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Republican senators boycott vote on EPA nominee
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans boycotted a committee vote Thursday on President Obama's nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, drawing accusations of obstructionism from Democrats. Republicans on the Senate...
Tags: Gina McCarthy, U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, Environmental Issues, Standards
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South Florida, especially Broward, gets good grades for air quality
Take a deep breath, Broward County. The air quality in your backyard gets strong marks by American Lung Association standards. Palm Beach County did not do as well, but officials said their performance was still "pretty good." In its 2013 State of the...
Tags: American Lung Association, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Orlando, Environmental Issues, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Two Imperial Valley projects among others along U.S.-Mexico border set to receive millions in financing
Two Imperial Valley projects were among six environmental infrastructure projects along the U.S.-Mexico border that are set to receive funding from the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and the North American Development Bank. “2012 was...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Mexico, Environmental Politics
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Did Legislature do its job for us?
The Great Recession hit Florida harder than most states, with unemployment far exceeding the national average. Government revenue dried up, but to its credit, the Legislature tightened its belt rather than raise taxes. Today, Florida is bouncing back....Tags: Career and Workplace, Economy, Business and Finance, Government, Interior Policy, Environmental Issues
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Senate Republicans stonewall Obama's EPA nominee
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans boycotted a committee vote Thursday morning on President Obama’s nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, prompting accusations of obstructionism from Democrats and calls to...
Tags: Republican Party, Gina McCarthy, Mitch McConnell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues
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Residents upset over tree removal
A group of residents have dubbed the removal of nine ficus trees from downtown streets as "The Chainsaw Massacre." Seven speakers voiced their anguish and anger about the removal of the trees at Tuesday's City Council meeting. They urged more prudent...Tags: 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, Oil Spills, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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Tesla Motors posts first quarterly profit in its 10-year history
For the first time in its 10 year history, electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. turned a quarterly profit, beating analysts expectations for sales of its pricey luxury sedans. The Palo Alto automaker on Wednesday reported net income of $11.2 million, or...
Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Gartner Incorporated, Environmental Issues, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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L.A. council approves controversial rail yard for port complex
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. The proposal to build a center for trains...
Tags: Personal Income, Environmental Issues, Minority Groups, Politics, U.S. Department of Transportation
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A move toward sustainability
I think Our Opinion missed the obvious solution when rethinking Michigan's beverage container program ("Bottle bill's suggested twist," March 12) -- Indiana should have its own bottle law. Hoosiers would not be fraudulently cashing in beverage...Tags: Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Crime, Law and Justice
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Earth's greenhouse gas levels approach 400-ppm milestone
The ratio of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is flirting with 400 parts per million, a level last seen about 2.5 million to 5 million years ago, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The Institution this week...Tags: Oceans, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Bodies of Water, Science and Technology
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Peru tries to close legal loophole for pollution fines
ReutersLIMA, May 8 (Reuters) - Peru is trying to quash the ability of companies to avoid paying environmental fines by lodging judicial appeals that linger for years, part of a push to crack down on polluters in a top exporter of minerals. Many of the appeals...Tags: Mining, Metal and Mineral, Ollanta Humala, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues
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