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Federal officials pledge to reduce fire risks, protect watershed
2013-07-20 03:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
My Desert: With fire-scarred hillsides and the glittering water of Horsetooth Reservoir serving as a backdrop, federal officials on Friday announced an initiative aimed at protecting western water supplies from the ravages of wildfire. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Tom Vilsack, the secretary of agriculture, signed a document committing their agencies to work with state and local officials and private landowners in reducing the risk and impact of massive fires. The partnership also is expected...
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Hundreds Intervene in Federal Review of Fracked Gas Pipeline
2013-07-18 22:08:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: A coalition of environmental groups, along with more than 300 residents are intervening in proceedings over the Constitution Pipeline Project, a 122-mile natural gas pipeline proposed to run through portions of New York and Pennsylvania, subjecting the already unpopular project to an added layer of controversy. The flurry of intervention filings is the latest sign that residents and advocates are prepared to fiercely challenge infrastructure projects that will allow more fracking-enabled gas development...
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Federal study: Albuquerque wells safe for now
2013-07-14 01:01:40| Biotech - Topix.net
An independent federal assessment shows no contamination from an extensive jet fuel spill at Kirtland Air Force Base has reached Albuquerque's drinking water supply.
NSW Farmers' Association to quiz new federal Ag Minister
2013-07-13 18:31:34| Agriculture - Topix.net
Mark Coulton says he's getting a lot of inquiries from grain farmers in his electorate, especially around the Moree area, about what the future holds for them with the planned sale of GrainCorp. "Well, look, there were questions on the sale of GrainCorp to Archer Daniels Midland, which is a hot topic across my electorate at the moment," he said.
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Federal LT2 Mandate
2013-07-12 01:22:31| PortlandOnline
For a decade, the City of Portland has worked diligently with a broad coalition to secure relief from the unfunded federal LT2 mandate (Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule).
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