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Portland Bottling fights city wastewater fines
2014-07-10 17:32:06| PortlandOnline
Jim Redden in the Portland Tribune, July 10, 2014
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Drought forces Texas city to treat, recycle water for drinking
2014-07-10 07:14:08| Waste Management - Topix.net
As much of Texas deals with lingering drought, a second city in the Lone Star State has begun reusing treated wastewater in a state-approved recycling process to bolster drinking supplies.
El Paso May Become First Texas City Go Coal Free
2014-07-10 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Public Radio: Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel and the most widely used for power generation. El Pasos public utility announced plans to run the city coal-free in two years. Its a bold proposal since no major U.S. city can run without coal power yet, but it seems possible, and it puts El Paso ahead among Texas cities that have sought to end their dependence on coal. The announcement mirrors an initiative in Austin. But El Paso, with less investment in coal plants, less dependence on coal power and substantial...
Plans for high rise waterfront casino concern Jersey City residents
2014-07-10 01:15:50| Footwear - Topix.net
While some think the plan is a good way to bring jobs to the city, others are worried about bringing gambling to their hometown.
How Hot Your City Could Be By 2100 If Climate Change Goes Unchecked
2014-07-10 00:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Gizmodo: It's a sorry truth that hits you mid-July: Average summer temperatures have been rising since the 1970s. If we continue down this path, according to a new study by Climate Central, in 2100, summers in Boston will feel more like sticky Miami--and summers in Miami will feel like toasty Harlingen, Texas. Simply type where you live into the chart below and you'll get an instant comparison between the average summer high temperature in your city today and the city your home is more likely to feel like...
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