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Albemarle County Board of Supervisors August 3, 2011 (revised). Potpourri presentation by Charles Battig. Environmental Science Using The “Delphi Technique”. Maternal Hair Dryers And Childhood Asthma. Mercury Is A Natural Component Of Our Environment.
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Albemarle CountyBoard of SupervisorsAugust 3, 2011 (revised) Potpourri presentation by Charles Battig
Mercury Is A Natural Component Of Our Environment China: 400 tons of mercury from power plants; US: 40 tons of mercury from power plants; Forest fires: 40 tons of mercury; Cremation: 20 tons of mercury Volcanoes, geysers, and underwater ocean vents: 9,000 -10,000 tons
More Scientific Misconduct In Addition To The Climategate Scandal • Polar-bear researcher under investigation • Federal wildlife biologist Charles Monnett, one of the scientists whose observation that polar bears likely drowned in the Arctic helped galvanize the global-warming movement, was placed on administrative leave while officials investigate scientific-misconduct accusations. • By BECKY BOHRER • The Associated Press
White House Rural Council Targets Farmers • May 5, 2011, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood proposed a rule change for farm equipment and all operators of farm equipment • All farm vehicles and implements would be re-classified as Commercial Vehicles • All farmers and farm personnel would be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License in order to operate any such equipment • Insurance of $750,000 and detailed equipment operation log keeping would be required • A physical exam and drug testing every two years
For Some Planners It Is More Than Just About Parking Places And Park Space