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Alameda county becomes first in Bay Area to ban fracking
2016-07-21 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
KQED: Alameda County is now the first Bay Area county to ban fracking, and supporters say it could have a domino effect across the region and the state. County supervisors unanimously approved the ban at their Tuesday meeting. Fracking is the process of extracting oil and gas from the earth using high-pressure water mixtures. Activists have raised concerns it could cause environmental damage such as ground water contamination. "I am deeply relieved that the Board of Supervisors passed the fracking...
Pinellas County district wants to open school on site of abruptly closed charter
2016-07-20 17:38:00| American School & University
Leaders of the University Preparatory Academy in St. Petersburg decided to close the school three weeks before classes were to begin. read more
Project Spotlight: Water Providers Collaborate on Washington County Supply Line Projects
2016-07-18 17:53:58| PortlandOnline
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Pinellas County has Highest Recycling Rate in Florida
2016-07-18 16:41:00| Waste Age
Pinellas County has been recognized for having the highest recycling rate in the state of Florida. read more
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Santa Barbara County to Add AD Facility to Tajiguas Landfill
2016-07-14 06:07:09| Waste Age
The Santa Barbara (Calif.) Board of Supervisors has given its thumbs up to a plan to boost the Tajiguas Landfill's resource recovery capabilities. read more
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