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Applying Torah values to our diets
Since Shavuot is z'man matan Torateinu (the commemoration of the giving of the Torah to the Israelites on Mount Sinai), many dedicated religious Jews admirably stay up the entire first night of Shavuot to hear talks about and discuss Torah teachings....Tags: Global Change, Torah, Religious Texts, Heart Disease, Environmental Issues
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Sentencing of local polluter raised awareness of environmental hazards
For years, the ill effects of improperly dumped hazardous wastes was a hot topic in the media. However, it seems as though only big name corporations that get caught disposing colossal amounts of waste get covered today. Candy Thomson's recent report...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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State Begins Air Quality Monitoring For The Year
The Hartford CourantConnecticut residents can now get forecasts of the state's air quality. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Wednesday the start of the 2013 ozone forecasting season. Each day, DEEP officials will monitor air...Tags: Environmental Issues, Weather Reports, Weather, Air Pollution, Asthma
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Letters to the Editor: Love of soccer, bullying, Breedlove Judge
For the love of soccer This past Friday may be viewed in various ways when we look back at the history of the Orlando City Soccer Club. The mainstream media reported the funding hiccup for the proposed soccer stadium was a major setback. Let me put...
Tags: Students, Indian River Lagoon, Soccer, NASA, Crime, Law and Justice
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Councilwoman challenges city's stormwater fee plan
A city councilwoman is challenging Baltimore's plan to charge businesses some of the highest stormwater fees in the state — and divert some of the money that had gone to Chesapeake Bay cleanup to help fund property tax cuts. Councilwoman Mary...
Tags: Bernard C. Young, Local Government, Laura Neuman, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Drew Bartlett: State stepping up surface water protection
The state of Florida is a diverse ecosystem that supports an abundance of wildlife in both fresh and salt waters. Floridians, and the scientists at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, understand the importance of protecting the health of...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Seafood, Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Issues
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Exxon says Missouri oil spills from already-ruptured Pegasus line
ReutersNEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil confirmed on Wednesday that an oil spill occurred Tuesday on its Pegasus crude pipeline in Ripley County, Missouri, the same line that ruptured thousands of barrels of oil into an Arkansas neighborhood at the end of...Tags: Water Pollution, Environmental Issues, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Oil Spills, Exxon Mobil Corporation
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READER SUBMITTED: Windsor's Walgreens Distribution Center Awarded For Energy Efficiency
WindsorWindsor-based Walgreens Distribution Center was recently recognized by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for its commitment to reducing its energy consumption and air pollution during summer 2012. The distribution...Tags: Windsor (Hartford, Connecticut), Environmental Issues, Business, Connecticut Light & Power Company, Energy Saving
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READER SUBMITTED: Newington's St. Mary Parish Awarded For Energy Efficiency
NewingtonSt. Mary Parish in Newington was recently recognized by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for its commitment to reducing its energy consumption and air pollution during summer 2012. The parish was one of eleven...Tags: Environmental Issues, Business, Connecticut Light and Power, Connecticut Light & Power Company, Energy
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Brawley among the most polluted cities according to state report
Staff WriterRelatively high pesticide use, asthma rates and contaminated bodies of water give Brawley the dubious distinction of being one of the most polluted areas in California, according to a recent report by a state environmental health agency. Pesticide...Tags: Environmental Issues, Bodies of Water, United States Census Bureau, Social Issues, Poverty
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Susan Hahn Susan Hahn was editor of TriQuarterly for 14 years. She is author of a recent novel, “The Six Granddaughters of Cecil Slaughter”; nine books of poetry, including “Self/Pity” and “The Scarlet Ibis”; and...Tags: History (tv network), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of New Haven, Nelson Algren, Chicago Tribune
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EARTH DAY SPECIAL: Origin of Earth Day
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterFor Salvador Villalon, celebrating Earth Day can be seen as an act of community service. The 16-year-old Calexico student said he shows his appreciation through his work with the Calexico High Eco-Garden Club. “I joined the gardening club because...Tags: Students, Earth Day, Environmental Issues, Teaching and Learning, School Examinations
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