EPA tightens power plant pollution limits nationwide
The EPA unveils long overdue rules forcing coal and oil fired plants to curb mercury and toxic pollutants for the first time. The impact will be strongest in the Midwest and coal belt with many units likely mothballed while most facilities pursue pollution reductions.
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Japan releases 40 year plan to clean Fukushima plant
Tokyo AP report says Japan unveiled a 40 year roadmap to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after the tsunami triggered meltdown. Nuclear crisis minister Goshi Hosono called the project unprecedented yet necessary and cautioned it may face difficulties.
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Eight U S soldiers charged in comrade death in Afghanistan
Eight U S soldiers face charges over the death of Pvt Danny Chen a 19 year old Chinese American found in a Kandahar guard tower on October 3 The Army says charges include dereliction of duty negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter A community activist links alleged hazing to Chen s death and notes accounts from Chen s journal and messages given by the Army The charged include Sgt Jeffrey T Hurst and Lt Daniel J Schwartz among others with varied offenses.
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Obama urges short extension as talks stall on fiscal plan
President Obama called on House Speaker Boehner and Senate Leader Reid to pass a 60 day extension while negotiations continue on a full year bill. Democrats want bipartisan Senate plan first while Republicans demand immediate full year talks. Meanwhile Manning case proceeds in Baltimore with witnesses describing a chaotic Iraq work environment.
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North Korea Shifts to Collective Leadership Model
In the wake of Kim Jong Il’s death, North Korea appears to move toward a collective leadership structure. A small circle of elder caretakers is expected to advise and share decision making.
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Romney gains momentum for GOP nomination in early 2012 race
Romney’s campaign appears to be aligning for a strong Iowa caucus and New Hampshire win as Ron Paul rises and Newt Gingrich falters. Inside and outside the Romney camp the path to the nomination seems clearer than in weeks past.
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