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"Even though the [Yellowstone River] oil spill is widespread, it's not always easy to get to. In Laurel, Montana, near where the spill happened, Exxon security guards block off a public road leading to cleanup operations. Media from around the world wait to be escorted into one area to film the spill. Hassett said the escort is to protect reporters from the floodwaters."

"The worst drought in 60 years is causing a severe food crisis in East Africa. In Kenya, the world's largest refugee camp is overwhelmed as 10,000 climate refugees from across the drought-stricken region arrive each week seeking water, food and shelter."

"In a sweeping move aimed at curbing long-distance air pollution that afflicts the health of 240 million Americans ...the Environmental Protection Agency is ordering power plants across much of the eastern United States to sharply curtail emissions."

"New Hampshire Governor John Lynch on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have ended the state's participation in a regional greenhouse gas reduction program, citing concerns about environmental and economic competitiveness."

"The Energy Department plans to provide a $105 million loan guarantee for the expansion of an ethanol factory in Emmetsburg, Iowa, that intends to make motor fuel from corncobs, leaves and husks."

"Presenting a green-minded position on climate change to constituents ... appears to be beneficial for politicians, according to a new study by the social psychologist Jon Krosnick of Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment."

"An international study which debunks research linking cellphones to cancer risks received major funding from wireless manufacturers."

"Somalia's Al Qaeda-linked rebels, who banned foreign aid groups in regions under their control two years ago, have appealed for help for thousands of people devastated by a severe drought."