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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and dam. The faulty control measures resulted in the pollution of Lick Creek, a beloved waterway that nearby residents..."

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

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

"...for Social Responsibility, released Reel Danger: Power Plant Mercury Pollution and the Fish We Eat...."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Mud Still Flowing at Lick Creek

The West Cypress Hills development still can't make the Lick Creek water run clear again

"...the farm that they've seen the last of the pollution coming from the project's troubled storm-water detention pond and..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lick Creek: The Crisis Continues

Stop-work orders keep piling up on West Cypress Hills

"...a community group that formed in response to the pollution caused by the upstream subdivision; the once-pristine east fork..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Clean Air in Texas? Not!

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

"...approval under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new fine-particle pollution guidelines. FPPs are toxic microscopic emissions, created mainly in..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Tomorrow' Not Far Away?

Local greens use the disaster flick to talk seriously about climate change

"..."We can buy cooler cars that produce far less pollution per mile and save us money at the gas..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

"...spokesman Colin Clark noted, those guidelines don't consider wastewater pollution or off-site pollution from traffic. Nor do they consider..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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But opponents are blowing a gasket over plans for tailpipe testing

"...argue that, given the metro area's general lack of high-pollution manufacturing, and the existence already of commitments to reduce..."

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

"...Act regulations requiring industrial facilities to install the best pollution-control technology available when they make substantial upgrades to equipment...."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Clean Air

"...cars and trucks emit 58% of the nitrogen oxide pollution and 20% of the volatile organic compound pollution. Vehicle..."

Feb. 4, 2004 Postmarks

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In Austin, the national park's manager paints a dire picture

"...years, the tendency has been to blame unregulated air pollution from factories on the Mexican side of the border...."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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The General Land Office throws the doors open for wind power in the Gulf.

"...of a region already groaning under the weight of pollution. The ED report, titled "Pollution Without Borders" and available..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Shape Our Future

"...analysis to understand the impacts on issues including jobs, pollution, traffic, land use, and housing. Never before have we..."

Oct. 7, 2003 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Nature's reality confronts Bush; The biotech invasion of Washington.

"...a crisp, wiping out all life on Earth. Unfortunately, pollution from such things as our oil-guzzling cars is eating..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...the amount of damage the additional light and noise pollution, among other detrimental effects, the proposed Wal-Mart would inflict..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column

Opposes Wal-Mart

"...the amount of damage the additional light and noise pollution, among other detrimental effects, the proposed Wal-Mart would inflict..."

Sept. 17, 2003 Postmarks

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"...Rockdale facility, the single largest grandfathered source of air pollution in Texas, recently agreed with the Environmental Protection Agency..."

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

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"...as they are regulated. If we can regulate the pollution released by these corporations, then why would we balk..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Winged Migration

Aviary rapture.

"...in flight and a subsequent scene shows the dangers pollution hold for migrating birdlife. But then the documentary switches..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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.

"...So far, the Central Texas battle with air pollution has mostly been fought on paper. While citizens may..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...has violated the EPA health standards for ozone air pollution for several years. These levels adversely affect the health..."

June 20, 2003 Column

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

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

"...budget-slashing through 2005 will have its inevitable effect on anti-pollution monitoring and enforcement, although much other regulatory mischief --..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Bush appointee fights hard … for corporations; and Big Digital Brother Is Watching You

"...quasi-academic cover by issuing studies claiming that, say, an anti-pollution rule protecting people's health has to be "balanced" against..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Enviro Heaven, Enviro Hell

"...urban areas) to underwrite programs intended to reduce air pollution in the state's major metropolitan areas...."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Beyond City Limits

"...when making significant changes that might result in greater pollution, must upgrade their facilities with the best available pollution-control..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

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Mexican Trucks, Austin's Air

"...typically older than their U.S. counterparts and generate more pollution, partly because they aren't required to comply with U.S...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Austin Stories

"...and Trade, the Holly Power Plant could produce more pollution than it does currently, say some of the Eastside..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

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"...other lawn chemicals are a substantial source of air pollution as well as a major water pollution source...."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

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"...other lawn chemicals are a substantial source of air pollution as well as a major water pollution source...."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

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Cute Rodents 1, Lubbock 0

"...that city officials claim are the cause of groundwater pollution...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

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