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Gray wolves under attack, groups want them re-listed
Saying that their concerns about trigger-happy hunters have been validated, 12 conservation and animal-rights groups have sued to get the gray wolf re-listed as an endangered species. The 1,500 wolves […]
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Congress investigating industry’s role in bisphenol-A health studies
Democrats in Congress are investigating the chemical industry’s influence in regulating the chemical bisphenol A, which is widely used in many plastic products and the lining of food cans. Over […]
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Snippets from the news
• Governors protest the feds’ emissions plan. • Canadians blame themselves for climate change. • House legislation would help eradicate invasive species. • Non-plastic bottles hit the big time. • […]
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National parks will get spruced up
The National Park Centennial Initiative has announced its first round of funding for various projects and programs in — surprise! — national parks. Seventy-six parks in 38 states will see […]
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Snippets from the news
• Airline slows down to help climate. • Wal-Mart rations rice. • Nalgene sued for downplaying health risks. • National parks and coal plants may get cozy. • Arctic ice […]
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Northwest sea lions granted stay of execution
Sea lions all set to gobble their last salmon supper at a Northwest dam have been granted a stay of execution by a U.S. appeals court. Judges granted an injunction, […]
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Over 800 EPA scientists report political interference in their work, survey says
More than 800 U.S. EPA scientists reported some form of political interference in their work in the last five years, according to a survey of EPA staff by the Union […]
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Snippets from the news
• U.S. EPA scientists report political interference with their work. • Atmospheric methane and CO2 levels are through the roof. • Utah governor doesn’t want Italy’s nuclear waste. • More […]
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How’d Earth Day treat you this year?
Well, April 22 has come and gone. How was Earth Day for you? Take our poll below!
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Snippets from the news
• Then-EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman is found not liable for touting the breathability of the Manhattan air after 9/11. • Bush administration’s spotted-owl plan still unimpressive. • Can airlines […]
