Environmental NewsEnvironmental news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Global Warming Progress Unlikely At G-8 Summit- July 8, 2008 President George W. Bush is flying to Monday's G-8 summit in Japan with his short-term status a major factor.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/global-warming-progress-unlikely-at-g-... City cited for over-watering- July 7, 2008 AND A HUGE CULPRIT IS THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE. KAYLA ANDERSON IS LIVE DOWNTOWN WITH THE DETAILS ON HOW MUCH THAT'S COSTING THE CITY.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/city-cited-for-over-watering?fromrss=1 Mercy tow for stranded whale- July 6, 2008 Jul. 5 - A whale beached in New Zealand is saved by a trailer ride to calmer waters.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/mercy-tow-for-stranded-whale?fromrss=1 Jury gives Brecksville man biggest award in Ohio history- July 5, 2008 Ronald Luri has a good reason to appreciate the jury system on this Independence Day.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/jury-gives-brecksville-man-biggest-awa... Calif. wildfire smoke expected in Idaho- July 5, 2008 The agency determined air quality in Ada and Canyon counties was in the moderate condition earlier this week.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/calif-wildfire-smoke-expected-in-idaho... Africa's spiralling cost of living- July 4, 2008 Jul. 3 - With soaring food and fuel prices the basic cost of living has hit Africa hard.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/africas-spiralling-cost-of-living?from... Bennett to sell off N.B. soil plant- July 4, 2008 A controversial soil-treatment plant that was built in northeastern New Brunswick despite local opposition is about to be sold.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/bennett-to-sell-off-n-b-soil-plant?fro... DEQ Loans Chubbuck Money for Sewer Services- July 4, 2008 The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has loaned the city of Chubbuck 1.4 million dollars to develop sewer services.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/deq-loans-chubbuck-money-for-sewer-ser... FBI investigation focuses on 4 Detroit council members- July 3, 2008 DETROIT - Federal authorities are focusing on four members of the City Council in an investigation of a $47 million sludge recycling contract, a newspaper reported Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/fbi-investigation-focuses-on-4-detroit... Parkgoers urged to keep Austin clean- July 3, 2008 Pack it in and then pack it out. That's what the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hoping you'll do this weekend.http://www.topix.net/business/environmental/2008/07/parkgoers-urged-to-keep-austin-clean?f... |