Response of Coastal Fishes to the Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster

PLoS / by F. Joel Fodrie and Kenneth L. Heck Jr http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0021609 [Abstract] The ecosystem-level impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster have been largely unpredictable due to the unique setting and magnitude of this spill. We used a five-year (2006–2010) data set within the oil-affected region to explore acute consequences for early-stage survival of fish … Continue reading »

Indian Point Retirement Economic Analysis: Draft Report

Charles River Associates http://media40.wnyc.net/media/resources/2011/Jul/07/IPEC_Report_circ_draft_7-5-11.pdf [From a NY Time story by Patrick McGeehan] Shutting down the Indian Point nuclear power plant would lead to significantly dirtier air and higher electric bills for New York City residents, according to a report commissioned by the city that is circulating among state officials in Albany. The report, a copy … Continue reading »