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EPA intervention in Florida cleanup unwelcome, says DEP.
A panel of experts spoke out Monday in opposition to a federal judge's decision allowing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set surface water pollution standards for Florida -- the first time any state's standards have been overridden in this manner. Suwannee Democrat, Florida. 20 November 2009.
Judge scolds attorneys in Oklahoma poultry case.
A federal judge scolded the 30-some attorneys on Oklahoma's pollution case against the Arkansas poultry industry Thursday, accusing them of bombarding him with "thousands" of documents as the bench trial dragged into its 25th day. Associated Press. 20 November 2009.
Atty: Non-poultry sources could have tainted water.
A scientist testified that runoff from fields spread with poultry manure accounted for a major portion of phosphorus pollution in a sensitive northeastern Oklahoma watershed. Associated Press. 19 November 2009.
The green green grass of Patoka.
Climate-change scientist Gavin Kenny argues that science can learn a lot from the experiences of farmers. He is running a two-year Sustainable Farming Fund project with Hawke's Bay farmers about how they cope with a changing climate. Wellington Dominion Post, New Zealand. 19 November 2009.
Agricultural scientists too thin on ground.
Agricultural science, food and natural resource management have never been more important, argues Mark Adams, dean of the University of Sydney's faculty of agriculture, food and natural resources. Sydney Australian, Australia. 19 November 2009.
Clean water wins war, now it may be time to pay.
A federal judge's ruling this week will require EPA officials to set pollution standards for lakes and rivers. That will mean everyone - cities, counties, factories, farms - whose operations send pollution to waterways will have to come up with measures to quit polluting. Lakeland Ledger, Florida. Opinion, 19 November 2009.
Officials: Chesapeake health costly.
Fixing the ailing Chesapeake Bay will cost everyone living in its watershed area, but it will also create local benefits, said federal officials who came to the area on Tuesday to outline their massive plan to put the bay on a “diet.” Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Pennsylvania. 18 November 2009.
Environmental connection.
Our environmental woes are urgent, and it's encouraging to hear that EPA Administrator Jackson, a native New Orleanian, plans to listen and to look for ways that her agency can act. New Orleans Times-Picayune, Louisiana. Editorial, 18 November 2009.
How green are those veggies?
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, going organic is the eco-friendly choice. The switch will reduce your impact on the soil and water--and won't require a vast expansion of the agricultural footprint. Washington Post. Opinion, 17 November 2009.
Debate rages over coal ash power plant waste.
Americans have been burning coal for electricity for roughly 130 years with little understanding of what the process leaves behind. But before the end of the year, the federal government will decide whether the leftover ash from the coal-burning process should be considered a hazardous substance. Detroit News, Michigan. 16 November 2009.
Devil's Lake cleaning up.
Devil’s Lake is cleaner thanks to an interesting bit of science that lake researcher Richard Lathrop came across in the late 1980s, an idea he believed could result in a cleaner lake, free of algae and even the snails that cause swimmer’s itch at the state’s most popular park. Madison Wisconsin State Journal, Wisconsin. 16 November 2009.
Natural pollution solution.
While the goal of Gainesville's $24 million Sheetflow Restoration Project is to clean up the polluted Alachua Sink, the added amenity of opening up another gateway to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park has nature enthusiasts excited. Gainesville Sun, Florida. 16 November 2009.
Falluja's babies: The difficulties of pinning the blame.
War's effects on health can be much harder to identify than death and horrendous physical injuries. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 15 November 2009.
Huge rise in birth defects in Falluja.
Doctors in Iraq's war-ravaged enclave of Falluja are dealing with up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants and a spike in early life cancers that may be linked to toxic materials left over from the fighting. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 14 November 2009.
New EU register to keep tabs on dangerous pollutants.
The contamination of air, water and land by industrial pollutants in the European Union will face closer scrutiny from this week, following the launch of a new register from the European Commission and the European Environment Agency. London Business Green, United Kingdom. 13 November 2009.
Doyle signs law to limit phosphorus in dishwasher soap.
Starting in July, consumers will find automatic-dishwasher detergents in stores with lower levels of phosphorus - and likely less cleaning power - as detergent makers respond to state bans on the substance. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 13 November 2009.
Oklahoma poultry trial: Exec didn't check if rules were followed.
A Cargill executive testified Thursday that he did not check to see if company farmers were following an environmental handbook he helped compile that warned them not to spread excess chicken manure on their land because the runoff could pollute area water. Associated Press. 13 November 2009.
Emerging opportunities in management of selenium contamination.
There probably is no chemical contaminant for which there are more contradictions about ecological risks in aquatic environments than selenium. Environmental Science & Technology. Opinion, 12 November 2009.
Wastewater project in Durham turning out environmentally friendly fertilizer.
The plant is the first of its kind in the US--and it manufactures far less than the 100,000 tons a year that big fertilizer companies produce. Many hope it will result in cleaner sewage plants and "greener" fertilizer across the country. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. 11 November 2009.
Cleansing actions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's latest plans for the Chesapeake Bay cleanup may be a work in progress, but clearly a measure of progress is involved. Baltimore Sun, Maryland. Editorial, 11 November 2009.
Professors find clue to dead zone in lake.
For decades a portion of Lake Erie's central basin has been so depleted of oxygen that it has not supported life. Two Bowling Green State University researchers believe they have uncovered microscopic pieces of algae that contribute to the lake's infamous dead zone. Toledo Blade, Ohio. 10 November 2009.
Poultry exec questions damage from waste.
The state is suing Simmons Foods and 10 other poultry companies, claiming that they are legally responsible for the handling and disposal of poultry litter that the state says has damaged parts of the Illinois River watershed in Oklahoma. Tulsa World, Oklahoma. 10 November 2009.
Quagga mussels a toxic threat to Lake Mead.
Mussels absorb toxins and heavy metals such as mercury, selenium, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from the lake water in a process called bioaccumulation. They later expel those chemicals, which sink to the lake floor. Las Vegas Sun, Nevada. 9 November 2009.
Builder chosen for county's 1st manure digester.
Dane County's first community manure digester, the first cooperative project of its kind in Wisconsin, will be built and operated by a Milwaukee-based company that expects to generate $2 million worth of electricity every year, Madison Wisconsin State Journal, Wisconsin. 9 November 2009.
Airborne nitrogen affects aquatic ecosystem in alpine lakes.
The impact of airborne nitrogen released from the burning of fossil fuels and widespread use of fertilizers in agriculture is much greater than previously recognized, according to research results published in the journal Science. Epoch Times. 8 November 2009.
Sewage in waterways is not a selling point.
Iowa should be a national leader in fighting water pollution from every angle so someday our rivers and streams are a source of pride, instead of an embarrassment. Des Moines Register, Iowa. Editorial, 8 November 2009.
Are store-bought soils safe for growing vegetables?
In a test of six popular brands of bagged soil, it was found that none contained toxic levels of lead, zinc or arsenic. But all contained at least some contaminants, and that's either non-problematic or troubling, depending on whom you ask. Los Angeles Times, California. 7 November 2009.
Brominated and mixed halogenated dioxins in the Baltic -- and beyond.
New research points to a natural origin for the Baltic Sea’s dioxins, but pollution may also play a role. Environmental Science & Technology. 7 November 2009.
The politics of cleaning the bay.
In the last year, the federal government has stepped up their game and promised to do more to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. But the steps the federal government is taking can be confusing. Annapolis Capital, Maryland. 7 November 2009.
Saluda River threatened by wastewater pollution.
The Saluda River—a drinking water source for 500,000 people in South Carolina—is the sixth-most endangered river in the nation, according to American Rivers. Anderson Independent Mail, South Carolina. 7 November 2009.
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