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Audit shows toxins poorly safeguarded
Jul 27 2006 7:57PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Biological agents and toxins used to kill wildlife are poorly safeguarded by the Agriculture Department, a federal audit found.
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Utilities give warming skeptic big bucks
Jul 27 2006 7:57PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Coal-burning utilities are passing the hat for one of the few remaining scientists skeptical of the global warming harm caused by industries that burn fossil fuels.
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Wild birds can spread bird flu to people
Jul 27 2006 7:57PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - A study of duck hunters in Iowa is believed to be the first to show people can catch bird flu _ a non-threatening kind _ from wild birds. Previous cases of people being infected with any form of bird flu have involved domestic poultry, like chickens.
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Study: Water contaminant can cause cancer
Jul 27 2006 7:42PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Growing scientific evidence suggests the most widespread industrial contaminant in drinking water _ a solvent used in adhesives, paint and spot removers _ can cause cancer in people.
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