Air pollution studies link crop losses and mortality shifts
EPA data show bean yields down 25 percent and tomatoes 33 percent from smog exposure, with alfalfa and sweet corn down 15 percent, while a 1974 gasoline shortage coincided with reduced deaths in California counties. Health researchers caution results are preliminary, but mortality trends paused at lower pollution levels.
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Conservation News
Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
EPA
Russell E. Train
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research
Yonkers
New York
California
San Francisco
Alameda County
San Francisco County
Alameda
Stephen M. Brown
University of California School of Public Health
Federal Energy Administration
Big Sandy Crushes Axtell 55-0 in Semi finals Prep Showdown
Big Sandy wildcats dominated Axtell 55-0 at R E and John Memorial stadium. David Overstreet returned a punt 77 yards for a quick score as Mike Gibson added seven straight PATs. Cary Cady added a 38 yard TD with big second third and fourth quarters sealing the win.
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Kilgore
Big Sandy
Axtell
R. E. &. John Memorial Stadium
Big S Wildcats
David Overstreet
Mike Gibson
Cary Cady
Wildcats
Changes due in open burning laws in Texas
Texas Air Control Board enacts outdoor burning rules effective December 5 guiding agricultural, municipal, and private burning. Regulations limit wind conditions, distance from populated areas, and daytime hours for crop residue and waste fires. Diseased animals disposal and uncollected household waste may burn under specified terms. Contact county extension office for a copy.
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Texas Air Control Board
Sweeten
Handling a Shy Crush and Parental Hesitation
A teen asks how to approach a shy girl who has old fashioned parents. The reply urges direct communication, not assuming her answer, and to share feelings honestly. It emphasizes enjoying the moment, easing worries, and not overthinking one person.
Food as a new weapon guides U S toward new course
Texas A M University official Dr H C Kunkel told Dallas Kiwanis members that American agriculture could shape international policy as a food weapon. He noted U S production exceeds population share and the value of exports supports jobs and the economy while government policy shifts beyond the farm.
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Dallas
United States
H. C. Kunkel
Texas A&m University
Dean Kunkel
Kiwanis Club
U.S
Department of State
Kunkel
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