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"Limits on Emissions Have Wide Support"

"Three-quarters of Americans think the federal government should regulate the release into the atmosphere of greenhouse gases from power plants, cars and factories to reduce global warming, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll...."

Source: WashPost, 06/25/2009

North American Toxics Data Released

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation, which is a joint effort of Canada, the US, and Mexico, released on June 10, 2009, its annual report tracking and comparing toxic emissions.

EPA To Announce Proposed NO2 Standard

After several years of preparatory work, EPA is expected to announce by June 26, 2009, its proposed primary standard for one of the six "criteria" air pollutants, nitrogen dioxide.

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"From the Trees to the Tank"

Southerners are looking to their forests for alternative fuel.

Source: Environment Report, 06/24/2009

"Island Nations Plead for Help from Obama on HFCs"

Four island nations facing inundation from sea-level rise wrote President Obama, asking him to support their efforts to control HFCs.

Source: SolveClimate, 06/24/2009

Canada To Clean Up Abandoned Radar Sites in N. Ontario

"Aboriginal leaders welcomed an agreement announced Monday between the federal and Ontario governments to clean up 16 abandoned Cold War radar sites in northern Ontario at an estimated cost of more than $100 million."

Source: Canadian Press, 06/24/2009

"Deep in Bedrock, Clean Energy and Quake Fears"

Advanced geothermal technology -- deep drilling to fracture rock far underground -- threatens to cause earthquakes when deployed along faults. The Energy Department is funding private firms to try such projects in the U.S.

Source: NYTimes, 06/24/2009

Gingrich Ad Uses GOP, Coal Money To Slam Climate Bill

"As the House barrels toward a vote on climate and energy legislation, a group headed by a prominent Republican is launching a national campaign aimed at scuttling the bill."

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"Ford, Nissan and Tesla Awarded $8 Billion"

"The Department of Energy has released the first third of its $25 billion advanced technology loan fund for automakers to 'create thousands of green jobs while helping reduce the nation's dangerous dependence on foreign oil.'

Source: NYTimes, 06/24/2009

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