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April 25, 2007

Some Cities Push For Increased Tree Canopy

Many cities are embarking on coordinated programs designed to significantly increase their tree cover, in order to address issues such as aesthetics, energy use, carbon sequestration, air quality, and stormwater runoff.

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Are Carbon Offsets for Real?

Even Al Gore, tweaked by conservatives for his multi-home, jet-setting lifestyle, has defended his bona fides by touting his family's purchase of carbon offsets.

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April 11, 2007

FED Report Assesses Wind Energy

A report on the environmental pros and cons of wind power is scheduled to be released April 25, 2007, by the National Academies National Research Council.

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TOOLBOX: Detailed Land Cover Resource Available

Detailed mapping of land use on every acre of the contiguous US is now available from the US Geological Survey and the Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics Consortium.

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New EPA Soot Rule: State Plans Coming Next

On March 29, 2007, EPA finalized the Clean Air Fine Particle Implementation Rule.

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Rice at the Center of Genetic Engineering Maelstrom

March went out like a lion for adversaries in the arena of food and pharmaceutical crop engineering.

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March 28, 2007

Plug-In Hybrids: Technology Rolls Closer to Reality

In alternative-fuel transport circles, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the current Holy Grail.

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Toxic Releases Increase in 2005

EPA released its Toxics Release Inventory data for 2005 on March 22, 2007; Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-7819, or main media number, 202-564-4355.

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Funding Shortfalls May Impede State Pollution Enforcement

Although acknowledging that their calculations are not comprehensive, an advocacy group has concluded that at least 18 states, and possibly 14 others, are significantly undercollecting fees for permitted air pollution.

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REPORTER'S TOOLBOX: Climate Change Lawyers

As interest in climate change escalates, lawsuits are increasingly a part of the picture, and many people and organizations are increasingly in need of advice on pertinent legal issues.

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Latest TipSheet Items

April 25, 2007

Some Cities Push For Increased Tree Canopy

Are Carbon Offsets for Real?

April 11, 2007

FED Report Assesses Wind Energy

TOOLBOX: Detailed Land Cover Resource Available

New EPA Soot Rule: State Plans Coming Next

Rice at the Center of Genetic Engineering Maelstrom

March 28, 2007

Plug-In Hybrids: Technology Rolls Closer to Reality

Toxic Releases Increase in 2005

Funding Shortfalls May Impede State Pollution Enforcement

REPORTER'S TOOLBOX: Climate Change Lawyers

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