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"GE Must Do More To Clean Hudson River: EPA"

"The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered General Electric Co to dredge deeper into the Hudson River as part of the next phase of an effort to remove cancer-causing chemicals dumped into the river over decades."

Source: Reuters, 12/20/2010

Portland's Big Pipe solves CSO problem, but for how long?

Portland, Oregon is completing a network of "Big Pipes" to replace its aging combined sewer overflow system and reduce the flow of sewage and stormwater into the Willamette River. But how long will this pipe do its job unless it is accompanied by more investments in "green infrastructure" as well?

Source: KBOO, 12/18/2010

Environmental Bonds 2011

At this highly-interactive conference in London, UK an expert panel of speakers will review and explain the latest thinking on how the bond market could help attract $billions of additional capital to tackle environmental challenges.

Environmental and Sustainability Education for all Citizens: Are We Making Progress?

Environmental Education Ontario presents a panel discussion and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education  (OISE) Eco Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

AAAS Annual Meeting

Reporters with appropriate credentials are eligible for complimentary registration to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C. and online. This year's theme is "Science for Humanity."

"Amid Court Pressure, USDA Eyes GMO Alfalfa Compromise"

"Amid complaints of environmental harm and pressure from a federal court, U.S. agriculture regulators are considering a compromise approval for genetically altered alfalfa that would allow the crop to be grown with certain restrictions aimed at protecting non-GMO crops, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Thursday."

Source: Reuters, 12/17/2010

"Spending Bill Includes Millions for San Joaquin Delta"

"The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta would become a "national heritage area" and receive federal funding and planning oversight under a controversial provision slipped into a massive spending bill that died a sudden death Thursday night."

Source: McClatchy, 12/17/2010

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