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FEDS to Release Vehicle Mileage Data

Vehicle fuel economy is a major component of the ongoing energy and carbon discussions, so it's helpful to know how the current models are performing.

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EPA Releases Science Data or Potential NO2 Standard Revision

EPA is required to update its standard for each of the six main "criteria" air pollutants every five years.

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Industry and Enviros Still Polarized on Mining Waste Rule

The US Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is trying once again to establish a rule updating its regulation of coal mining waste placement.

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Hurricane History Available From NOAA

With hurricane season in full swing, NOAA's new resource for identifying historical hurricane tracks may be a useful tool.

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Green Housing Standard: LEED for Homes

This fall the US Green Building Council expects to launch its rating system for residential construction.

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One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions

As beach season crests in August, many swimmers will want to know whether, or how much, their favorite beach is contaminated.

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Science Survey: A Question of Science in EPA Air Regulation Decisions

Scientists advising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on air pollution issues are criticizing EPA higher-ups for ignoring their scientific counsel. Specifically, they are accusing the Bush Administration of excising science from the process the agency uses to determine how clean the air we breathe should be. The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) challenges EPA administrator Stephen L. Johnson.

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Stealth Release: U.S. Climate Action Report

On July 27, 2007, the Bush administration released (three years overdue) the 4th U.S. "Climate Action Report" to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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Geeks Go Green: Info Technology and Energy

Across the globe and in almost everyone's backyard many information technology (IT) companies and managers are growing more conscious of the energy consumption.

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Recent Data on Power Plants Available

Power plants are under the gun as federal and state legislators and regulators haggle over how to address climate change and energy production issues.

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