"NJ Suits Put Farmland Development Under Microscope"
A tangle of New Jersey lawsuits raises issues about what restrictions should be placed on builders seeking to develop farmland where pesticides were formerly used.
Source: AP, 08/03/2009
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"Is Oak Ridge Elementary Sick?"
A rash of headaches, coughing fits, red eyes, and other symptoms has closed Oak Ridge Elementary School in North Carolina while local, state, and federal officials figure out what is causing it.
Source: Greensboro News-Record, 08/03/2009
"Revival or Dam-nation?"
"The push for green power could spawn a rush for small hydropower projects in the Northwest."
Source: High Country News, 08/03/2009
"Grim Forecast for Future Water Supply From the Colorado River"
"After 10 consecutive years of drought, a 10–20% reduction in stream flow could be critical."
Source: ES&T, 08/03/2009
"An Underwater Fight Is Waged for the Health of San Francisco Bay"
Biologists have found in San Francisco Bay a kelp used in miso soup which is on the list of 100 worst invasive alien species.
Source: NYTimes, 08/03/2009
"Chemicals Can Turn Genes On and Off; New Tests Needed, Scientists Say"
"A National Academies workshop examined the evidence of epigenetic effects and considered whether the thousands of chemicals in use today should be tested for them. Some pollutants and chemicals don't kill cells or mutate DNA. Instead, they may be more subtle, muting genes or turning them on at the wrong time, which can lead to diseases that are passed on for generations. Asthma in New York City children exposed to traffic exhaust is an example, experts say."
Source: EHN, 08/03/2009
"Unabated Use of Groundwater Threatens Arizona's Future"
Arizona's groundwater addiction hasn't been controlled by legal and regulatory measures so far, and may soon threaten the state's economic well-being.
Source: Arizona Republic, 08/03/2009
"U.S. Weighs Cutting Off Iran’s Gasoline Imports if Nuclear Talks Are Rejected"
"The Obama administration is talking with allies and Congress about the possibility of imposing an extreme economic sanction against Iran if it fails to respond to President Obama’s offer to negotiate on its nuclear program: cutting off the country’s imports of gasoline and other refined oil products."
Source: NYTimes, 08/03/2009
Forged PR-Firm Letters Faked 'Grass Roots' Lobby Against Climate Bill
Forged letters trying to gain a vote against the House climate bill by making it seem as if minorities opposed it were traced to a PR firm.
Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress, 08/03/2009
"LaHood: Car Rebates Will Stop Unless Senate Acts"
"The Obama administration will suspend the 'cash for clunkers' program unless the Senate provides $2 billion more for the popular car incentive plan, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Sunday."
Source: AP, 08/03/2009
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