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BP Solar announced that it will be constructing a new solar photovoltaic module factory in Spain. The production capacity of the new plant will make it the largest such PV factory in Europe and could...

The Environmental Protection Agency kicked off its Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium by honoring schools across the country. The Symposium provides the latest research and infor...

Ten California-based manufacturers have avoided more than a half-million dollars in fines for not reporting chemical releases. The Environmental Protection Agency waived the fines due to voluntary se...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent is charged with forcing a detainee to perform sexual acts on him while transporting her from one facility to another. If convicted, Wilfredo Vazquez faces...

David Port convinced investors to give him more than $350,000 to open "Baywatch" restaurants. He will be serving three years and eight months in prison for his scheme to defraud investors in PCG Medi...

Former Maryland Senator Thomas Bromwell will serve seven years in a federal prison for accepting payments and gifts for his help securing contracts and resolving business disputes for friends. His wi...

New brain imaging techniques have allowed researchers to compare cortex thickness in different part of the brain. Those with ADHD seem to develop more slowly in the frontal cortex, some by three to f...

Noble Rot, a wine bar on the East side of Portland, Oregon, offers a nice selection of wine, both by the glass and by the bottle. However, the food is not quite anything you would necessarily go back...

Nada Prouty pleaded guilty to naturalization fraud, and then using her fake citizenship to get jobs at both the FBI and CIA. While there, she used FBI files to investigate family ties to Hizballah.

Entergy Corporation, which supplies energy to states in the Southern US, announced it has taken in nearly 8,000 pledges from employees and customers to switch more than 20,000 light bulbs from incande...

Spring, summer and fall. Any season can be a great time for a music festival. Langerado, Bonnaroo, and the Echo Project are good bets for lots of bands and great camping. Don't waste your cash on b...

Toyota has sent two plug-in electric hybrid vehicles to two University of California campuses to determine if plug-ins will work in the US car market. Plug-in depends on conventional electrical sourc...

John Schiefer of Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to installing "malware" on a quarter of a million computers to access bank accounts and conduct other forms of identity theft. He faces 60 years in pri...

Four men will serve prison time and pay restitution for their parts in a wide-ranging Medicare fraud scheme. The scheme involved pharmacy owners, corrupt doctors, durable medical equipment suppliers ...

A New Mexico couple that run a hunting outfitters business has been charged with illegally hunting a mountain lion in Colorado. The couple will not be allowed to hunt or be with anyone hunting for th...

The EPA has announced $3 million in grants to universities and a state agency to develop tools and study methods to promote sustainability in urban planning and building.

A new study shows that obesity in children can determine the future risk of heart disease. Extra weight can put a squeeze on developing hearts and lead to heart health problems later in life.

Grants have been awarded to 8 universities and health centers to study the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease is giving each site close to ...

The President's Interagency Working Group on Import Safety has submitted recommendations for changes in the US safety net for the inspection of imported goods. Bush commends the new plan, as do other...

Francisco Arellano-Felix was sentenced to life in prison today. He is the man responsible for a drug running organization as well as countless murders, bribes, witness tampering, kidnapping, and trai...

An executive at Willbros, an oil and gas construction and engineering company, pleaded guilty to paying bribes to Nigerian officials for a contract to build a oil pipeline in the African nation.

A study on the treatment of children between 3 and 5 years of age suffering from ADHD indicates that medication may not help if the child has other disorders present.

Hercules, Inc. a contractor for a Navy ballistics factory has agreed to pay nearly $13 million in costs to pay for the cleanup of the Allegany Ballistics Lab in West Virginia.

Monsanto and Devgen are using new technology to make corn resistant to insects and other pests. RNA interference is a new technology that can target genes more accurately.

The DARPA Urban Challenge took place today at the former George Air Force Base in California. Eleven team competed in this final stage, but only six completed the course. Three teams finished the co...

President Bush vetoed the 2007 Water Resources Development Act. The bill, H.R. 1495, passed both chambers of Congress bu large enough margins to override the veto. A new vote will take place next we...

Kevin Restaurant features the cuisine of Chef-Owner Kevin Shikami. Surrounded by cheesy bars and night spots, Kevin offers a peaceful retreat from the hectic entertainment district of Chicago's downt...

Britney Spears is the single most important economic force in many ways. Spears' contributions to the economy is keeping many US industries afloat, from the recording industry to gossip blogs to phot...

The EPA has settled a case involving a gold mine, developers that moved arsenic-contaminated soil, and the builders that built homes on the soil. The responsible parties for the superfund site will p...

Two contractors were fined by the EPA for improper handling and disposal of PCB-contaminated transformers from a nuclear plant.

Federal Agencies have been recognized with the 2007 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. In all, the agencies saved over $18 million this last year.

The EPA has released a Final Staff Paper that calls for considerable changes in the airborne lead standard to ensure public health. The Paper makes recommendations for updates to the Clean Air Act.

Wal-Mart announced today the new partnership with the Clinton Climate Initiative to promote energy efficient technology, processes, and products.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has placed the Farley nuclear power plant in Alabama in the "degraded cornerstone column" for safety issues. There is a continued problem with the plant's heat remov...

Light Emitting Diode or LED lights can be a big help around the Holidays. They cost less to run, don't pose a fire hazard, and will most likely be the last lights you need to buy.

Due to a high percentage of American adults that have limited health literacy, the Agency for Health Research and Quality has developed new tools for pharmacists to assist those patients that may not ...

NASA has announced the latest partnerships with the private sector today. NASA missions will gain technology for exploration, and the private firms will gain technology to develop for the private mar...

A former manager at an Ohio nuclear power plant was convicted of making false statements to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the safety measures and condition of nozzles at the Besse-Davis...

Ingersoll-Rand agreed to pay fines and disclose all information regarding fraud in the UN Oil for Food program in Iraq. The company's foreign subsidiaries paid kickbacks to Iraqi officials in return ...

Michael Carona, the elected Sheriff of Orange County, California has been charged with corruption, conspiracy to use his position for personal gain, taking bribes, and witness tampering. Four others...

JCPenney stores were named the first retail buildings to receive the EPA's Energy Star label. The label designates the top 25% of energy efficient buildings.

Presidential candidate Mike Gravel is not letting MSNBC stop him from joining tonight's debate at Drexel University. Gravel is broadcasting his own answers on the Internet.

Teddy Mather has announced his candidacy for President in 2008. Mather's campaign is focusing on his strong ties to the environment. He will focus on national Parks conservation and funding. One mo...

Chevron has announced that it will be exploring and producing oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Thailand until 2022.

ConocoPhillips and Peabody Energy are conducting a feasibility study in Kentucky for building a $3 billion plant to convert coal to natural gas.

The National Institutes of Health have awarded three medical institutions a total of $33 million to study diabetes, molecular regeneration, and skeletal health and repair. The Institutional Developme...

Indiana's Court of Appeals ruled today that a lawsuit holding gun manufacturers responsible for criminal activity can go to trail. The gun industry had argued that a Bush "legal shield" protected the...

The House and Senate has passed the 2007 Water Resources Development Act, and House leaders have sent the President a letter urging him to sign it into law. Bush has threatened to veto the WRDA, but ...

Robert Langill pleaded guilty today to violating the Clean Air Act when he supervised the removal of asbestos from a Naval Air Station in Maryland. He now faces five years in prison and $25,000 in fi...

David Brooks has been charged with fraud by both the SEC and the US Attorney's Office. Brooks was the CEO of DHB, Industries, which supplied body armor to the military. He is accused of accounting f...

The DeWitt Stern Group joins New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the Million Trees NYC campaign. DSG will plant the first of thirty trees along 3rd Avenue in East Harlem.

More children's toys are being recalled due to high levels of lead in the paints used on the toys. These latest toys are part of the growing list of children's products made in China that violate lea...

Wine tasting parties are always fun, but they can be competitive as well. Here's a guide to hosting a blind tasting party. Get your brown paper bags ready!

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been awarded the first Federal Pro Bono Leadership Award. The Award recognizes the SEC's commitment to encouraging its employees to volunteer professional s...

Simplicity and Graco cribs may have faulty drop-side due to installation problems and issued a recall last month. The company has announced that it now has a repair kit available to anyone with an af...

The National Center for Atmospheric Research launched a test flight for the Sunrise Project. Sunrise will study the sun's magnetic fields from high in the Earth's atmosphere, to avoid atmospheric inte...

BP America has agreed to pay criminal and civil penalties for attempts to fix prices on propane trading in 2003 and 2004. These fines come on a day in which BP has also agreed to pay fines for enviro...

Governor Bill Richardson has outlined his plan for universal health insurance coverage in New Mexico. It is a phased-in plan to ensure that all residents have access to care.

California will provide small, agricultural-based businesses emergency loans totaling $7 million for damage caused by the Southern California Wildfires. Bridge loans will be made available for other ...

BP Products, the major oil company, has been fined the largest criminal fine ever for a spill in Alaska and an explosion at a refinery in Texas. BP will also spend more than $400 million for safety u...

R&M Engineering lost a portable nuclear gauge when it fell out the back of a company truck. The firm now faces fines from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Oil and natural gas companies have been recognized by the EPA for their work reducing methane emissions. The Natural Gas Star Program is a voluntary program and began in 1993.

The World Health Organization has published a new classification system that addresses the health of children. The new system will take into account the needs of kids during the crucial early devel...

A new study shows that medical trainees make mistakes when they do not have adequate supervision from experienced doctors. Medical Schools are not training new doctors in communication skills.

The EPA gave out SmartWay Excellence Awards to shippers that have reduced fuel consumption significantly in their trucking fleets. Wal-Mart, JC Penny, and Office Depot are a few of the 34 winners.

The Globalization Index was published today, and the US ranks seven overall in such categories as economic integration, technological connectivity, personal contact with other nations, and political i...

The College Board released two new reports today on the costs for higher education and the student aid available for that education. The reports show that while costs are increasing, federal financia...

The EPA is awarding 17 organizations, that include major corporations and cities, with Green Power Leadership Awards. The Awards recognize that the groups purchase significant amounts of renewable en...

A few tips for beginning screenwriters that will help your script come across as professionally written. Avoid amateur mistakes that will send your script to the trashcan.

A CDC study on nutrition and health programs and policies in US schools shows that some progress has been made in the last six years, but considerable work is still needed to ensure the health of kids...

The US Department of Justice has awarded grants to over 100 law enforcement agencies across the country in an effort to reduce violent crime.

Erectile dyfunction drug users are reporting sudden losses of hearing. The FDA has updated the information and adverse reactions for Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. Revatio, a hypertension drug, is als...

Sears is the first appliance retailer to join the EPA's Responsible Appliance Disposal Program. The program will try to recycle one million appliances and safely dispose of CFCs and other ozone deple...

Yahoo executives have been asked to testify before the House Committee on Foreign Relations. Yahoo has been found to have provided false information about its role in the imprisonment of a Chinese re...

NASA has extended the missions of the two Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Both rovers have been exploring Mars since January 2004.

Two organizations have received federal funds to assist farm operators in reducing animal waste. The assessments and management plans will focus on water and air pollution mitigation.

California passed a new law that will require guns to stamp bullets with unique information that will make it easier for police to identify guns used in crimes.

PJ Harvey's eighth album, White Chalk, is a beautiful piece of aural art. She again will surprise her fans with a new character in this new mood of an album.

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky is a fascinating look at how salt played a crucial role in human civilization, from the rise of the Chinese and Egyptians to the European conquest of the New Wo...

Wall Street has been repackaged as the 20th Anniversary Edition. If anything, watch it for Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko. Skip most of the extras.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce has published a report on the safety of Chinese imports. The report says that due to lack of inspections and testing, Chinese imported food is a potentially deadl...

An introduction to which seafood is safe for your children. This article discusses both toxin levels in species and sustainable fishing practices.

A Washington think tank has claimed that the increase in the federal minimum wage is to blame for a rise in unemployment among the least educated workers. The Labor Statistics Bureau does not support...

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of iodomethane (methyl iodide) as a pesticide. Last month, 54 scientists urged the EPA to dent the approval until more testing can be done.

Three companies have had their trading suspended due to inadequate disclosure of financial information. These companies are also likely "stock spammers."

The United Nations Committee on Palestinian Rights has reported that the situation in the occupied lands has not improved. Israel and the Palestinian Authority are at odds over issues such as Israeli...

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent a letter to President Bush this morning asking him to address the Subprime Mortgage Crisis. Foreclosures are more than dou...

The EPA has released its report on Children's Environmental Health today. It is the tenth anniversary of the Executive Order that called for the EPA to assess and address environmental health risks t...

The EPA and Department of Energy have kicked off the "Change-A-Light" bus tour. The tour will stop in 10 cities to raise awareness of energy efficiency in lighting your home.

The EPA has announced that the WaterSense Program is being extended to bathroom faucets. Previously, the WaterSense Program has designated low-flow and water efficient toilets.

The Democratic Presidential candidates are pulling out all the stops to get your donations. Some just have more important friends.

Eating produce grown in your area of the country is better for you and the planet.

Protesters in Portland, Oregon assembled to stop the war and occupation in Iraq, the possible invasion of Iran, among other issues. Nearly 500 people turned out.

Afluria, a new flu vaccine, has been approved by the FDA for adults. Afluria is the sixth flu vaccine to be available in the US.

A new report from the EPA shows that smog-forming emissions this summer were lower than the year before by 7%. Most states have significantly reduced their emissions of nitrogen oxides.

A new report shows that Texas and other states are benefiting from adopting Renewable Electricity Standards. Local economies and consumers are also reaping the rewards.

The EPA has approved New Jersey's plan to reduce air pollutant emissions to comply with the Clean Air Interstate Rule.

A new EPA report shows that the average fuel efficiency for light-duty vehicles in the US is increasing, but it still is short of CAFE standards.

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has finally brought back Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil, and there is a reason to be late to work on Monday morning.

The EPA announced that the European Commission has joined the US's Methane to Markets Partnership. The initiative promotes the reduction of methane, which is more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon ...

Congressman Earl Blumenauer held a Town Hall in Portland in which voters turned out to push for impeachment proceeding against President Bush.

The Simpsons have started out Season 19 with a wimper. Is the writing to blame? Yes.

Gossip Girl has debuted on the CW, and it looks like the New York Version world of The OC but with more drinking.

Kid Nation on CBS is not what it appears. Instead of a kids-only society, it's shameless competition.

NBC's 30 Rock just won Best Comedy at the Emmy's, but is anyone watching? They should be.

The Simpsons returns for their 19th season and here is the inside scoop.

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