Politics
Climate Change Puts U.S. Way Of Life At Risk: EPA
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
The US EPA has said that climate change poses a serious threat to not only human health, but also the American way of life.
Obama, McCain Offer Very Different Energy Plans
Originally Published by Truthout
John McCain and Barack Obama are offering voters very different views of America’s energy future.
Gore Urges Change to Dodge an Energy Crisis
Originally Published by NY Times
Everybody’s favorite former Vice President urged the United States to wean the nation from its entire electricity grid to carbon-free energy within 10 years.
US Environmental Agency Lowers Value of a Human Life
Originally Published by Truthout
Over the last five years, the EPA has lowered the value placed on a human life by nearly a million dollars - a number that carries more weight than one would imagine.
Suit Seeks Ban On Oil Companies Disturbing Wildlife
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
Two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn new federal regulations that grants permission to oil companies working in the Chukchi Sea.
Posted on
July 11th, 2008
Biodiversity, Energy, Politics
Japan Waits On US For CO2 Targets
Originally Published by BBC News
Japan says that it will not negotiate new targets on CO2 emissions until it sees what the new US President has to offer on climate change.
Homespun Energy Projects In Spotlight At Dems’ Green Convention
Originally Published by Earth News
Democrats have vowed to make the Denver gathering Aug. 25-28 “the most environmentally sustainable political convention in modern American history.”
Sulston Argues For Open Medicine
Originally Published by BBC News
Britain’s Sir John Sulston says that profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
World Bank Chief Calls for G8 Help to Feed World’s Hungry
Originally Published by Environment News Service
When the Group of Eight, G8, leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries open their annual meeting Monday in Japan, the twin issues of food and fuel costs will be front and center on the agenda.
Posted on
July 7th, 2008
Disasters, Economy, Health, Politics
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites Face More Threats
Originally Published by Environment News Service
At the World Heritage Committee’s annual meeting in Quebec City it will consider requests made by governments for inscription of 13 new natural sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Posted on
July 5th, 2008
Ecosystems, Politics
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