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Oregon Organizations to receive prestigious energy awards
SALEM-The Northwest Food Processors Association (NWFPA) and Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) will receive prestigious energy efficiency national awards at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual conference in Berkeley, California on Oct. 2.
There were over 120 nominations, and the two Oregon organizations are among the few to receive awards in the...
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Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners approve orders on proposed transmission lines vital to wind-power, ratepayers to see benefits quickly
Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) customers will soon begin seeing renewable energy credits on their bills, the result of a wind-power related order approved
today by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC).
Calling it a critical step forward toward making Oklahoma a leader in wind power, the OCC today gave unanimous approval to an order that will allow recovery of costs of a
wind-power...
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Floodwater and Cleanup Safety
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reminds Mississippians to make safety a priority when returning home and starting the cleanup process.
Personal Protection
When cleaning up storm-damaged areas, be sure to wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes to prevent cuts and scratches from debris. Do not let children play in floodwater, and discard any...
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Update on Hurricane Ike
AUSTIN - Below is the latest update regarding state efforts in advance of Hurricane Ike.
During the night, Hurricane Ike shifted 12 miles west and increased to 105 MPH. The storm is predicted to be a Category 3 before landfall at around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
The onset of tropical storm winds began in some areas at approximately 10 a.m. today and the onset of Hurricane...
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Tobacco Leading Cause of Preventable Death, Disease, CDC Says
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that 2.4 million tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed between 1999 and 2004, making tobacco the leading preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States, AHA News Now reports. Based on an analysis of data obtained from national cancer registries, the report offers "convincing evidence for a direct...
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STATEMENT FROM GOV. EASLEY ON GAS PRICES
Raleigh - This morning Gov. Mike Easley declared a state of "abnormal market disruption" under North Carolina law, which charges the Attorney General with enforcing the price gouging statute.
Easley issued the following statement concerning the situation:
"As a result of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, oil refineries in Texas and Louisiana have temporarily interrupted...
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Governor Declares State Of Emergency To Ensure WV Is Prepared For Hurricane Ike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin this evening has signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in preparation for fallout from Hurricane Ike, which is threatening Texas' Gulf Coast.
The declaration allows West Virginia to have in place emergency response mechanisms to help assist with hurricane relief. It also automatically activates the state's anti-price-gouging...
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Cars and Air Pollution
According to the EPA, in typical urban areas cars, buses, trucks, and off-highway mobile sources such as construction vehicles and boats produce at least half of the hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. Even though nationally these pollutants are created from a great variety of industrial and combustion processes, the personal automobile is the single greatest polluter.
Many people...
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GOV. EASLEY NAMES SMITH TO CHAIR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley announced today he has named Raleigh lawyer Stephen T. Smith to lead the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. He replaces David Moreau of Chapel Hill, who is stepping down after leading the commission for 16 years. Moreau will continue to serve as a member of the commission.
"Stephen Smith's experience on the commission and his sound judgment...
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