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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: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Pollution, American Lung Association, Air Pollution, 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 Pollution, Environmental Issues, Finance
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Reuters World News Highlights 1800 GMT May 9
ReutersTOP STORIES ----------- WASHINGTON - Republican lawmakers on Thursday boycotted a confirmation vote on President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, saying they were "completely unsatisfied" with answers provided by Gina...Tags: Gun Control, David Cameron, Government, Environmental Issues, Tamerlan Tsarnaev
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Save public input to help save the environment
When first proposed about a decade ago, it seemed like a promising means to revive the Chesapeake Bay's devastated oyster crop: Bring in Chinese oysters, which are impervious to the diseases killing the native stock and also grow faster. If successful,...
Tags: Government, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Issues, Richard Nixon, U.S. Army
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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: Barack Obama, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Politics, Environmental Pollution, Barbara Boxer
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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: Wicker Park, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Arts, Environmental Issues, Shaw Group Incorporated
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Clark Magnet teacher wins coveted award
Clark Magnet High School teacher Dominique Evans-Bye is one of 11 teachers across the country — and the only one in California — to win a coveted environmental award that honors her innovative and hands-on approach to teaching science. An...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Teachers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues
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EPA, other US agencies expand urban waters effort
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments are expanding a program for restoring and improving urban waterways nationwide. The program operates in seven locations. Officials said Friday they're adding the...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Tomblin signs three bills in Martinsburg visit
matthewu@herald-mail.comBerkeley Heights Elementary School third-grader Cyrile Ngassa Ngakam told West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday that he wanted Tomblin’s job. “I asked him if he was going to be a lawyer. He said, ‘No, governor,’”...Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, Water Supply, Government, Education, Environmental Issues
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Federal innovation a matter of perspective
The federal government has an innovation problem — or does it? The answer depends on whom you ask. Federal employees surveyed over the past three years have had a declining view of government innovation. But that doesn't mean Uncle Sam doesn't...Tags: Government, Environmental Issues, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Security
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EPA: Bittleman promises improved communications
WASHINGTON -- Sarah Bittleman, the new agriculture counselor at the Environmental Protection Agency, is determined to improve communications between rural America and an agency that many farmers consider both economically and culturally threatening. "My...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Biofuels, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Issues, Lisa P. Jackson
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LETTER: Objects To Scrutiny Of Esty
Why is reporter Jon Lender writing about Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Dan Esty briefing Northeast Utilities on the content of proposed changes to Connecticut regulations concerning clean energy generation [April 25,...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Issues, Northeast Utilities
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