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Kevin K. Pierce, 1957-2013
Kevin Pierce was an architect whose focus on the best use of resources made him a leader in green design and sustainable development. "From early on, Kevin established himself as a real innovator and leader in green building design, not only in Chicago,...
Tags: Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP, Environmental Politics, Arts
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25-year report card says despite progress toward cleanup, Great Lakes still have big problems
AP Environmental WriterTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A decades-old effort to nurse the battered Great Lakes to health has made progress toward reducing toxic pollution and slamming the door on invasive species, but the freshwater seas continue to face serious threats, a U....Tags: Mussels, Environmental Issues, Global Change, Weather, Invasive Species
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Natural Resources Commission OKs Conrad Station Nature Preserve in NW Indiana's Newton County
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has approved a 342-acre nature preserve in the tallgrass prairie region of the state's northwest corner. The commission approved the Conrad Station Nature Preserve in Newton County...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Natural Resources, Nature Conservancy, Energy Resources
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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: George H.W. Bush, Environmental Issues, Weather, Barack Obama, Energy Resources
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QEP Midstream Partners files for IPO of up to $400 million
ReutersMay 9 (Reuters) - QEP Midstream Partners LP, the operating arm of oil and natural gas exploration company QEP Resources Inc , filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $400 million in an initial public offering of common stock. The Denver, Colorado-based...Tags: EOG Resources Incorporated, Environmental Issues, Financing and Stock Offerings, Stock Market, Energy Resources
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Windsor School District Challenged On Using Notification System For Referendum Reminder
The Hartford CourantA former Republican town councilman is crying foul over the school district's plan to use its automated notification system to remind parents about voting in Tuesday's budget referendum. Ron Eleveld said Thursday that using town property and resources to...Tags: Environmental Issues, Referenda, Politics, Voting, Elections
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Water district slashes offer for Palm Beach County's Mecca Farms
The payback keeps shrinking for Palm Beach County's $100 million investment in Mecca Farms — the failed home for The Scripps Research Institute. Plummeting property appraisals sunk a $55 million proposal for the county to sell the land last year to...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Issues, Palm Beach County, Everglades, Palm Beach Gardens
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Planners review public-nuisance law
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission explored an ordinance Monday that would expand the city's ability to fight public nuisances. The proposed law broadly defines nuisances to include properties that operate without licenses or permits, produce...Tags: Environmental Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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State warns of coyote dangers after attack on Chihuahua
State wildlife officials, concerned about a coyote that killed a pet Chihuahua last month, put up warning signs Tuesday in WillowWood, the southwest Orange County neighborhood where the little dog was attacked. The signs read: "Coyote in Area. Don't...
Tags: Ocoee, Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Wildlife
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Richard Grosso: PSC doublespeak threatens local land use planning
Will Florida's precious coastal treasures — undeveloped coastal areas — be lost by an anti-solar stroke of the Florida Public Service Commission's pen? It doesn't look good. Anyone who believes in more, not fewer, energy choices or local...Tags: Environmental Issues, Nova Southeastern University, Laws, Politics, Monroe County (Florida)
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DiCaprio, Christie's raise $32 mln at auction for environmental causes
ReutersBy Patricia Reaney NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Christie's auction house raised nearly $32 million for environmental causes on Monday at a charity art auction. DiCaprio, the star of the new film "The Great Gatsby,"...Tags: Fine Artists, Environmental Issues, Auction Service, Petroleum Industry, Endangered Species
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US IG market braced for more supply after jumbo Petrobras deal
ReutersBy John Balassi NEW YORK, May 14 (IFR) - Tone is somewhat cautious early on Tuesday, after the German ZEW economic sentiment number came in weaker than expected, and after Chinese media reports that China may lower its official growth target to 7% from...Tags: Environmental Issues, Stock Market, The AES Corporation, China, Credit Ratings
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