Double standard on coal emissions scrapped
The article notes Illinois coal industry struggles under strict clean air rules while the Bush plan would cut mercury emissions from 50 to 15 tons by 2018. It explains mercury becomes methylmercury in the environment and enters humans mainly through fish, with CDC data showing 8 percent of women of childbearing age had mercury levels in 2003.
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EPA mercury rule sparks Illinois coal clash and calls for level play
The EPA proposes emission caps that punish Illinois and similar east of the Mississippi plants while easing Western coal sources. Illinois leaders and lawmakers condemn the split standard as punitive, arguing it threatens the state's coal industry and public health advisories on methylmercury.
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Letters policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan lists editorial contacts for the Voice of the Reader and News Tips plus submission rules and circulation details. It notes letters up to 250 words must be signed with a verifiable name and hometown, and outlines editing rights and prohibitions on poetry or mass submissions.
China should push North Korea harder on nuclear weapons
John C. Bersia argues Beijing must apply more pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program. He notes North Korea’s actions threaten Northeast Asia’s economy and China’s rise, urging a multilateral diplomatic push while cautioning against linking the train-station blast to Beijing.
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Ignorance and Racism in Disharmony in Public Debate
Leonard Pitts argues that racism and ignorance are distinct yet connected, recounting Williams firing and his own experience with a patronizing insult. He urges education over punishment, noting both white and Black readers may resist learning, and stresses a proactive, informed approach to reduce prejudice.
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