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Published Sep 10 2012 by Texarkana Gazette

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Chinese environmental officials approve world

『 's tallest dam 』 [2013-5-24]The environment ministry of China granted permission for the world's tallest hydroelectric dam to be built on the Dadu River. Construction plans were approved despite acknowledgement of impacts to endangered plants and rare ... [Published ECF - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Hydroelectric Dam, Environment, Earthquake, China

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 2 reports

Sir Richard Branson

$64 million and immediate action committed to protect environment and accelerate renewable energy

NECKER ISLAND, BVI -- In a joint effort to safeguard and bolster the Caribbean region's tourism-dependent economy, fifteen Caribbean governments and seventeen corporations met on Necker Island, home of Sir Richard Branson, in the British Virgin Islands ... [Published Caribbean News Now! - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Renewable Energy, Sir Richard Branson, Environment, Necker Island

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 7 reports

Eight Texas' cities among fastest-growing in US

Eight of 15 cities with the fastest growth in the United States are in Texas, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.Estimates released Thursday also show that half of those cities in the nation with the largest total population ... [Published Abilene Reporter - 5 hours ago]

Entities: John Butler, Austin, Houston (Texas, United States), San Antonio (Texas, United States)

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 2 reports

Goldman Sachs Group Inc

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) publishes 2012 Environmental Social Governance Report

The report addresses how the firm's core businesses are making a positive impact on the economy, environment and community. ... [Published CorporateRegister.com - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Goldman Sachs Group Inc, New York Stock Exchange, Environment

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 4 reports

Solar plane completes second leg of cross-country flight in Texas

DALLAS (Reuters) - A solar airplane that developers hope to eventually pilot around the globe landed safely on Thursday in Texas, completing the second and longest leg of an attempt to fly across the United States powered only by the sun. ... [Published Reuters: Science News - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Dallas (Texas, United States), United States

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 13 hours ago - 5 reports

Republican Party (US)

House Passes GOP Bill to Speed Pipeline Approval

House Republicans have pushed through legislation to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.The bill was approved 241-175 largely along party lines. It's unlikely to be taken up by the Democratic-controlled ... [Published KOLN/KGIN - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Republican Party (US), Pipeline, Environment, Keystone XL Pipeline, Oil Pipeline

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 3 reports

Farming delivers environmental positives amid report, says NFU

UK nature is in trouble according to a report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations. Scientists working side-by-side from 25 wildlife organisations have compiled a stock take of the UK's native species. The ... [Published Farming UK - May 22 2013]

Entities: Species, Agriculture, Environment

Blogs

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry ‘greatly disappointed’ by... [Published Raw Story - 8 hours ago] Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) on Thursday afternoon said he was sad to learn that the Boy Scouts of American voted to allow openly gay members.“The Boys Scouts of America has been built upon the values of faith and family for more than 100 years and today’s ...
Government of Canada Invests in a Community Env... [Published EnviroLib - 9 hours ago] Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Manitoba. BRANDON, Man. – May 14, 2013 – Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for BrandonâSouris, on behalf of Canadaâs Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced ...
Watch: We Spoke With a Solar Impulse Pilot as H... [Published Mashable! - 9 hours ago] Can an airplane flying during the day and night really cross the United States running only on solar power? The team at Solar Impulse is setting out to prove it's possible — and Mashable spoke with one of the pilots live as he flew from Phoenix ...
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note # 18: Cartel Caltr... [Published CSC Center for Strategic Communication - 9 hours ago] By: Robert Bunker and Khirin A. Bunker The use of caltrops by Mexican cartels in Texas. ...
States tell NRC to review nuclear waste storage... [Published Beyond Nuclear - 10 hours ago] From AP: Attorneys general in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut announced Thursday they are petitioning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a more thorough environmental review of storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste at plant ...

Audio/Video

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Senator Reid meets with Texas DREAMer Eric Bald... [Published Senator Harry Reid - YouTube Channel - 11 hours ago]
Why Texas is creating jobs [Published CNNMoney.com - Video - 15 hours ago]
Rep. Johnson calls for an environmental study r... [Published Rep. Hank Johnson - YouTube Channel - May 22 2013]
SERGEANT DWAYNE POLK, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LAWMAN [Published Rep. Ted Poe - YouTube Channel - May 22 2013]
Hearing on Environment and Economy Legislative ... [Published Committee on Energy and Commerce - YouTube Channel - May 22 2013]

Press Releases

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Six Flags Over Texas Soars to Record-Breaking H... [Published Auto & Transportation - 11 hours ago]
Balfour Beatty \| McCarthy Tops Out on Design-Bu... [Published EON: Enhanced Online News - 12 hours ago]
Balfour Beatty \| McCarthy Tops Out on Design-Bu... [Published Business Wire Health News - 12 hours ago]
Petrolia Delighted With Quebec Environment Mini... [Published Marketwire - Breaking News Releases - 13 hours ago]
CVS Caremark Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts ... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - 15 hours ago]