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EPA Moves to Regulate CO2 as a Hazard to Health

Dec. 8, 2009
The EPA finalized its finding that greenhouse gases, including CO2, pose a threat to human health and welfare -- a signal that the U.S. is ready to regulate carbon emissions.
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EU greenhouse gas emissions up

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Tokyo won't force emissions cuts

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El Nino fires adding to greenhouse effect

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EU curbs greenhouse gases

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa