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Enviro groups call for more, not fewer, limits on power plant emissions

"...TexPIRG's Chris Cardinal explained that according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, every single fish sample caught in..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Clean Air in Texas? Not!

The state's clean bill of health means less than meets the eye (and nose)

"...a press release applauding Texas' pending approval under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new fine-particle pollution guidelines. FPPs are..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Often, when adolescents rebel against..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Report claims state's air is much worse than the EPA thinks

"...Everything's bigger in Texas, according to the Environmental Integrity Project and the Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention...."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Hill Country developer in deep silt over waterway's pollution

"...Neighbors upstream from the West Cypress Hills development point to an..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...the next generation of concrete-and-asphalt sprawl over miles of environmentally sensitive terrain. Right now, a few developments are already..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "For me, this has been..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

LCRA Express Spawns Hamilton Pool Traffic Jam

Despite plenty of reasons to go slow, the agency – and its developer friends – are in a big hurry

"...Environmentalists and residents seeking to delay action on a proposed..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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And the Statesman's apology is still not forthcoming

"...from Austin parking lots isn't as toxic as the U.S. Geological Survey initially reported in late April. The USGS..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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But opponents are blowing a gasket over plans for tailpipe testing

"...the approval by the Travis Co. Commissioners Court on Tuesday, and the expected approval by the Austin City Council..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Texans join call to limit coal waste dumping, and New Source Review changes get panned

"...A coalition of environmental groups – including 14 in Texas – filed a..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mike Sheffield and delivered to City Manager Toby Futrell Tuesday evening. Because of recent developments – the 90-day suspension..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The SOS Alliance files a federal court challenge against the EPA

"...Barton Springs salamander – are in jeopardy because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency isn't doing its job, the Save..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Final arguments in the redistricting trial are slated for Tuesday morning; on Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice gave..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...your political prospects depend on America doing badly." -- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, speaking of the Democratic candidates. Cornyn..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...letter to Lowe's executives and shareholders this week, several environmental and neighborhood activists warn that the retailer could look..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

To Your Health

I eat a lot of canned fish, and sometimes canned beans and tomato products. Is there still lead in canned food? How can I know when a can is likely to have lead?

"...Before 1995, when the U.S. canning industry voluntarily stopped the use of lead solder..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...the wee hours of Sept. 17, following an extraordinary Tuesday in which it convened, adjourned, reconvened, recessed, and reconvened..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...became the first of the Texas 11 to crack Tuesday, announcing that he would leave Albuquerque and "fight redistricting..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...much larger crowd than it could accommodate. Panelists included environmental experts, nearby neighbors, and Council Member Daryl Slusher, City..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Where the (Early Action) Rubber Meets the (Clean Air) Road

Local leaders take the first steps toward real-world solutions to our air-quality problems.

"...to head off an official "nonattainment" designation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with all the negative consequences that..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Up, Up, and Away! Utilities Ready to Raise Rates

The budget gap will be plugged with rising utility rates.

"...frequency of sewer overflows. Unacceptable, that is, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is ready to fine the..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Cyclists Chastise CAMPO

"...was spawned by the likelihood that next year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will deem the region in nonattainment..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...bills passed (or failed to pass) in the final hours. All bills enacted by the Legislature remain subject to..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

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Enviro Heaven, Enviro Hell

"...It was good news/bad news on environmental bills this week: The Senate passed HB 1365, to..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Beyond City Limits

"...Similar news out of Dallas this week, where police..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Barton Springs Reopens, With Great Pleasure

The Statesman-spawned toxics crisis is finally over, but threats to Austin water quality remain.

"...from the Texas Dept. of Health and the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The results of..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Air Clearing Over Rockdale?

"...smelter or shut it down. On April 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Public Citizen, Environmental Defense, and the..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall: Yes, Austin, Barton Springs Is Still Safe

One more time: City, state, and federal experts refute rash Statesman claims about Barton Springs pollution

"...City Environmental Resource Manager Nancy McClintock calls last Thursday's community forum..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Austin Stories

"...On Tuesday, Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione presented his..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature

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