9 billion worth of pollution controls and cleanup due to enforcement actions against companies that violate environmental laws. Nationwide, the EPA says violators will spend...Tags: Regional Authority, Massey Energy Company, West Virginia, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Politics
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