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Canada: TransAlta official rejects calls for accelerated phase-out of coal plants
2013-03-27 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Edmonton Journal: An official at one of Albertas biggest electricity companies agrees the province needs to invest more in renewable energy -- but takes issue with other assertions in a report that focuses on the health impact and climate costs of coal-fired generating plants. Don Wharton, vice-president of sustainable development for TransAlta, said Tuesday he recognizes a transition from fossil fuels needs to take place, but rejects the suggestion that Albertas coal plants should be phased out at an accelerated...
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FDA rejects United Therapeutics' oral hypertension drug again
2013-03-25 13:55:28| Biotech - Topix.net
Biotechnology company United Therapeutics Corp said its oral drug to treat hypertension was rejected for the second time by health regulators, sending its shares down 6 percent before the bell to $57. "We remain confident that oral treprostinil will play an important role in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension," Chief Executive Martine ... (more)
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Senate Rejects GOP Bid to Thwart Federal Climate Rules
2013-03-25 05:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
The Hill: The Senate cast a symbolic vote late Friday to uphold President Obamas power to regulate carbon emissions through executive action, casting aside a GOP amendment to block Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. Lawmakers, just before midnight, voted 47-52 to reject Sen. James Inhofes (R-Okla.) amendment to the nonbinding budget blueprint that would have prohibited federal greenhouse gas regulations. Democrats Mary Landrieu (La.), Mark Pryor (Ark.) and Joe Manchin (W.Va.) voted along...
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India rejects Vodafone permits for three service areas
2013-03-25 01:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Mobile operator had requested extension to its licences in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata that expire next year.
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Ohio township rejects plan for bigger Kroger store
2013-03-23 17:14:13| Grocery - Topix.net
A southwest Ohio township's zoning commission has blocked plans for a big new Kroger Co.
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