A look at today’s science and health policy news:
Calif. grapples with auto emissions rule
A.P.–A major revision proposed to the state’s tough auto emissions program would cut the number of battery-powered and hydrogen vehicles that automakers must produce.
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Md. enviro center may get green light
A.P.–Maryland’s General Assembly is considering a bill to create a state Clean Energy Center.
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NRG Energy Sets Up an Entity to Build Nuclear Plants
N.Y. Times–A second company planning to build nuclear plants has established a partnership with a reactor vendor to build reactors around the United States.
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NASA science chief resigns
Nature–Alan Stern stepped down as head of science programs at NASA on Tuesday.
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Deadline drugs often fail
The Philadelphia Inquirer–Medicines approved right on deadline by the Food and Drug Administration are more likely to cause safety problems later on than those cleared with more time to spare.
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