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"Waste Issue Hurting U.S. Nuclear Revival: Panel"

"The lack of a permanent home for the nation's radioactive waste is dampening prospects for a resurgence of the U.S. nuclear industry, federal commissioners said at their first public hearing on the subject."

Source: Reuters, 03/26/2010

"The Secret of Sea Level Rise: It Will Vary Greatly by Region"

"As the world warms, sea levels could easily rise three to six feet this century. But increases will vary widely by region, with prevailing winds, powerful ocean currents, and even the gravitational pull of the polar ice sheets determining whether some coastal areas will be inundated while others stay dry."

Source: YaleE360, 03/25/2010

"China Takes Lead in Clean-Power Investment"

"China overtook the United States for the first time last year in the race to invest in wind, solar and other sources of clean energy, according to a comprehensive new report that raises questions about American competitiveness in a booming global market."

Source: LA Times, 03/25/2010

"Measures Across the United States Target Port Pollution"

"Approximately 87 million Americans who live near major seaports are breathing some of the nation's dirtiest -- and most dangerous -- air, the Environmental Protection Agency says. But help is on the way, thanks to initiatives across the USA to cut pollution coming from ships, vehicles and other sources within the ports themselves."

Source: USA TODAY, 03/25/2010

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