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In a decision that could affect hundreds of power plants and other sources of air pollution nationwide, a federal appeals court recently struck down an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule preventing states and local governments from imposing stricter emissions-monitoring limits than those set down by federal authorities.

In a decision that could affect hundreds of power plants and other sources of air pollution nationwide, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule preventing states and local governments from imposing stricter emissions-monitoring limits than those set down by federal authorities.

Friday’s start of a buildup to a near-nationwide heat wave during the weekend led to a strong launch of the August aftermarket. Prices advanced at nearly all points Thursday. The firmness was enhanced by the previous day’s 11.8-cent futures gain.

The digits of gasoline pumps nationwide might bring woe to consumers, but the digits of the Texas Petro Index and the statistics that comprise it herald an era of exceptional growth for Texas oil and gas producers.

The digits of gasoline pumps nationwide might bring woe to consumers, but the digits of the Texas Petro Index and the statistics that comprise it herald an era of exceptional growth for Texas oil and gas producers.

In a collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), NiSource Inc. is working on a blanket federal permit that would allow it to operate and maintain its nationwide natural gas pipeline system and bypass case-by-case reviews that fall under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

In a collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), NiSource Inc. is seeking a blanket federal permit that would allow it to operate and maintain its nationwide natural gas pipeline system and bypass case-by-case reviews that fall under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

In the end, last week’s Capitol Hill photo-op for the green side turned out to be a broad, nationwide public relations/lobbying effort to urge federal powers in Washington, DC, to frame a national response to global warming. Twelve states, 20 financial services firms, and a dozen each foundations and business leaders comprised 65 signatories to a “call to action” in the nation’s capital.

In the end, Monday’s Capitol Hill photo-op for the green side turned out to be a broad, nationwide public relations/lobbying effort to urge federal powers in Washington, DC, to frame a national response to global warming. Twelve states, 20 financial services firms and a dozen each of foundations and business leaders comprised 65 signatories to a “call to action” in the nation’s capital.