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Clock is ticking, slowly, on rules for coal-fired power plants
POOLESVILLE, Md. — On a curve of the Potomac River 37 miles northwest of Washington, the Dickerson power plant has stood sentry over small villages, crop fields and horse farms for more than half a century. Burning mostly coal and some natural...
Tags: Weather, State of the Union Address, White House, Ecosystems, Conservation
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Lower copper price hits Antofagasta Q1 profit
ReutersLONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Chilean copper miner Antofagasta posted a 29 percent drop in first-quarter core profit on Thursday, as lower prices for its red metal and slightly higher operating costs offset increased production. Antofagasta said the...Tags: Non Ferrous Metal
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China granted observer seat on Arctic governing council
ReutersKIRUNA, Sweden (Reuters) - The Arctic Council agreed on Wednesday to admit emerging powers China and India as observers, reflecting growing global interest in the trade and energy potential of the planet's Far North. The organization, which coordinates...Tags: Iceland, Sweden, Ecosystems, European Union, Conservation
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Many countries badly mismanage oil, mining resources: study
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 80 percent of the world's major oil and gas-producing and mining countries fail to meet "satisfactory standards" for managing their natural resources, according to a report tracking global resource mismanagement and...Tags: Norway, Politics, Conservation, Petroleum Industry, Saudi Arabia
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Here is the latest Indiana news from The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The operators of Indiana's largest wind farm are proposing changing the nighttime operations of the farm's 300-plus wind turbines. They're trying to protect endangered Indiana bats from being killed by the spinning blades. Two of...Tags: Solar Energy, Wind Power, Charter Schools, Environmental Issues, Mining
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Operator of southern Indiana fertilizer plant defends safety against foe's concerns
ROCKPORT, Ind. (AP) — The developer of a proposed southern Indiana fertilizer plant is defending the project against the concerns of opponents who want the state to block it. John Blair of the environmental group Valley Watch says Indiana officials...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Chemical Industry, Emergency Incidents, Ohio River, Explosions
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PLATINUM WEEK-INTERVIEW-European jewellers warm to platinum
Reuters* Retail interest growing in France, Benelux * Platinum jewellery sector 'proving sustainable' * Europe a growth market for platinum jewellery in 2012 By Jan Harvey LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Platinum jewellery demand has grown in Europe as...Tags: Consumers, Johnson Matthey Plc, France, China, Gold and Precious Material
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METALS-Copper steady as soft China growth fuels easing prospects
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) - London copper was little changed on Tuesday after data showing softer-than-expected growth in China's factories renewed hopes for fresh action to stimulate the economy in the world's top metals consumer. FUNDAMENTALS *...Tags: Metal, China, Russia
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Bolivia: Surreal beauty in the high desert of the Andean plateau
POTOSÍ, Bolivia — A gentle breeze swept across Laguna Colorada, momentarily turning the magenta mineral lake water neon-orange as it rippled around the knobby knees of several dozen flamingos. Suddenly, a pair of frisky vicuñas trotted...Tags: Mini, Travel, Landforms, Bolivia, Mountains
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar pauses, euro up ahead of data
Reuters* Dollar index down as euro, yen edge higher * Commodities pause from selling, gold recoups previous day's loss * European shares dip; ZEW, euro zone industrial output data eyed By Marc Jones LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - A pause in the dollar's strong...Tags: Germany, Foreign Exchange Market, Bonds, DAX, Gold and Precious Material
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Australia delays promised budget surplus as election looms
ReutersCANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's struggling Labor government on Tuesday used the last budget before national elections to delay a long-promised return to surplus, blaming a stubbornly high Australian dollar and lower commodity prices for a dramatic fall...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Weather, G20, Politics, Finance
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Spanish bond demand helps euro shrug off German data dip
Reuters* Dollar index down as euro, yen edge higher * Commodities pause from selling, gold recoups previous day's loss * European shares dip; ZEW, euro zone industrial output data eyed By Marc Jones LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - A pause in the dollar's recent...Tags: Weather, Italy, Paris (France), Foreign Exchange Market, Spain
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