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Plainfield Public Works director was recently named one of the Top 10 in the country
As Plainfield's Public Works director, Allen Persons is a man of many hats. He oversees everything from delivering more than 5 million gallons of drinking water to residents daily, to treating wastewater, to snow removal, vehicle maintenance, roadway...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Human Interest, Water Supply, Plainfield (Will, Illinois), Oswego
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In terms of cost and safety, nuclear power can't hold a candle to renewable energy sources
In a recent letter to the editor, Charles Campbell rehashes tired talking points and cherry picks data to attack proven renewable energy sources like wind and solar power ("Nuclear is greenest," May 28). The old-school reliability concerns Mr....
Tags: Environmental Issues, Wind Power, Agriculture, Conservation, Nuclear Power
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors hears union's employment figures
Staff WriterAs solar development in Imperial County continues, the local electrical workers’ union reports an exponential growth in membership and an increase in local hires. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 569 reported its findings...Tags: Agriculture, Electrical Services, Water Supply, Energy, Career and Workplace
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DWP archaeologists uncover grim chapter in Owens Valley history
LONE PINE, Calif. — Oral histories of Native Americans and U.S. Cavalry records offer insights into a horrific massacre here in 1863: Thirty-five Paiute Indians were chased into Owens Lake by settlers and soldiers to drown or be gunned down. But...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution, Arts and Culture
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Tags: Environmental Issues, Smithfield, China, Bird Flu, Plant Openings
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Flexibility act supports families
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Jimtown, just supported a bill that will provide for flexibility within the workplace. The Working Family Flexibility Act is a smart way to give working parents or single parents more time to spend with their families and...Tags: Television Industry, Services and Shopping, Environmental Issues
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Fire kills 119 at poultry plant in northeast China
BEIJING (AP) — Fire raged through a poultry plant in northeastern China on Monday, trapping workers inside a cluttered slaughterhouse and killing at least 119 people, reports and officials said. Several dozen people also were hurt in the blaze...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Smithfield, China, Bird Flu, Plant Openings
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Save on watering tomato plants
Phew! It sure got toasty in a hurry. Some of you are probably worried about your tomato plants in this heat. It's a good idea to make sure they get plenty of water so they give you plenty to eat come harvest. Depending on your garden setup, watering...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Tomatoes, Allentown, Nazareth, Salt
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Our View: A central figure in state's green goals
Big checks, golden shovels and oversized scissors are just as meaningless in the long run as a ceremonial “flipping of the switch,” unless that switch is connected to the idea that the Imperial Valley is truly playing a role in the “...Tags: Environmental Issues, Energy, Renewable Energy, Alternative Energy, Waste Management and Pollution Control
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An end-run with clean energy funds
Approved by voters in November, Proposition 39 is expected to raise close to $1 billion a year by eliminating a tax break enjoyed by some multistate businesses. The money, however, comes with a significant string attached: For the first five years, half...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Politics, Government, Executive Branch, Energy
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Samsung tablet to be powered by Intel processor, report says
One of the new Samsung tablets expected to be unveiled in late June will feature a processor built by Intel, according to Reuters. Most Android tablets and phones have come with computer chips made by ARM Holdings. That's weakened Intel's industry...Tags: Environmental Issues, ARM Holdings Plc, Intel Corp., Google Inc., LinkedIn Corp.
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Jerry Brown faces new criticism on school energy plan
SACRAMENTO — Tom Steyer, the Bay Area investor who bankrolled last year's successful campaign to raise more money from corporate taxes, criticized Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to spend the cash in a letter Friday. The letter was also signed by state...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Politics, Government, Nancy Skinner, Jerry Brown
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