Politics
China tells rich states to change
Originally Published by BBC News
China says developed countries must fix their “unsustainable lifestyles”, at a major climate conference in Beijing.
Posted on
November 14th, 2008
Politics
U.S. Decides One Nuclear Dump Is Enough
Originally Published by NY Times
The Bush administration will recommend enlarging the proposed nuclear waste dump in Nevada’s Yucca Mountain, rather than open another.
Canal Controversy Continues
Originally Published by Truthout
If Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gets his way, a peripheral canal may someday siphon off more water from the Sacramento Delta.
Obama Considers Stars For Cabinet
Originally Published by Truthout
President-elect Barack Obama is strongly considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a Cabinet post.
Posted on
November 11th, 2008
Politics
Bush rushes ‘harmful’ environment laws
Originally Published by New Scientist - Earth
As the US presidential candidates sprint toward the finish line, the Bush administration is also sprinting to enact environmental policy changes before leaving power.
Posted on
November 9th, 2008
Politics
New Rule: Clean Water Permits Voluntary for U.S. Factory Farms
Originally Published by Environment News Service
The Bush administration finalized a rule Friday that allows more than 15,000 factory farms across the country to avoid certain requirements of the Clean Water Act.
Posted on
November 8th, 2008
Agriculture, Politics, Water
Bush Adminstration Proposes 2nd Interagency Group for Bison
Originally Published by Environment News Service
In the waning days of the Bush administration, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne Tuesday announced a plan to conserve bison with a second interagency group.
Posted on
November 5th, 2008
Biodiversity, Politics
EPA Weakens New Lead Rule After White House Objects
Originally Published by Truthout
After the White House intervened, the Environmental Protection Agency last week weakened a rule on airborne lead standards so that fewer polluters would have their emissions monitored.
New Debate on Wolf’s ‘Endangered’ Label
Originally Published by washingtonpost.com
The Bush administration is trying again to take the gray wolf of the northern Rockies off the federal endangered species list.
Posted on
October 29th, 2008
Biodiversity, Politics
New Roads Could Bring Pollution To Yellowstone
Originally Published by New Scientist - Earth
A law that once protected the US’s pristine forests from logging and mining by restricting access has been overturned.
Posted on
October 29th, 2008
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Politics
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