EPA urges major cut in MTBE gasoline additive
The EPA calls for rapid, significant MTBE reductions in reformulated gasoline as panel finds risks to drinking water. MTBE, used in about a third of U.S. fuel in 16 states, may contaminate groundwater. California and Maine have moved to restrict or ban its use amid findings of widespread groundwater impact and ongoing air quality gains from reformulated gasoline.
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Shuttle heads back to Earth from Columbia mission
NASA's first female space shuttle commander Eileen Collins says she looks forward to bringing Columbia home after a brief, fitful five day mission. The crew released the world’s most powerful X ray telescope and faced two scrubbed launches and a five second liftoff glitch plus a possible hydrogen fuel leak.
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Columbia mission with hydrogen leak raises landing risk
NASA reported possible hydrogen fuel leak from Columbia's right engine during liftoff. If the leak worsened, aborting to attempt an emergency landing could have occurred. The shuttle proceeded to orbit, delivering the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and awaiting a weekend third burn. Coleman and Tognini led the mission, praising the telescope's value despite spaceflight risks.
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Anti theft devices pose no danger to implanted defibrillators
Dallas AP reports researchers find that people with implanted defibrillators can walk through store and library antitheft systems without risk of shock if they do not linger. Dr Douglas Zipes of Indiana University said there is no danger from a brief pass but lingering could cause an unnecessary shock.
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Farm aid price rising as lawmakers seek massive package
Washington reports a worsening farm economy with crop prices at decade lows. Democrats propose a $10 billion aid plan, $4 billion more than last fall, while Republicans prepare a package of at least $7 billion. Senators push to act before the August recess, funding added to the Agriculture Department appropriations.
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