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VOCs Unpopuli
Industrial solvents and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have infiltrated groundwater that quenches the thirst of some 35 to 50 million Americans, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which will soon release its first national report card on the presence of these chemicals. The USGS studied groundwater from wells, evaluating data collected from 1985 to […]
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Rad Plan, Governor Dude!
South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges (D) is running up against residents and leaders of Barnwell County as he tries to ditch the state’s image as the nation’s nuclear dumping ground. Chem-Nuclear Systems operates a repository in the county that takes low-level radioactive waste from 38 states, and locals see the company as a good neighbor […]
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Cough Like an Egyptian
Dense, acrid smog choked Cairo for the second day in a row yesterday, causing respiratory problems, sore throats, acute headaches, and flu-like symptoms for many of the city’s 16 million residents. Severe smog problems have plagued the city for several weeks in October and November. The problems are blamed on vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and […]
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The Answer Is Blowin' in the Wind
The U.S. wind power industry got a boost last week from news that congressional negotiators agreed to extend a tax credit for electricity produced from wind and some other renewable sources. The credit, which had expired on June 30, is estimated to reduce the cost of wind power by 1.3 to 2.0 cents per kilowatt […]
