Today’s Environmental News: July 25, 2012

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Regional News >

U.S. Says New York State Can’t Sue Over Fracking Regulations
(Bloomberg)

U.S. Calls New York Anti-Drilling Lawsuit Premature
(Thomson Reuters News & Insight)

Fracking: What Cuomo Won’t (or Can’t) Tell You By Alex Baldwin
(Huffington Post)

Concerns Raised Over Natural Gas Inspections
(Columbia University Climate Law Blog)

After Gillibrand Calls For Ban On Sale Of Dangerous High-Powered Toy Magnets, Feds Announce Retailers To Stop Sale of Products
(Senator Gillibrand’s Press Office)

New York City and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Launch 2012 “Clean Streets = Clean Beaches” Program
DEP Provides Update On Pepacton Reservoir Fuel Removal
(NYC DEP)

Setback For Clean Energy In Hudson Valley
NYLCV Named Long Islanders Of The Week”
Make Your Voice Heard About Mid-Hudson Sustainability
(NYLCV)

Airports In NY, LA, Hawaii Deemed Worst For Pandemic Spread
(Wired UK)

NY Law Combats Spread Of Invasive Species
(Poughkeepsie Journal)

Water Monitors Prepare For Fracking In New York
(New York NOW)

A Healthy Environment Means Vibrant Cities
(Albany Times Union)

NRC Reassesses Indian Point Fish Kills
(NJ Newsroom)

NY DEP: Lake Erie Fish Kill Cause A Natural Phenomena
(WRGB)

Town Of Ithaca’s New Comprehensive Plan Focuses On Sustainability
(Ithaca.com)

Atlantic Yards Arena Construction Ignores Tough Regulations To  Reduce Noise And Pollution, New Report Claims 
(New York Daily News)

Litter From City Streets Ends Up On Beaches
(The Epoch Times)

LIC Residents Want New Waterfront High School To Have Eco Curriculum
City’s Top Chefs Use Food To Protest Hydrofracking
Queens Councilman References The Holocaust In Soda Ban Testimony
(DNA Info)

Queens Plaza Wasteland Transformed Into A Beautiful New Greenway With A 1.5 Acre Park
(Wall Street Journal)

Preparing NYC Youth For Green Jobs
(Western Queens Gazette)

Urban Beekeeping At Waldorf-Astoria
(Pursuitist)

Soda Debate Bubbles Over
(NY Observer)

High Line Comes One Step Closer To Completion
(WNYC)

Get To Know Your Local Greenmarket
(Greening the Apple)

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