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...wave of power plant construction and extensions to meet a coming increase in electricity demand, the change could potentially allow millions of tons of additional pollutants. "It's fair to say that what the Bush Administration is trying to do could have a substantial impact on not just the environment, but public health and safety," says Celia Wexler, Washington representative for the Union of Concerned Scientists...
Endangered Species Act (ESA): Every time the federal government approves a development project - such as a new road or a mine - it must consult with scientists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to see if the project has the potential to impact an endangered species. This expert scientific review is the heart of the ESA - and the Bush Administration proposes to all but eliminate it. Instead, Bush would allow the federal agency in charge of the project itself to determine its potential impact on endangered species...
With the markets sinking, a lot of retirees may be cutting back on charitable giving along with their discretionary spending. But it's still possible to effect a philanthropic impact by organizing or joining a giving circle. Much like investment clubs, giving circles consist of a small group of friends who pool their resources and gather--often over a potluck dinner--to pick charitable causes to donate to. Such circles have become especially popular among aging boomers looking for a way to bring meaning as well as fun into their retirement years...
...defeating and shutting out a struggling Maine soccer team (5-10-2) 2-0 yesterday in Orono, Maine. “To show that we could win without him really boosted our confidence,” co-captain Luke Sager said. While this nonconference victory may not have an impact on the Ancient Eight championship race, it has nonetheless instilled confidence back into the players as Harvard enters the homestretch of the season. “[Dartmouth] was a game that we should’ve won,” freshman goalie Austin Harms said...
...think Barry Bloom will be remembered for many contributions to the Harvard School of Public Health,” Koplan said. “But I think that this approach to the curriculum will be a major one that will have a long-term impact on schools of public health in the country...