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ideastream - Environment

• Regional News Stories: Ohio Legistlators May Change Definition of Renewable Energy (Monday, May 21)
  Some environmentalists are leery after Ohio legistlaors announced they are considering tinkering with the definition of renewable energy.
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Auditor Says Biodiesel Costing ODOT Millions, Not Reaching Goals (Monday, May 21)
  Auditor David Yost says if the goal of using biodiesel was to stimulate demand and production and bring down the price, it’s not working.
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Drilling Bill Wins Senate Approval (Wednesday, May 16)
  State senators okay energy bill that includes new rules for oil and gas drillers.
  
  
• City Club: Jack N. Gerard, American Petroleum Institute (Friday, May 11)
  Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
  
  
• The Sound of Ideas: Green Vehicles:  Worth the Cost? (Thursday, May 3)
  Is the hybrid or electric vehicle the right car for you? We'll help you decide.
  
  
• The Sound of Ideas: Growing Up, Not Out (Tuesday, May 1)
  Northeast Ohio growth is gobbling up vacant land, but the population isn't growing. Is something wrong with that picture?
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Lakes Compact Approved By House (Thursday, April 26)
  The House has passed a bill that would put into place the Great Lakes Compact.
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Exotic Animal Bill Passes Legislative Committee (Tuesday, April 24)
  A legislative committee has endorsed the changes to the exotic animal bill, but some exotic animal owners still protest.
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Environmentalists Debate Fracking Rules (Thursday, April 19)
  Debate continues at the Ohio legislature over proposed new rules on oil and gas drilling.
  
  
• Regional News Stories: Day To Turn In Unused Prescription Drugs (Monday, April 16)
  April 28th has been dedicated to be the day to safely dispose off unused prescription medicines, Ohioans are encouraged to participate.