Markets slide as China slump and yields rise spook investors
Stocks fell in early trading and eroded through the day, led by declines in the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq. A China slowdown and higher 10 year yields contributed to the nerve around Fed bond purchases as investors worry about economic growth and the pace of policy normalization.
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Methane in Pa drinking water tied to drilling proximity
A Duke University study finds methane levels higher in Pennsylvania water wells near gas drilling sites, while some methane pollution occurs naturally away from drilling. The research, covering 141 wells, notes 12 homes exceed federal limits and 11 are near drilling areas, with no evidence yet of fracking chemicals contaminating wells.
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Fred Baldassare
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Eschelon Applied Geosciences
Ethanol E15 Debate Intensifies Across Washington
The United States weighs higher ethanol in gasoline as E15 faces political and legal battles. The Supreme Court left in place a ruling allowing sales despite oil industry concerns, while ethanol supporters cite no engine damage from limited early use. The fight ties to the Renewable Fuel Standard adopted in 2005 and amended in 2007.
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