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Posted at 5:06 PM on 24 Jul 2008

• Voluntary programs to cut greenhouse-gas emissions not working, says watchdog.

• Judge allows some haying and grazing on conservation land.

• California requires ships to cut pollution.

• Brooks introduces running shoe with biodegradable midsole.

• Motor fuel made from waste gets running.

• E.U. says level of BPA in baby bottles poses no risk.

• Big Ag defends ethanol.

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(Yeah, it's early.)

You all should call this section "In Briefs."

Just 'cause anything involving underwear in inherently funnier than just reading the news.

The "motor fuel from waste" article is excellent news; I hope it doesn't turn out to be overly optimistic.

by Pathos at 4:11 AM on 25 Jul 2008

Okay, so the midsoles are biodegradable...

...but how does that help any when the rest of the shoe isn't?

by Tasermons Partner at 11:13 AM on 25 Jul 2008

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