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Industry & Consumer Groups Clash Over Toxic Substances Control Act's Replacement
2013-01-29 15:30:30| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Huge gaps in the effectiveness of TSCA has led to patchwork legislation and corporate policies that satisfy neither chemical manufacturers nor consumers at large. Now, coalitions representing various stakeholders are preparing for yet another attempt to update or replace these laws.
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Japanese Energy, Business Groups Urge U.S. Gas Export Approvals
2013-01-28 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
The Hill: Japanese utilities and business groups are pressing U.S. regulators to approve natural gas exports at a time when Japans idled nuclear production has boosted its need for other energy sources. New letters to the Energy Department (DOE) urge approval of an array of pending applications to export liquefied natural gas to nations that do not have free-trade deals with the U.S. including Japan. We, as Japanese utilities, are in significant need of secure sources of energy supply, states a...
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Environmental groups urge Obama to take executive action combating climate change
2013-01-25 17:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
NBC News: During his inaugural address earlier this week, President Obama raised eyebrows by making a call for new action on climate change. "We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations,' he said. But given the tricky politics of climate change in Washington -- Democrats were unable to pass cap-and-trade legislation when they controlled both the White House and Congress -- environmental groups are urging the Obama...
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BANGLADESH: Labour groups seek EUR3m for fire victims
2013-01-25 12:42:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Labour groups are seeking EUR3m compensation for the families of victims killed in the Tazreen Fashions factory in Bangladesh.
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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Groups strategic sustainability targets
2013-01-24 21:30:17| Green Car Congress
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