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"Dry Cleaners Leave a Toxic Legacy"

"For decades, one of the nation's most widely used dry cleaning solvents was billed as a marvel of modern chemistry that could safely remove dirt and stains from clothing. ...But over the years, with little if any notice to the public, the often sloppy use of perchloroethylene has poisoned hundreds of sites in Illinois."

Source: Chicago Tribune, 07/27/2009

"Energy Firms Help Pay for State Regulators' Far-Flung Trips"

"State officials who lead California's war on global warming often travel abroad on trips supported by the major greenhouse gas polluters they regulate, a Bee investigation has found. Industry lobbyists and executives routinely join them."

Source: Sacramento Bee, 07/27/2009

Nuke Scanners at Ports Failed To Protect

The nation's program to detect nuclear devices and materials being smugggled into the country by terrorists went "off the rails" during the Bush administration and left the nation unprotected.

Source: Greenwire, 07/27/2009

"Warmest June on Record for Global Ocean Surface Temperature"

"The world's ocean surface temperature in June rose to its warmest since 1880, breaking the previous high mark set in 2005, according to a preliminary analysis by NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville."

Source: ENS, 07/24/2009

"N.D. Could Be the Badlands for Cap and Trade"

"The fate of major climate legislation in Congress could rest with North Dakota."

Friday, July 24, 2009

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"Consumer Products Could Be Major C8 Source, Study Says"

"Everyday consumer products such as stain repellants and paper coatings may be a 'significant source' of the toxic chemical C8, according to a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study."

Source: Charleston Gazette, 07/24/2009

"Is the Sun Missing Its Spots?"

As scientists watch the 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing sunspots, they are finding that the Sun seems to be in an unusually calm period. The observation raises questions about the Sun's influence on climate.

Source: NYTimes, 07/24/2009

"Obama Admin Proposes Reduced Access for Snowmobiles in Yellowstone"

"The Obama administration is proposing to allow up to 318 snowmobiles per day into Yellowstone National Park for the next two winters, cutting by more than half the 720 allowed last winter by the Bush administration."

Source: Greenwire, 07/24/2009

"Energy Companies Opened Wallets Wide to Sway House Climate Bill"

"Electric utilities boosted lobbying in the second quarter of 2009, narrowing the gap with oil and gas companies that had dominated spending on persuasion by a wide margin earlier this year."

Source: Greenwire, 07/24/2009

"At 65, Smokey Bear Is Still Fighting Fires"

"The beloved icon remains the face of the longest-running public service campaign in U.S. history. But keeping him current has been a challenge."

Source: LA Times, 07/24/2009

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