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Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Friday, June 18, 2010  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is launching a summer-long effort Monday to rid homes of mercury, with nearly 50 mercury drop-off locations throughout the state, including nine in northeast and north-central Missouri.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will cease production of its 72-year-old Mercury brand by the end of 2010 after years of declining sales.

Friday, October 23, 2009  Missouri's health director has granted an exemption to a law requiring mercury-free vaccines for young children and pregnant women.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  A local wrap-up of the Cash for Clunkers program.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Gov't study reveals widespread mercury contamination in fish from air pollution, mining

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Beginning Tuesday, February 17th, if you buy a new car before the end of the year, you will get a tax deduction when you file your 2009 taxes.