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Singapore pressures Indonesia to identify firms behind haze
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's worst air pollution in 16 years sparked diplomatic tension on Tuesday, as the city-state urged Indonesia to provide data on company names and concession maps to enable it to act against plantation firms that allow slash-...Tags: UNESCO, Environmental Pollution, Southeast Asia, Sony Corp., Malaysia
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Germany leans on EU states to weaken car emissions law
Reuters* EU seeking to enforce goal of 95 g/km by 2020 * Germany's luxury carmakers struggling to meet targets * Berlin pressuring member states to weaken rules -sources * Most EU governments, lawmakers back robust legislation By Barbara Lewis and Charlie...Tags: International Organizations, Energy Saving, Automotive Equipment, Global Warming, Italy
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A predictable find: More people means more environmental stress
A federal report looking at trends in population growth, travel patterns and land use and their impact on the environment is predictably sobering. With the U.S. population expected to grow 42% from 2010 to 2050, the report from the federal Environmental...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology
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Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks
AP Sports WriterTony Stewart says safety standards at short tracks are as strong as they've ever been. Brad Keselowski says they're "dismal" and he tries to avoid racing on them. The death of NASCAR driver Jason Leffler at a dirt-track race near Philadelphia earlier...Tags: Tony Stewart, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Science and Technology, Brad Keselowski
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China makes fresh promises on air pollution, pledges support for solar
ReutersSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's cabinet approved new measures to combat air pollution on Friday, in the latest step by China's new leadership to address the country's enormous environmental problems, with pollution a key source of rising social discontent in...Tags: Politics, China, Alternative Energy, Environmental Pollution, Renewable Energy
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Air pollution can trigger heart arrhythmias: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with existing heart problems, exposure to high levels of air pollution can trigger the irregular heartbeats that may lead to a stroke or heart attack, according to a new study. Past research has linked air pollution...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Environmental Pollution, Medical Research
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Environmental groups questioning DEP air-pollution plan
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- Environmentalists are questioning Florida's latest plans to comply with federal clean air requirements without mandating that two of its heaviest-polluting coal-fired power plants meet the stricter pollution limits. Last month, the...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Progress Energy Incorporated, Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Pollution
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LETTER: State Muscling In On Arborists
As a licensed arborist in the state of Connecticut, I am going to have to say that the new fees enacted as part of the state budget are outrageous. Especially when these fees are done to supposedly promote professional standards for arborists [June 5,...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Science and Technology, Forests
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Coal plants hit by groups in pollution plan
TALLAHASSEE — Environmentalists are questioning Florida's latest plans to comply with federal clean-air requirements without mandating that two of its heaviest-polluting coal-fired power plants meet the stricter pollution limits. Last month, the...
Tags: Mining, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Progress Energy Incorporated, Environmental Pollution
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NHTSA: Chrysler Has Until June 18 to Recall Jeeps
KickingTiresThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given Chrysler a deadline of June 18 to formally respond to its request for the recall of 2.7 million model-year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Liberty SUVs, according to the Detroit News.....Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Detroit News
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Official: Canada announces alignment of emissions standards with US
Autoblog.comFiled under: Government/Legal, Canada Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister, has announced his country will adopt the United States Tier 3 emissions standards for passenger vehicles. Kent (shown above) says doing so will reduce air pollution from... -
UPDATE 3-Duke's Edwardsport coal-fired power plant enters service
ReutersBy Scott DiSavino June 10 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp's 618-megawatt (MW) Edwardsport coal-fired power plant in Indiana has entered service, the power company said on Monday, one year late and $1.5 billion over budget. Edwardsport is the largest U.S....Tags: Mining, Environmental Politics, Barack Obama, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Warming
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