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Long Beach stores to ban plastic bag use
Stores in Long Beach will be unable to distribute plastic bags to their customers and there will be a new charge for paper bags, beginning Aug. 1.
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Agriculture dries up due to severe drought
Texas is known for its hot climate, cattle and agriculture but this summer, most are experiencing the heat. "For this time of year this seems to be the third worst drought I have ever seen in Texas," said John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas state climatologist.
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Farmers markets grow in popularity in Minneapolis
Terry Sias sold her baked goods out of a church parking lot Saturday morning in Northeast Minneapolis. After spending 16 hours in her small St. Louis Park, Minn.
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Column: Debunking the myth of domestic oil: All about the money
In my last column, the unraveling of the domestic oil production myth began with the concept of a global oil market - companies beholden to no specific country - and the dominance of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Iowa to receive high-speed rail funding
Iowa is set to receive more funding for high-speed rail equipment as part of $268 million in federal grants for train travel in Midwestern states.
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Students work to promote sweatshop-free apparel
Following in the footsteps of UCLA, A.S. Council unanmiously passed a resolution on May 4 requesting the UCSD bookstore promote sweatshop-free apparel. UCLA passed its corresponding resolution after a demonstration by students in February; the school hopes to increase revenue to over $16,000.
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Gallatin student uncovers the ugly side of cosmetics
Changing an entire industry that is relatively unregulated is a daunting task. But Gallatin junior Jessica Assaf isn't one to back down from a fight.
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New wave energy testing facility will be the only of its kind in the United States
Oregon State University, in collaboration with the University of Washington, has chosen a new site for the wave energy program off the coast of Newport, which will be the only of its kind in the United States.
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North Carolina, U.S. Department of Transportation agreement allocates $461 million to enhance rail system
An agreement between the North Carolina and U.S. departments of transportation provided the state with $461 million to enhance the rail system and construction will affect Alamance County.