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Utah Water Quality Board upholds issuance of permit for oil sands mine in Utah

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The Utah Water Quality Board, in a 9-2 vote this week, agreed with the August 2012 recommendations of an administrative law judge (ALJ) upholding a permit-by-rule issued by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for the proposed PR Spring an oil sands mine on state land in eastern Utah. Overlay of the proposed plant site on the terrain.

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What Are Your Rights After a DUI Arrest?

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Engaging a local Decatur DUI defense lawyer can be an invaluable step to navigate these turbulent waters. This article aims to shed light on what your rights are after a DUI arrest in the Decatur area and how a defense lawyer can help uphold these rights and guide you through the legal process.

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BC government won’t support Northern Gateway oilsands pipeline as presented over spill response concerns

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In its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel (JRP), the government of British Columbia states that it cannot support the project as presented to the panel primarily because Northern Gateway (NG) has been unable to adequately detail its response to a spill.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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For the first time, preliminary data recently reported to the EEA by Member States allow a comparison with the legally binding emission limits for 2010 set in the EU NEC Directive. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation. could be introduced.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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These pollutants are harmful to both people and the environment, causing respiratory illnesses, acidifying soil and surface water, and damaging vegetation. Today’s publication of official 2010 data from Member States is the first time that those efforts can be measured against the legally binding targets.

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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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The consumption scenarios are technically achievable but do not reflect significant barriers such as cost, regulation, legality, and consumer acceptance. However, an NREL review found that elastomer properties changed when exposed to E10 versus E0, but that there was no difference in properties when comparing E15 with E10.

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NRDC says Baard Energy agrees to switch from coal to natural gas for feedstock for proposed synthetic fuel plant in Ohio to avoid further permit challenges

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Sierra Club and NRDC raised issues about the air pollution, water discharges, and global warming pollution associated with the plant. According to Mr. Baardson at that time, the company learned that the NRDC and Sierra Club legal. In March 2009, Baard Energy CEO John Baardson announced that company. guarantee.

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