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Ikea to Charge U.S. Customers for Plastic Bags
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February 22, 2007 - ENN
| | Philadelphia -- Beginning March 15, Ikea will charge customers five cents for disposable plastic bags. The company plans to eventually eliminate the use of all disposable bags in an effort to reduce pollution. 100 billion bags are thrown away by all U.S. consumers each year.
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California to Limit Lawnmower Emissions
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December 12, 2006 - CBS News
| | The Environmental Protection Agency granted California permission to implement tougher emission regulations on small engine machines. Requiring catalytic converters on low-horsepower engines, such as lawnmowers, is expected to reduce smog emissions by about 40 percent.
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County Plans to Vaporize Landfill Trash
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September 9, 2006 - ABC News
| | Fort Pierce, Fla. -- When completed, St. Lucie County's plasma-arc gasification facility will be the largest in the world. The incineration process will free landfill space, generate electricity, produce steam for local industry, and the remaining organic matter will be turned into slag for road construction.
| | | By Brian Skoloff © 2006 The Associated Press © 2006 ABC News Internet Ventures
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Microbes Can Clean Up Toxic Waste Dumps: Scientist
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September 8, 2006 - ABC News
| | Canberra -- Bacteria have been found in Australia that not only live in polluted areas, but are also able to break down some toxic compounds. Research needs to be done to enhance the microbes before they can effectively be used to clean toxic waste dumps.
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Curbs On Mercury Only Dent Global Threat: Experts
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August 11, 2006 - ABC News
| | Chicago -- Mercury-containing switches, which are found in automobiles made prior to 2003, will now need to be removed before the vehicles are melted down for scrap. However, this requirement will have only a small impact on mercury emissions since coal-burning power plants and other manufacturing processes are far greater polluters.
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Study Links Pesticides with Parkinson's
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June 26, 2006 - MSNBC
| | Washington -- Individuals with long-term and low-level exposure to pesticides, such as farmers, ranchers, and fisherman, have a 70 higher incidence of Parkinson's disease.
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EPA Plans to Phase Out Use of Pesticide
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June 12, 2006 - ABC News
| | Seattle -- The Environmental Protection Agency plans to ban the use of the pesticide azinphos-methyl (AZM) by 2010. AZM is commonly used to control pests that feed on crops such as apples, blueberries, cherries, pears, and nut trees.
| | | By Gene Johnson © 2006 The Associated Press © 2006 ABCNews Internet Ventures
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State to Target Pesticide Pollution
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May 30, 2006 - State of California
| | Sacramento -- A new initiative will make California the first state to set air pollution standards for pesticides. Some pesticides contribute to air pollution by releasing volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that create smog. The plan calls for manufacturers to create less harmful chemicals and requires growers to use techniques that will reduce emissions.
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Pataki Seeks Greater Cuts in Mercury Emissions
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May 26, 2006 - The New York Times
| | A new proposal by Gov. George E. Pataki aims to significantly reduce mercury emissions from the State's coal-fired power plants. The plan calls for a 90 reduction in emissions by 2015, whereas current federal law only requires a 70 percent decrease by 2018.
| | | By Anthony DePalma © 2006 The New York Times Company © 2003-2006 Water Conserve
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Sand Can Be Polluted Even With Clean Water
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May 23, 2006 - ABC News
| | Los Angeles --- Even when ocean water is clean, beaches can have high bacteria concentrations. Researches found that microbes can survive in sand long after the original contamination.
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Japan Offers Loan to Clean Up India's Ganges River
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May 20, 2006 - Find Articles
| | New Delhi --- The Indian government is taking steps to clean up the Ganges River which contains waste and the remains of cremated bodies.
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Governor Announces Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Mercury
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April 17, 2006 - State of Michigan
| | Lansing, Michigan --- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm proposed a plan that would require Michigan power plants to reduce mercury emissions by 90 percent by 2015.
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