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State of Virginia forms innovative, market-based water quality trading program
2014-12-24 01:13:15| Waste Management - Topix.net
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Environmental Protection Agency joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture , White House Council on Environmental Quality , Commonwealth of Virginia, and others to recognize an innovative, market-based water quality trading program run by the state of Virginia to improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay . The organizations convened at the McConnell Safety Transportation Operation Center, in Fairfax, Va., where they highlighted the cost-effective program that has saved the Commonwealth more than $1 million, demonstrating an innovative means of meeting Clean Water Act stormwater requirements and Virginia state water quality goals for the Bay.
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City council members ask state for pension investigation
2014-12-23 17:17:29| IT Services - Topix.net
After a state representative requested Gov. Rick Scott to take a deeper look into the Police and Fire Pension Fund, City Council members are getting behind requests for an investigation. Florida Rep. Janet Adkins questioned the contentious pension fund in a Dec. 10 letter to Scott, according to the Florida Times-Union.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Bans Fracking in New York State
2014-12-23 15:45:56| ENR.com: Headline News
The governor's decision was both praised by environmental groups and largely criticized by those in favor of fracking as a way to revive economically depressed areas.
India's Kerala state to ease alcohol restrictions - report
2014-12-23 12:14:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
An Indian state that proposed a complete alcohol ban within ten years is to water down its plans after an industry backlash, according to reports.
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Public invited to meeting on state recycling plans
2014-12-21 10:39:53| Waste Management - Topix.net
State officials invite the public to a meeting of the Governor's Recycling Council, which was formed as part of a goal to double Michigan's recycling rate. The meeting scheduled for Jan. 14 at Constitution Hall in Lansing will include a public comment period.
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