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Lynne Sladky/AP

6:46pm Jan 29, 2015

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Food Industry Drags Its Heels On Recyclable And Compostable Packaging

by Eliza Barclay

A new report from two environmental groups reviewed the recyclability and compostability of packaging from 47 food companies. It found few examples of companies that have prioritized waste reduction.
Rich Pedroncelli/AP

6:20pm Jan 29, 2015

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Scientists, General Public Have Divergent Views On Science, Report Says

by Scott Neuman

A Pew Research Center study shows that the two groups disagree most strongly on the safety of GM foods, the use of animals in research, climate change and human evolution.
Jim Lo Scalzo / EPA /Landov

5:10pm Jan 29, 2015

National National Politics & Government Environment

Senate OKs Keystone XL Pipeline, Setting Up Fight With Obama

by Krishnadev Calamur

Nine Democrats joined 53 Republicans to pass the measure, which must be reconciled with a version passed by the House. The Senate vote is also not enough to override a threatened presidential veto.
Alastair Bland for NPR

1:15pm Jan 29, 2015

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Will Environmentalists Fall For Faux Fish Made From Plants?

by Alastair Bland

A handful of chefs and food companies are experimenting with fish-like alternatives to seafood. But the market is still a few steps behind plant-based products for meat and dairy.
Amy Radil/KUOW

1:15pm Jan 29, 2015

National National Environment

Tossing Out Food In The Trash? In Seattle, You'll Be Fined For That

by Amy Radil

Seattle is the first city in the nation to fine people for not properly sorting their garbage. The law took effect on Jan. 1 as a bid to keep food out of landfills and encourage composting instead.
11:28pm Jan 27, 2015

National National Science Environment

Obama Administration To Allow Drilling Off Southeastern Atlantic Coast

by Jeff Brady

The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that it will allow oil companies to drill off the southeastern Atlantic Coast. The move will also restrict access along parts of Alaska's coast.

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Keri Brown

8:27pm Jan 27, 2015

Environment Environment

Rockingham County Hopes To Shake The Coal Ash Spill Legacy

by Keri Brown

It’s been nearly a year since the Duke Energy Coal Ash spill was discovered in the Dan River near Eden. More than 39,000 tons of toxic sludge made its way into the river.

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David McNew / Getty Images

6:30pm Jan 27, 2015

National National Environment

Southern California's Water Supply Threatened By Next Major Quake

by Sanden Totten

As if the drought weren't bad enough, four of the area's aqueducts sit on the San Andreas Fault. Engineers are working to protect the water system against the next major earthquake.

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Peter Mather / SN/Landov

12:14pm Jan 27, 2015

National National Environment

Obama's Arctic Refuge Drill Ban Won't Change Much, For Now

by John Ydstie

Oil industry representatives are criticizing the decision, but analysts say the shale revolution will buy the industry time to develop safe technology in the threatened environment.

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7:09pm Jan 26, 2015

National National Science Environment Health & Safety

Iowa's Largest City Sues Over Farm Fertilizer Runoff In Rivers

by Dan Charles

Fertilizer runoff has provoked a confrontation between Des Moines and the farms that surround it. The city's water utility wants to sue neighboring counties for nitrates in the Raccoon River.

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Courtesy of Yadkin Riverkeeper

4:23pm Jan 26, 2015

Environment Environment

New Yadkin Riverkeeper Sets Sights On Goals For 2015

by Neal Charnoff

Yadkin Riverkeeper enters 2015 emboldened by an expansion in its leadership team.

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10:30am Jan 26, 2015

Environment Environment

Two Winston-Salem Schools Sit On Contaminated Grounds

by Neal Charnoff

Two Winston-Salem schools are battling contaminated grounds. The district is planning to build a new facility over the most heavily contaminated area.

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