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Indiana may remove falcon from endangered list
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The peregrine falcon, once all but extinct in the Midwest, is poised to come off Indiana's endangered species list this year after what wildlife officials call a "phenomenally successful" recovery. Click here to watch live...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Endangered Species, Wildlife, Energy Resources, Environmental Issues
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IU hiring of diving coach raises degree questions
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University's hiring of a decorated diving coach to help lead its renowned aquatics program is drawing fire from critics who say his bachelor's degree is bogus and that his selection sends the wrong message to...Tags: Big Ten Conference, Diving, FBI, Employment Opportunities, Judges
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Indiana coal-gas bill stalls C02 pipeline project
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislation state lawmakers passed last week that the developers of a proposed Indiana coal-gasification plant say effectively kills their project also has dealt a blow to a Texas company's plans for a pipeline that would carry...Tags: Coal, Ohio River, Justice System, Science and Technology, Denbury Resources Incorporated
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UPDATE: Michigan House OKs bill that could allow hunting of recently-endangered wolves
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to halt wolf hunting in Michigan. The measure, which passed on a 72-38 vote with bipartisan support, would give the...
Tags: Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Wildlife, Politics, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Appeals court rules on ethanol refinery pollutants
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State environmental regulators improperly changed state rules to allow Indiana ethanol refineries to release an extra 150 tons of air pollutants per year, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. The appeals court overturned...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resource Industry, Agriculture, Environmental Pollution, Ethanol
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With a population of 658, Snyder clears way for recently-endangered wolves to be hunted
Additional information from WSBT-TVTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill Wednesday that takes the decision to hunt or not hunt wolves out of voters' hands. It clears the way to schedule Michigan's first gray wolf hunting season since the animal was driven to...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Voting, Wildlife, Politics
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Wolf hunt opponents: Legislation an attempt to suppress voice of the people
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state Senate approved legislation Thursday that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan and make hunting and fishing rights a part of the state constitution. Wolves were taken off the...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Voting, Politics, Wildlife
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Senate to vote on bill that could allow hunting of recently-endangered wolves
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led Michigan Senate is expected to vote on legislation that could prevent voters from deciding whether recently-endangered wolves should be hunted. Legislation to be taken up Wednesday would let the Natural...
Tags: Elections, Endangered Species, Politics, Wildlife, Environmental Issues
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Senate panel OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state Senate panel has voted to let the Michigan Natural Resources Commission decide which animals can be hunted, which could render meaningless a proposed referendum on hunting wolves -- which were just taken off the...
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'It's not hunting. It's not sporting.' Senate leader opposes high-fence deer hunts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The leader of the Indiana Senate has said he opposes a proposal aimed at legalizing five fenced deer-hunting preserves around the state. The Indiana House is expected to vote next week on the bill, which supporters is needed to...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Mike Pence, Rentals, Hunting, Environmental Issues
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Notre Dame researcher: Asian carp may have reached Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — At least some Asian carp probably have found their way into the Great Lakes, but there's still time to stop the dreaded invaders from becoming established and unraveling food chains that support a $7 billion fishing...Tags: U.S. Army, U.S. Geological Survey, Lakes and Ponds, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Biotechnology Industry
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Ind. panel votes to allow fenced deer preserves
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five game preserves around the state where hunters pay for a chance to shoot deer confined inside high fences would be allowed to stay open under a bill endorsed Monday by an Indiana House committee. The measure approved 6-2 by...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Rentals, Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure, Energy Resources
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