EPA
Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution
January 3, 2012In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.
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The government hostage crisis
April 11, 2011What to do in a hostage crisis? Sometimes it seems there are no good choices. Giving in to the demands may save the hostage's life for now, but it encourages the terrorist to try again.
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Michigan scientists urge support for EPA
March 9, 2011More than 160 scientists from major universities across Michigan this week urged support for the Environmental Protection Agency, calling the federal agency's role essential to protecting the public health.
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Coalition fights GOP attack on EPA
February 10, 2011Republicans propose to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from doing its job to protect Americans from air pollution.
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Air pollution and diabetes: Pollution levels too high
October 12, 2010A new national study has found that there is a statistical correlation between exposure to air pollution and adult diabetes.
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