Daily Archives: December 4, 2008

New Products Bring Side Effect: Nanophobia

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. In a world where there are so many things to be afraid of, add one more to the list – tiny components engineered on the nanoscale that could run amok inside … Continue reading →

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Proposal Ties Economic Stimulus to Energy Plan

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. A stimulus plan being fashioned will likely include an energy-efficiency component costing $15 billion or more.

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Panel Seeks Changes in E.P.A. Reviews

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York TImes. The Environmental Protection Agency must revise its approach to assessing environmental health hazards and other risks, an expert panel is reporting.

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As More Eat Meat, a Bid to Cut Emissions

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Farm emissions are being discussed during international talks on a new treaty to combat global warming.

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