Environment

School Bus Company to Implement Anti-Idling Program, Pay Penalties for Idling Violations in Conn. and R.I.

To settle EPA’s claims of excessive diesel idling in Connecticut and Rhode Island, a family of bus companies will commit to reduce idling from its school bus fleet of 7,500 buses operating in 16 states.

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Following Japan visit, UN expert stresses need for monitoring effects of nuclear radiation on people

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A liquid storage tank stands twisted at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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Parliament closes loopholes in shark finning ban

The ban, in place since 2003, prohibited removing shark fins on board vessels. Thursday's vote removes the exceptions, which took the form of special permits to remove fins at sea. Sharks must henceforth be landed with their fins "naturally attached...

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9.6 Million Acres Protected as Critical Habitat for Northern Spotted Owls

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Northern spotted owl.

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