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Conventional Stupidity

Almost a decade ago, 183 countries signed the Convention on Biological Diversity to guard against exploitation of their genetic resources. Now scientists say the treaty, although well intentioned, effectively prevents […]

Drill Team

Thought the debate over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was (thank goodness) finally over? Think again: An inexplicable move by the Senate Democratic leadership could revive the Bush […]

Todd Paglia, ForestEthics

Todd Paglia is the founder and director of The Paper Campaign at ForestEthics. When not working to protect forests, he’s often found on his road bike, far off in the […]

Enron’s End Run

Here’s another victim of Enron: the Chiquitano Dry Tropical Forest, one of the two most valuable forests in Latin America and one of the 200 most endangered eco-regions in the […]

Teed Time

Can you say, “Not in my backyard” with a British accent? That was the message villagers in southeastern England sent to the national government this week over a planned test […]

Salmon Chanted Evening

The future of salmon in the Pacific Northwest is being jeopardized by foot-dragging on the part of the federal government, said Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) in a speech Tuesday […]

Bill of Right Ons!

In a big victory for environmentalists and a blow to the auto industry, the California Senate yesterday handily passed the nation’s first bill to limit carbon dioxide emissions from the […]

Goodbye, Farewell, So Lung

About one in two Americans breathe unhealthy air, according to a report released today by the American Lung Association. In real numbers, that translates to more than 142 million Americans […]

Holy Sinkhole!

Central Florida’s main source of drinking water is being contaminated by a toxic leak from one of the nation’s oldest Superfund sites, according to federal authorities. Ten years ago, the […]

Who, Moi?

Responding to criticism that his government has overseen the widespread destruction of forests, Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi announced yesterday a plan to strictly enforce bans on timber cutting. Moi […]