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"Fla. Water Managers Approve $533M Everglades Deal"

The South Florida Water Management District approved Gov. Charlie Crist's deal to buy 73,000 acres of farmland from U.S. Sugar Corp. for $536 million to restore the Everglades.

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

Formaldehyde Linked to More Common Cancers

"New research raises additional concerns about the harmful effects of formaldehyde, a common chemical found in everything from plywood to nail polish, car exhaust and cigarette smoke."

Source: USA TODAY, 05/14/2009

Senate Panel OKs FDA Nominee Hamburg

"A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Obama to Name Reid Ally as NRC Chairman"

"President Barack Obama on Wednesday named a former adviser to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, giving opponents of a nuclear waste repository in Reid's home state of Nevada another well-placed ally."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Chicago City Council Approves BPA Baby Bottle Ban"

"Chicago on Wednesday became the first U.S. city to adopt a ban on the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups containing the chemical BPA."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Republicans Block Obama pick for Interior No. 2"

"Republicans blocked President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department on Wednesday in a dispute over oil and gas development on federal lands, but Democrats vowed they would soon make a second attempt to win confirmation."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

"Senate Backs Allowing Guns in National Parks"

"The Senate on Tuesday backed an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges."

Source: AP, 05/14/2009

EPA Funding Boom Means Dollars for Local Projects

One result of increased EPA grant money going to state and local governments will be uptick in activity on many local environmental projects — which will translate into news.

Federal Crystal Ball Predicts Numerous Wildfire Hotspots

The National Interagency Fire Center maintains an ongoing set of wildfire forecasts, covering time periods ranging from daily to the full wildfire season.

Human Health Threats from Animals Are Imported Every Day

About 200 million animals, from more than 190 countries, are imported into the United States every year, according to a team of investigators that published its findings in the May 1, 2009, issue of the journal Science. Many can spread serious diseases.

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