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Merkel protege struggles with Germany's green revolution
Reuters* Renewable energy drive could influence September vote * Merkel chose doughty chief whip for vital ministry a year ago * Altmaier has not reconciled industry and green lobby By Madeline Chambers BERLIN, May 23 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Sausages, Arts and Culture, Twitter, Inc., Elections
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Merkel protégé struggles with Germany's green revolution
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed him for his charm and political skill as marshal of her vision of a 'green revolution' in Europe's biggest power market. A year on, Peter Altmaier finds himself spurned by many environmentalists,...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Ecosystems, Sausages, Arts and Culture, Conservation
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Property of the Week: The Ridge at Manchester West
The Ridge at Manchester West is part of a well-established community where cool summer breezes carry the laughter of children at play and the aroma of backyard barbeques. Homeowners tend gardens of flowers, herbs and vegetables. Impromptu games are held...
Tags: Glastonbury, West Hartford, Arts and Culture, Real Estate, General Electric Company
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Bipartisan Senate bill would give EPA power to ban dangerous chemicals
In a rare display of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, a group of key senators unveiled legislation Wednesday that would require chemical companies to provide more health and safety information about their products and give regulators more power to force...Tags: Laws, Medical Procedures and Tests, Elections, U.S. Congress, Dick Durbin
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Chevy Spark EV lease highlights electric-car price cuts
General Motors is joining the electric-car price war with a lease deal on the Chevrolet Spark EV at $199 a month. The deal, announced this morning, follows the recent offerings of $199 leases on Nissan’s Leaf – a big price drop after two...
Tags: Conservation, Chevrolet, Services and Shopping, Passenger Cars, Vehicles
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Special Report: Poor planning left Texas firefighters unprepared
ReutersWEST, Texas (Reuters) - The fertilizer-plant explosion that killed 14 and injured about 200 others in Texas last month highlights the failings of a U.S. federal law intended to save lives during chemical accidents, a Reuters investigation has found....Tags: Fertilizer, Conservation, Emergency Planning, Lawyers, Fires
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McDonald's offers Cleveland hero Charles Ramsey free food for a year
Charles Ramsey, who famously aided in the escape of Cleveland kidnap victims while holding a Big Mac, has been offered free food for a year from McDonald's. The fast-food chain got stung after sending out a tweet following the ordeal that mentioned...
Tags: Foods and Beverages, Gina DeJesus, Ecosystems, McDonald's Big Mac, Hamburgers
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BRIEF-BP, Shell, Statoil have been sued over alleged brent crude oil price fixing
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - BP PLC : * Is sued by commodity trading firm over alleged price fixing in brent crude oil prices and futures contracts -- court filing * Lawsuit filed by Chicago-based prime international trading ltd also names Royal Dutch Shell Plc...Tags: Anti Trust Crime, Restraint of Trade, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Statoil ASA, Litigation
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Quebec to do own review of Enbridge pipeline project
ReutersBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - Quebec will announce within weeks that it will launch its own public review of a proposed pipeline that would deliver crude oil from western Canada to eastern markets, its environment minister said...Tags: National Government, Ottawa (Canada), Conservation, U.S. Department of State, Energy
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EXCLUSIVE-China urbanisation plan hits roadblock over spending fears-sources
ReutersBy Kevin Yao BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) - China's plan to spend $6.5 trillion on urbanisation to bolster the economy is running into snags, sources close to the government said, as top leaders fear another spending binge could push up local debt levels...Tags: National Government, Career and Workplace, Conservation, China, Financial Markets
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Tribune series had a therapeutic effect
I thank Heidi Prescott for her series "Gone too soon" in The Tribune. I experienced a miscarriage in 1971 and I didn't have the moral support that is available to families today. My dad and two of my friends were all I had. My son and his wife lost...Tags: Skin Cancer, Environmental Politics, Washington, DC, Chemotherapy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Michigan lawmakers question proposed Canadian nuclear waste repository near Lake Huron
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have questions about a proposed Canadian underground nuclear waste repository near Lake Huron. A state Senate resolution that was introduced by Democratic Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood of Taylor passed Wednesday....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Waste, Justice System, The Detroit News
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