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ABI Environmental Assessment, Proposed Quarrying/Mining Brgy. Lalud & Brgy. San Antonio, March 21, 2008
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He should as a rock sample the mining explorer found in the proposed area in Lalud.
Carbon and Life-Cycle Assessment Specialist Ron Feingold Joins Antea Group Global Corporate Consultancy
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carbon specialist Ron Feingold has joined Antea Group's Global Corporate Consultancy. He specializes in greenhouse gas inventories, life-cycle assessments and is a carbon accounting specialist.
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Video: Thousands of tiny toads killed on the guided busway
Thousands of tiny toads died on the guided busway after action to save them was "too little, too late", it has been claimed.
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US sees gas boom, opinion split over fracking
US is seeing a natural gas boom, but also a groundswell of opposition from critics who say the environmental risks from drilling are too great.
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COMMENT: Russia’s Novovoronezh NPP readies to decommission two old reactors: Can it do it safely?
MOSCOW - Decommissioning aged nuclear power plants (NPPs) and handling nuclear waste remain two Achilles’ heels of nuclear energy – something that was yet again confirmed by a recent attempt to assess the environmental impact of Russia’s first ever project to decommission VVER-type reactors, two shut-down units of Novovoronezh NPP in Central European Russia. This trial balloon threatens to ...
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Officials Pushing for Drilling Permits in Gulf
The Obama Administration says drilling off Louisiana's coast will likely never return to the same pace as before April 20 when the Deepwater Horizon exploded. Despite the announcement, officials in Louisiana are working hard to make sure it does. Governor Jindal has turned to the Department of Natural Resources Secretary, Scott Angelle, to get things moving in Washington. Angelle said, "the ...
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Schlumberger Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results
Schlumberger Limited today reported full-year 2010 revenue of $ 27.45 billion versus $ 22.70 billion in 2009.
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Mobile Health Department: Water quality advisory issued for Dog River at Alba Club
Press-Register file photoA family checks out the water at an area beach. MOBILE, Alabama -- Two recent successive tests for recreational water quality for Dog River at Alba Club indicated quality was poor, according to the Mobile County Health...
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Water district thirsts for local creeks
Tucked back in the Moss Beach hills, the Denniston Reservoir is one of the largest local water sources on the Coastside, piping out millions of gallons of water to the faucets of local residents.
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Kovarbasich sent to Terrence Mann Residential Center in Akron for treatment
ELYRIA — Daniel Kovarbasich, 17, of North Ridgeville, will be released from Lorain County Jail on Thursday and taken to Terrence Mann Residential Center, a treatment facility in Akron. He will be there a minimum of 30 days.
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Revealed: The people's guide to common sense
Amalgamate CRB-check provisions
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Holiday Environmental Post Mortem and Resolutions
Iam sure it's not just me but every time something important or epochal happens in terms of celebration whether it is Christmas, a birthday or anything, I always have a habit of thinking how I will... read more
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Corps plans stepped-up response to drought
Comments sought from public on reduced water flows
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Devangshu Datta: A bumpy spacewalk
Aviation history is studded with spectacular disasters. Hundreds of pioneers crashed before man mastered the air. Space exploration has so far resulted in much fewer fatalities. But the toll has been high in percentage terms.
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2010 in Review: Bad news and more bad news
Between the deplorable actions by members of the IMPD, the mayor's clearance sale of city assets and Dan Coats' re-election, we can't remember a worse year in local news. by Austin Considine We're tempted to say good riddance, but hey, there were some fantastic moments in 2010, even if, in general, things kind of sucked. Or maybe we just think so 'cause our gravity bong shattered on the basement ...
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Google's cars don't need a driver
Google’s Streetview camera car on a tour through North Vancouver. Some of the Google cars use their GPS and camera equipment to drive themselves.
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Mooseheart development site could switch sewage providers
A hurdle to commercially developing Mooseheart land might be overcome if the state allows all the sanitary sewage to be generated to be handled by the Fox Metro treatment plant instead of Batavia's.
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Year in Review Part I
January After 21 years of ownership, Mike and Adina Stephens put Wavelink Raceway Park up for sale. The 1/8 of a mile clay track sits on 6.35 acres west of Waverly.
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2 January, 2011 -
The Gelephu hospital has two dialysis machines. But kidney patients are referred to Thimphu hospital. The machines are not broken, they are simply without manpower and other operational elements.
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Latest Solid Waste News
Landfill turns waste into green
The Dalton Whitfield Solid Waste Authority has been rewarded by one of North America’s largest environmental organizations for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Study: Key West recycling dismal
A sampling of solid waste generated by families and businesses in Key West reveals that more than 70 percent is either compostable or recyclable. In November, city staff worked with Tampa-based Kessler Consulting, the firm authorized in September by the Key West City Commission to conduct a year-long solid-waste analysis.
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County's Solid Waste Authority wrestles with uncertain budget
By Laura Lynn Yohe BROOKVILLE - Since 2005, the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority (JCSWA), and similar organizations in Pennsylvania, have been struggling with a loss of funding which has resulted in program cuts, reduced staff and the real possibility of having to close down at some point in the future.
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Land Development at Key Largo, near the Northern Tip of the Florida Keys...
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Original Caption: Land Development at Key Largo, near the Northern Tip of the Florida Keys. A Common Practice Among Waterfront Developers Is to Dig Canals for Shorefront Property Lots, But Leave Small "Land Plugs" Blocking the Canals From the Ocean. Accessways Opening to the Sea Require State Permits, and These Are Hard to Obtain.
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Land trust inks conservation easement with Pope Resources
Columbia Land Trust has inked a $ 2.4 million deal with a large industrial timberland owner to keep a 6,900-acre swath of Southwest Washington in forestry. The deal, underwritten by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, heads off the possibility of chopping it into future subdivisions. The state Department of Natural Resources administered the grant.
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Land trust moves forward on Trillium Woods
An advisory committee has been formed to develop a management plan for the 664-acre Trillium Woods property recently acquired by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust.
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Tolland wants to use former state-owned land for development
TOLLAND — A parcel of town-owned land could become part of the broader Tolland Village Area development plan, if the state agrees to lift deed restrictions on the property that limits its use to open space.
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ABI Environmental Assessment, Proposed Quarrying/Mining Brgy. Lalud & Brgy. San Antonio, March 21, 2008
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Endemic plant specie. "Sulay-Bagyo" the bicol term for this flora. Our elders said that if this plant has flowers it means it is not a typhoon season.
Groups fear EPA's data could sway ash decision
Two years after the coal ash spill in Kingston, Tenn., federal action to regulate coal ash dumps is being held up by concerns that stricter standards would depress markets for coal-ash recycling, two environment watchdog groups claim.
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Oil and gas lease suspensions lifted on BLM land in Montana
BILLINGS - The Bureau of Land Management has lifted suspensionson all 45 Montana oil and gas leases.
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"Slidell, La., September 28, 2005 - Bags of decomposing fertilizers and animal feeds that are now emitting ammonia gas, a product of Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters, are being cleaned up by an environmental firm. The Environmental Protection Agency is tasked by FEMA to respond to and remove all toxic spills and hazardous material wastes left behind by the storm."
Vt. guv-elect names Emergency Management chief
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The top emergency management official in Burlington is going to become the next director of Vermont Emergency Management. Gov.-Elect Peter Shumlin announced Wednesday that he will appointed Michael O'Neil to the post.
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Jacksonville Journal: Area offices, agencies closed due to holiday
Most non-emergency Northeast Florida government offices will be closed today in observance of New Year's Eve and Day.
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Vt. guv-elect names Emergency Management chief
Associated Press - December 29, 2010 1:25 PM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The top emergency management official in Burlington is going to become the next director of Vermont Emergency...
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Atlanta Forward/Another View: New year won’t end states’ tough choices
Atlanta Forward/Another View: New year won’t end states’ tough choices
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Landscape Tree Disease From 12 Wood Decay Fungi Studied
Results help predict tree failures, estimate damage from diseased trees Landscape trees, valued for their aesthetic nature and their environmental benefits, are becomingly increasingly valuable in urban environments. A single mature tree can add considerable value to commercial and residential properties. Conversely, tree mortality can result in significant economic losses. Urban trees must ...
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Parsley and Cilantro Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination, J&D Recall Expanded to 19 other Products
Image Credit: Viable Herbal.com A recall of produced vegetable was initiated by a Texas-based company due to a possible salmonella contamination. International news agencies reported that J&D Produce, Inc. initiated a “precautionary and voluntary recall” on Monday of around 7,000 cases of curly parsley and cilantro. Included in the Parsley and Cilantro recall are Little [...]
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Ground beef sold in N.J. is recalled for possible E. coli contamination
NJNP Photo/Richard Raska A California company is recalling ground beef that was sold in N.J. groceries, including ShopRite. Above, ground beef being browned for three-bean chili. Some New Jersey grocery stores have sold beef products in recent weeks that may...
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Medicare incentive aims to make patients' end-of-life decisions clear
The Obama administration issued a regulation that took effect Saturday allowing doctors to receive Medicare reimbursement for having these discussions during yearly check-ups, rather than only during an initial Medicare examination.
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Federal anti-discrimination law lacks 'teeth'
Before I start this series on various disability issues for 2011, I'd like to thank all of you who have taken the time, thus far, to contact me via e-mail, phone or otherwise to give me your suggestions or comments on any given type of disability, a disability-oriented law, an employment suggestion for people with disabilities, etc. I also want to wish all of our readers and their families a ...
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Medical care has progressed greatly in recent times
Reading is one of life's joys and privileges.
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Ground Beef Recall - 34,373 Lbs. Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns
There is a ground beef recall. Is any of the meat in your fridge affected? First Class Foods, Inc has recalled 34,373 lbs.of ground beef due to possible E. Coli contamination. A sample from the distributor . . .
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Beef products recalled due to possible contamination
California firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. coli contamination
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Latest Remediation News
City agrees to shut down REMCO document repository
The Willits Environmental Remediation Trust requested, and the Willits City Council has approved, shutting down the REMCO document depository and converting to internet-only access in 2011. According to Dr.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Merdinger is townâs new administrator
Michael Merdinger, a former Hillsborough committeeman and current Planning Board member, has been hired to succeed Township Administrator and Clerk Kevin Davis.
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Feinberg Says Half of Billion BP Fund Should Cover Claims
Kenneth Feinberg, the lawyer paying victims of BP Plc’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill, said he anticipates about half the $ 20 billion fund set up by the company should be adequate to cover claims for economic losses.
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Suquamish Tribe Pulls Together .7 Million to Remove Chico Creek Culvert
The project will improve salmon passage in Kitsap's most productive salmon stream.
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2011 forecasts & predictions
What will the new year bring?
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Some random piece of equipment in the treatment section of the facility.
Climate change is skiing's worst nightmare
Ski resorts are getting greener, and they're seeking recognition for it -- partly to boost their image with their environmentally-conscious clientele.
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Leaders Bit More Optimistic for 2011
Moore County will face some of the usual suspects — growth and water — in the coming year as the area continues its efforts to rebound from the recession.
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Alleged ill-treatment of republicans triggered vehement complaints by MP
PRISON CONDITIONS:THE ESCALATION of the dirty protest – in which republican prisoners seeking the reinstatement of political status refused to wash or use toilet facilities – dominates the material released this year by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.
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Celina water disinfectant process being changed
Beginning January 3, 2011 and continuing until January 28, 2011, the City of Celina Water Department will temporarily change the disinfection process from chloramines to free-chlorine.
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Local business: 2010 | © 2011 Longmont Times-Call
JANUARY Colorado’s minimum wage drops 3 cents to $ 7.25 an hour to match the federal level. It’s the first decrease in any state’s minimum wage since the federal minimum was adopted in 1938.
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Oh, what a year it’s been
As Southern Illinois ushers in 2011, The Southern Illinoisannewsroom staff took some time to look back and select its Top10stories of 2010.
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Ohio hangs in balance
Ohio soon will face a two-year budget shortfall estimated at between $ 4 billion and $ 8 billion, the worst fiscal crisis since the early 1980s.
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Checkup
Bariatric surgeons at St. Peter's Hospital will lead a series of free seminars for people considering weight-reduction surgery. Bariatric surgery, in combination with education and lifestyle changes, can lead to a weight loss of 70 percent and improve more than 30 obesity-related conditions. Blood is needed in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities for patients with cancer and other ...
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2010 had its ups and downs
SILVER CITY - Jobs.
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People's politician Michael A. O'Pake remembered
Never before and likely never again will Berks County have as staunch a political advocate as the late state Sen. Michael A. O'Pake.
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Rehabilitation crucial to ending cycle of addiction
Sitting in his orange jumpsuit, Steve Gerald Mcelyea said his biggest problem was peer pressure. “I just wanted to be cool and fit in. I got mixed up in the wrong crowd. It went downhill from there. I got into the addiction process, which lead to forgeries, which brought me here,” he said.
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City proposes sewage plant near Sun Lakes
Banning City Council members will have lots of questions as talks for a proposed satellite sewage treatment plant near Sun Lakes Country Club begin.
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Southland Firm Recalls E. Coli-Tainted Organic Beef
A Southern California meat processing company is recalling its organic ground beef because of possible E. Coli contamination.
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Water loss forces Highland Park school closings
Highland Park's mayor says he's asking the Detroit enclave's school system to cancel classes Monday because of the lingering effects of a water system failure that led to fears of contamination.
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Water service trickles back to Highland Park
After more than 24 hours of low or no water pressure in Highland Park, service was restored Saturday afternoon, although with substandard pressure, residents said. The city reissued a 24-hour alert to boil drinking and cooking water to guard against possible contamination, with the alert to end by about 5 p.m. today.
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North Coralville residents asked to limit wastewater discharge
Coralville officials are asking residents in the northern section of the city to limit wastewater discharge, including toilet flushing, dish and laundry washing and fewer showers, until further notice due to a sewer line break on the north side of town, which is causing a discharge of untreated wastewater into Muddy Creek.
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Sewer break sends untreated wastewater into Coralville’s Muddy Creek
CORALVILLE – A break in a sewer line Wednesday on the north side of Coralville has caused an ongoing discharge of untreated wastewater into Muddy Creek and then to the Iowa River. That has promoted city officials to ask residents in the Altanna Estates, Auburn Hills, Brown Deer, Dovetail, East Auburn Hills, Forest Edge Estates, [...]
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Explosion Sends Raw Sewage in Kankakee River
A small section of the Kankakee River was transformed into its own Gowanus Canal yesterday when an explosion at a wastewater treatment plant send thousands of gallons of raw sewage and sludge into the river. Environmental Protection Agency officials believe the spill is contained within a half-mile of the explosion. Drinking water has not been affected and, since the river tends to ice over in ...
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New study concludes no ill effects from contaminated water in Victor
The second of three promised health studies related to groundwater contamination in the town of Victor has found no ill effects on babies born in the area.
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Pitkin County institutes soil tests at snow dumps
A snowcat operator on Friday prepares Aspen's snow dump, located near the Aspen Animal Shelter, for the next round of deliveries from city streets. Soil at the site won't, however, be subject to testing for contamination under a new Pitkin County initiative.
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Labor wants total ban on powdered lead exports
The State Opposition has called for a complete ban on the transport of powdered lead in Western Australia after contamination fears arising from two separate incidents.
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Ohio hangs in balance
Painful choices lie ahead as governor, legislators grapple with budget shortfall. Devastating cuts might not be enough to resolve financial crisis Privatization of services among Ohio's options
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LAWRENCE: Detox center awaits hearing
The township Zoning Board of Adjustment spent more than three hours listening to testimony from the chief nursing officer and an administrator at the Sunrise Detox drug and alcohol detoxification center last week, but ran out of time to complete the application.
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