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Rural Pennsylvania town fights big gas.
In the rush to develop America's biggest new source of domestic energy in the Marcellus Shale, one community is fighting to protect its rural way of life from the environmental strains that accompany shale gas drilling. Reuters. 9 September 2010.
Fighting dirty water is world's new ecological battle.
A primary topic of discussion at a weeklong international water conference here can best be summed up in two words: "dirty water". Inter Press Service. 9 September 2010.
Egg recall: Mouse, fly infestations date 10 years, workers say.
Past and present workers at Wright County Egg said mouse and fly infestations stretch back at least a decade. The workers also reported ammonia levels high enough to cause chronic health problems, and inconsistent availability of safety equipment such as face masks and gloves. Des Moines Register, Iowa. 9 September 2010.
Climate change resulting in wild weather in China.
China has suffered extremely abnormal weather this year as a result of climate change, weather researchers said. Research has also shown that in the past 50 to 60 years, China has experienced more high-temperature-related weather events such as droughts and heavier rainfalls. China Daily. 9 September 2010.
Water is fundamental to development, experts at forum say.
The need to expand people’s horizons beyond existing attitudes toward water usage is absolutely necessary, according to the participants of the 20th World Water Week in Stockholm. Istanbul Hurriyet, Turkey. 9 September 2010.
Natural gas from shale rock promises energy revolution.
A new source of energy, shale gas promises to add significantly to the world's energy reserves but there are concerns about the environmental impact of extraction. BBC. 9 September 2010.
Africa faces many challenges including water infrastructure.
In Sub-Sahara Africa there is no water shortage, but there is a lack of storage capacity and distribution systems, said Wael Soliman, water expert from Tunisia-based African Development Bank (AfDB) in an exclusive interview with Xinhua at the ongoing World Water Week in Stockholm on Wednesday. Xinhua News Agency, China. 9 September 2010.
Clean water welcomed in Shannon, Que.
The town of Shannon, Que., near the CFB Valcartier military base, has a new water source that will supply more than half the town with clean drinking water. CBC Canada. 9 September 2010.
Oil-sands protest greets Nancy Pelosi on Parliament Hill.
Environmental groups are demanding that Alberta’s Premier apologize for misleading Canadians over his province’s environmental record on the oil sands. Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 9 September 2010.
Board agrees to suspend replacement of lead pipes.
The Providence Water Supply Board has agreed to a one-year suspension of its $7.4-million-a-year lead pipe replacement project, following concerns that the project is exacerbating the problem of contamination in the drinking water, according to General Manager Pamela Marchand. Providence Journal, Rhode Island. 9 September 2010.
Oakes pond development dogged by environmental questions.
Before a proposed 156-unit, $40 million project at the Oakes Pond Redevelopment Area can begin construction, the township and the developer may have to battle environmentalists over residents living on potentially dangerous land contaminated with PCB's, VOC's and various metals. Bloomfield Life, New Jersey. 9 September 2010.
Group works for neutral ground in coal dispute.
A group hoping to heal divisions in the southern coalfields by focusing on common ground is unveiling a community center in Whitesville this weekend. The center is intended to be neutral ground for both sides in the battle over mountaintop-removal mining and other divisive issues. Associated Press. 9 September 2010.
Is coal ash poisoning Charlotte-area drinking water?
Coal ash is a mix of a variety of heavy metals, including, but not limited to, arsenic, mercury, lead, chromium , barium, selenium and cadmium — all of which are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous heavy metals individually. Charlotte Creative Loafing, North Carolina. 9 September 2010.
What's in the water?
Officials with the N.C. Division of Waste Management are scheduled to draw water samples today from well water used by residents near the old Phoenix recycling site outside Havelock. Havelock News, North Carolina. 9 September 2010.
Jewels in jeopardy.
Visit any town on Cape Cod and you will probably find at least one pond in distress. Cape Cod Times, Massachusetts. Editorial, 9 September 2010.
Pollution - a global threat.
EPA will promote global strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane from industry and agriculture and other pollutants, such as black carbon from cook stoves. These pollutants are damaging especially vulnerable regions such as the Himalayan glaciers and the Arctic. Voice of America. Editorial, 9 September 2010.
Do the math when thinking about gas wells.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. filed a Notice of Intent with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, New York. Opinion, 9 September 2010.
Soda giant sets out to save the world's water.
Food and drink giant PepsiCo claims in a new report that it is doing its part for water stewardship. But is this just the latest version of greenwashing: bluewashing? Fast Company. Opinion, 9 September 2010.
Analyzing data together from two large databases opens up next steps in understanding how the environment interacts with genes to influence disease, according to two Stanford scientists who are trying to untangle the interrelated effects.
Using data mining tools they found, for example, that breast and prostate cancers are associated with estrogenic chemicals, including the natural human estrogen, estradiol, a plant estrogen found in soy called genistein and bisphenol A, the synthetic estrogen used to make polycarbonate plastics and can linings. 9 September 2010. More...
Hydro-fracking: Are we ready?
The recent controversy surrounding oil and gas exploration in the Sackville area has, rather suddenly and unexpectedly, catapulted the issue of hydraulic fracturing of natural gas to the forefront of New Brunswick politics. CBC Canada. Opinion, 9 September 2010.
Japan should play key role in water security issues.
Once the situation in Pakistan becomes more settled, Japan should move toward cooperation in national security over water through such measures as comprehensive water resources management, early warning systems for natural disasters and construction of water infrastructure. Asahi Shimbun, Japan. Opinion, 9 September 2010.
Yakima Valley wells still contaminated with nitrates.
A colorless, odorless poison is seeping into the water and sickening families in eastern Washington's Yakima Valley. The federal government has launched an investigation to find the source of this contamination. Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon. 8 September 2010.
Clean water advocates petition DEP to clean up contaminants.
At a time when New Jersey is assessing how to deal with hundreds of unregulated chemicals in the state's drinking water, an advocacy group is petitioning the Department of Environmental Protection to order the monitoring of compounds and require water systems to treat the drinking water. Montclair NJ Spotlight, New Jersey. 8 September 2010.
Access to clean water down due to urbanisation: UN.
Global efforts to improve access to drinking water have been hampered by rapid urbanisation, with the proportion of people in urban areas with access actually declining, according to UN figures presented at a conference in Stockholm this week. Agence France-Presse. 8 September 2010.
Non-stick chemical linked to raised cholesterol.
The chemicals that are used to make non-stick cookware, microwave popcorn bags and stain- and water-repellent fabric may also raise cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests. Toronto CTV, Ontario. 8 September 2010.
Study C8 may cause higher cholesterol in children teens.
A medical journal is reporting that children and teenagers with higher levels of C8 and other related chemicals are more likely to have higher cholesterol. Pomeroy Daily Sentinel, Ohio. 8 September 2010.
'No danger' from arsenic-containing water, minister says.
Agriculture Minister Demetris Eliades yesterday tried to reassure people who drank water containing arsenic in Mammari by saying they were not in danger and should not face future health complications. Cyprus Mail, Cyprus. 8 September 2010.
Lebanon goes thirsty as as municipalities fail to deliver on water supply promises.
While Lebanon has an abundance of rainfall and underground water, for years it has struggled to distribute this water and prevent it from becoming contaminated. Beirut Daily Star, Lebanon. 8 September 2010.
After the flood: 'We are grateful for any help.'
The scope of the disaster is becoming more and more visible as flood levels fall along the Indus River in Pakistan. In the Swat Valley, controlled by the Taliban only last year, US troops are now helping the victims. It remains unclear as to who will gain their trust -- the government, the West or the extremists. Der Spiegel. 8 September 2010.
Health concerns in flood-affected areas.
Authorities are concerned about the health of Victoria residents in flood-affected areas, where waters could carry human and animal waste, pathogens, oils and pesticides, even heavy metals and industrial waste. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 8 September 2010.
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