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Obama's rock star science team

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Meet the star-studded science team recruited to lead major departments during Obama's presidency.
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Lead and violent crime

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New research reveals that lead exposure in early development shrinks key areas of the brain, and is linked with violent crime.
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Climate talks in Poland

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Progress was modest at the conference, but Senator John Kerry is optimistic the U.S. will play a vital part in forging an effective climate treaty.
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Green gift ideas

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If you're looking for gifts that are good for the planet, here are a few suggestions that are affordable, and quite unique.
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New direction for the EPA

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Some say the EPA under the Bush presidency had a disregard for science and decreased enforcement of laws protecting the environment and public health.
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The unhealthy toys list

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Before heading to the toy store for holiday shopping, parents should be aware of the harmful chemicals that might be in some toys.
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Obama's climate change pledge

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Barack Obama pledged strong action to combat climate change -- his videotaped remarks received a standing ovation at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in LA.
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Greenbacks for greener cars

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Lawmakers and environmentalist say now is the time to demand more fuel-efficient cars from Detroit automakers.
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Skin color and vitamin D

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African Americans are more likely to have insufficient amounts of vitamin D -- that makes them more likely to get diseases like cancer and diabetes.
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Cleaning up the world one electric car at a time

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Entrepreneur Shai Agassi says he has a better idea -- better than Ford, GM, or Toyota ; he wants to clean up the world one electric car at a time.
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