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The Tesla Model S sedan, which should be delivered to the first customers in about a month, will be available with three different sizes of battery packs (40kWh, 60kWh and 85kWh). Tesla's goal with the top of the line model was to achieve a 300 miles... Full Article at Treehugger
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In Somerset Massachusetts sits the Brayton Point Power Plant, a coal fired plant, which the EPA listed in January 2012 the number one, worst power plant station in the Northeast. In data released by the EPA in January 2012, the Brayton Point Power... Full Article at Treehugger
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the EPA is under sharp criticism partially because it is not as obvious to people that pollution problems exist and that we need to deal with them.
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These main advances have been made to comply with existing and pending environmental guidelines. In data released by the EPA in January 2012, the Brayton Point Power station produced more CO2 than any other source in New England and New York—almost 5.9... Full Article at Treehugger
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TreeHugger Radio #205: America's War on Innocent Critters, Pollution's Cooling Effect, and the EPA's Cross to Bear
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This cool concept condenses water from the air to make 1,000 L per day! Scientists have created what is the "blackest" solar cell to date. This delicious recipe is quick, easy, and brings an early taste of Spring. Check out these rare albino birds,... Full Article at Treehugger
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Chemical contaminants found in Pavillion domestic water wells and EPA's monitoring wells have been linked to either the gas well production or hydraulic fracturing process.The EPA's investigation is scientifically sound and demonstrates in a scientifically... Full Article at Treehugger
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critical step forward ... the EPA needs to do more to protect people living near oil and gas production facilities.
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The tools, which include solar and wind "decision trees," will help state and local governments and landowners to identify the best sites without technical expertise, according to EPA. EPA estimates there are 490,000 contaminated sites covering almost... Full Article at Treehugger
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The video, which Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) released last week, set off a firestorm at a time when Republicans are alleging that EPA’s approach is overzealous. Obviously, it was an unfortunate metaphor—especially considering it was made by a leading... Full Article at Treehugger
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The sentiment that day, it seemed, was that, with a decision on health care reform near and a symbol of the dangers of fossil fuels burning in the Gulf, our representatives would finally be forced to address the critical issues of energy and... Full Article at Treehugger
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Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off Nato's murderous occupation will feel the strength of American and Afghan solidarity in Chicago this weekend Chicago police keep watch over protesters marching ahead of the Nato summit. Photograph:... Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
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Colorado-based QEP Field Services Agrees to Pay $4 Million and Install Pollution Controls to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act (HQ)
Environmental Protection AgencyGiles, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Today’s settlement will bring cleaner air to the members of the Northern Ute Tribe by ensuring natural gas compressor stations are operated in compliance with the... Full Article at Environmental Protection Agency
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Here’s a video clip of her address to attendees at the fundraiser: Heitkamp mouths a lot of words about ending gridlock and “sitting down in a room” and “creating a policy” on energy, but if you’re looking for specifics you aren’t going to get it. Which... Full Article at Say Anything
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To access AMM's full content, please log in below. If you do not have an AMM account, we invite you to take a free trial or subscribe below. Access to amm.com editorial content is granted only to paid subscribers and trialists. If you do not have an... Full Article at AMM International Live Metals News and Pricing
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Wyoming's governor persuaded the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to postpone an announcement linking hydraulic fracturing to groundwater contamination, giving state officials - whom the EPA had privately briefed on the study - time to... Full Article at San Luis Obispo Tribune
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So long as EPA and the White House find the strength to resist the false messaging of the Asian palm oil industry – and stick to the real facts and grim science on palm oil – we can chalk this decision up as one of the Obama administration’s biggest... Full Article at Think Progress
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Aysa Begum cries in front of her burnt shanty after a fire raced through a slum at Symoli in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 16, 2012. At least 150 shanties were completely destroyed while the reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained, a fire service said. Full Article at ABC News
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EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Testimony before the U.S. Senate, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (HQ)
EnvirolibI’m joined by the Agency’s Chief Financial Officer, Barbara Bennett. EPA’s budget request of $ 8.344 billion focuses on fulfilling EPA’s core mission of protecting public health and the environment, while making the sacrifices and tough decisions that... Full Article at Envirolib
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Las Brisas Energy Center Permitting Process Was 'Flawed' And 'Misleading,' Judge Says
The Huffington PostYelenosky indicated he would not back the state agency, saying parts of the permitting process were "flawed," ''misleading" and wrong. The TCEQ issued the air permit for the proposed $3 billion Las Brisas Energy Center after the U.S. Environmental... Full Article at The Huffington Post
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Together ASPE and NSF International have the expertise and knowledge to promote and educate others about the importance of innovation and sustainability within the plumbing industry. NSF International and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers have... Full Article at PRWeb
