EPA declines to regulate greenhouse gases from motor vehicles
The EPA said it lacks authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from vehicles after denying a petition by the International Center for Technology Assessment and others. EPA officials said Congress must grant legal authority before action. Industry groups praised the decision while environmentalists criticized it.
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Early risers find morning workouts easier and energizing
Fulmer and Joe Cahill say mornings help them start routines, while Pete Eisenmann notes pre-dawn exercisers focus and less socializing. Experts say no solid scientific proof of morning benefits, but early workouts may raise endorphins and metabolism and help people sleep earlier.
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Educators Question NCLB Standards and Improvement Rating
Roberson and Oakwood Windsor Elementary face tougher state and federal standards. Principal Dr. Alice Sheehan worries gains are masked by high cutoffs and sub group requirements. EOC researchers estimate some schools drop a grade while Roberson notes gains in performance levels are overlooked. Legislative supporters back EOC review of the improvement rating.
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