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May 14, 2001

Climate change puzzle grows more complicated
A new study has found that a slow but regular warming and cooling of the North Atlantic Ocean Ñ called the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation Ñ appears to have a strong impact on rainfall in the United States. The studyÕs findings, published in Geophysical Research Letters, could complicate efforts to measure the effect of global climate change. An Associated Press story is posted on the MSNBC web site.

Climate Change linked to penguin decline in Antarctica
National Geographic News reports that scientists have found that the population of Antarctic Emperor penguins has declined by 50 percent over the past 50 years. Researchers say the trend is linked to global warming. Full story on the National Geographic News web site.

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Changing his tune? Bush now says conservation is key
Despite earlier comments to the contrary, the Bush administration says conservation will be a key element of its energy strategy, which is to be unveiled this week. In his weekly radio address, the president said he "will be encouraging Americans to use more wisely the energy supplies that exist today." CNN posted this Reuters story.
Government rejects request for names on secretive energy task force
The Natural Resources Defense Council is trying to find out who is on the White House energy task force and who is advising the panel. But the Energy Department has denied a Freedom of Information Act request from the group, arguing that the material is not subject to public disclosure. Previous court rulings, however, might be on the side of the environmental group. The story is on the MSNBC web site.
Bush energy plan assailed by environmental groups
Conservationists say the Bush administration plans to increase the nation's supply of coal, oil and nuclear power at the expense of energy efficiency, environmental health and public lands protection. Critics of the plan discuss their views in this story on the Environmental News Network.

Energy giant to cut refinery pollution
The U.S. Justice Department late last week announced a settlement with Marathon Ashland Petroleum that calls for the company to spend $265 million to install pollution-control equipment at seven continental U.S. refineries. A Reuters report on the MSNBC web site says Marathon Ashland agreed to install modern pollution control equipment in stacks, valves, flares and wastewater vents from refineries in Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas.

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