More Than Half of Tuna Species at Risk of Extinction: IUCN
"Five out of the eight tuna species are at risk of extinction, conservationists warned today, as they called for urgent action to tackle over-fishing."
Source: Press Association, 07/08/2011
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"EPA Funding Cuts Outlined By GOP"
"House Republicans outlined a new round of spending cuts from environmental agencies Wednesday while denying President Barack Obama any increase for one of his top investment priorities: the National Science Foundation."
Source: Politico, 07/08/2011
"Senate Deal Would Axe $6 Billion Ethanol Tax Credit"
"Three senators reached a deal on Thursday to repeal the $6 billion per year ethanol tax credit by the end of July, an agreement that must still be passed by Congress."
Source: Reuters, 07/08/2011
Exxon Blocks Public Roads; Bars Reporters from Spill Without "Escort"
"Even though the [Yellowstone River] oil spill is widespread, it's not always easy to get to. In Laurel, Montana, near where the spill happened, Exxon security guards block off a public road leading to cleanup operations. Media from around the world wait to be escorted into one area to film the spill. Hassett said the escort is to protect reporters from the floodwaters."
Source: CNN, 07/08/2011
"Millions of African Climate Refugees Desperate for Food, Water"
"The worst drought in 60 years is causing a severe food crisis in East Africa. In Kenya, the world's largest refugee camp is overwhelmed as 10,000 climate refugees from across the drought-stricken region arrive each week seeking water, food and shelter."
Source: ENS, 07/08/2011
"EPA Rule Seeks To Curb Long-Distance Air Pollution"
"In a sweeping move aimed at curbing long-distance air pollution that afflicts the health of 240 million Americans ...the Environmental Protection Agency is ordering power plants across much of the eastern United States to sharply curtail emissions."
Source: Baltimore Sun, 07/08/2011
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Environmental Health Perspectives
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"NH Gov. Lynch Vetoes Plan To Opt Out Of Greenhouse Initiative"
"New Hampshire Governor John Lynch on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have ended the state's participation in a regional greenhouse gas reduction program, citing concerns about environmental and economic competitiveness."
Source: Reuters, 07/07/2011
"U.S. Backs Project to Produce Fuel From Corn Waste"
"The Energy Department plans to provide a $105 million loan guarantee for the expansion of an ethanol factory in Emmetsburg, Iowa, that intends to make motor fuel from corncobs, leaves and husks."
Source: NY Times, 07/07/2011
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