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Health Concerns Close Record Number of U.S. Beaches in 2006

Trey Granger, August 8th, 2007

Environmental News Service profiles the latest Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report on beach water quality, with over 25,000 closing and health advisory days reported at the nation's 3,500 beaches in 2006. The report points out that pollution was one of the largest culprits for beach closures, with pollution-related closures doubling in New Jersey and New York alone. The report ... read more

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Recycle, Reduce … Neighborrow?

Jourdan Rassás, August 8th, 2007

I’m sure it’s hardly bearable to have gone so long without the newest and final Harry Potter book, but unless you plan on reading the book eight times like the 12-year-old HP fanatics who camped out at the bookstore to get the first copy sold, is $25 really worth it? I mean, come on, electricity … Harry Potter … which ... read more

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IDNR Joins State Oil Recycling Program

Trey Granger, August 8th, 2007

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is going even greener today by joining a state oil recycling program, Acting IDNR Director Sam Flood announced. Starting this month, IDNR will start dropping off used motor oil from state vehicles and equipment such as cars, trucks, ATVs and lawn mowers to 16 Department of Central Management Services (CMS) garages statewide. ... read more

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Pollution Fear in China for 2008 Olympics

Trey Granger, August 8th, 2007

Environmental News Network reports that one of the big discussions as China begins its promotion of the 2008 summer Olympics is the amount of pollution in Beijing. The games begin exactly one year from today, and there is already talk of certain events being moved if the pollution issue isn't addressed. "The most intensely scrutinized preparations for any Games in ... read more

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