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FEDS, States Moving Ahead on Energy Transmission Corridors

In an effort to expedite development of major energy transmission lines that would help feed growing energy demand in the US, the federal government is pushing forward with multiple efforts to make the necessary lands available.
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Federal Crop Insurance: Can It Keep Up With Climate Change?

According to a recent GAO report, the nation's federally subsidized crop insurance program might not be ready to manage increasing risks to US crops due to climate change.
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Long-Term Drought Continues in Many Areas

As spring begins to turn into summer, at least 28 states are suffering from some degree of drought. Many of these areas have already withered under multiple years of bone-dry conditions.
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Mixed Bag on Recent Air Pollution Trends

As the summer smog season begins, several sources can help you provide better coverage of this serious health and environmental issue.
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Due Out Soon: TTI Mobility Study

If you cover transportation or urban sprawl, keep an eye out for this year's Texas Transportation Institute mobility study.
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Are Carbon Offsets for Real?

Even Al Gore, tweaked by conservatives for his multi-home, jet-setting lifestyle, has defended his bona fides by touting his family's purchase of carbon offsets.
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Some Cities Push For Increased Tree Canopy

Many cities are embarking on coordinated programs designed to significantly increase their tree cover, in order to address issues such as aesthetics, energy use, carbon sequestration, air quality, and stormwater runoff.
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Report on Manufacturers' Energy Use Details Data, Policy

Manufacturing is a large consumer of energy.
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Pollution
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Greenhouse Gas Reports Cover National, State and City Level

În the past few weeks, EPA, New York City, and U.S. PIRG have released potentially useful information on greenhouse gas emissions, covering the national, state, and city level.
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Next Climate Change Report Due May 4

The third of four reports that comprise the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's "Fourth Assessment Report on Climate Change" is scheduled to be released May 4, 2007, in Bangkok.
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