"Is Coal Really Worth It in West Virginia?"
A new report makes the myth-busting assertion that the coal industry costs the state of West Virginia more in expenses than it brings in economic benefits.
Source: Beckley Register-Herald, 06/23/2010
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"Key Approval Given To Pa. Drilling Wastewater Rule"
"A key piece of the state's approach to controlling water pollution from Pennsylvania's fast-expanding natural gas drilling activity cleared a major hurdle Thursday."
Source: AP, 06/18/2010
"Federal Officials Launch Bay Farm Cleanup Project"
"Federal officials are launching efforts today in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia to enlist farmers in targeted watersheds in a concerted effort to curb pollution running off their land."
Source: Baltimore Sun, 06/18/2010
"Amish Farming Draws Rare Government Scrutiny"
Amish farmers in Pennsylvania, whose plain living goes with a faith-based stewardship of the environment, are facing growing scrutiny for some practices the government says pollute streams.
Source: NYTimes, 06/09/2010
15 States Get More Federal Recreational Trails
The National Trails system, already stretching more than 12,500 miles, expands with the addition of 31 more trails totalling 716 miles.
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BLM Tweaks Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Policies
The changes affect only new drilling areas and may include greater consideration of environmental impacts, more public review, fewer "categorical exclusions" from environmental review, and more.
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June 8: World Oceans Day Brings Focus on Gulf Oil Spill
The nonprofit conservation group SeaWeb will host a news conference in Washington, DC on the state of the world's oceans and the most challenging ocean conservation issues, including the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and what to expect in the way of long-term consequences of this disaster.
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