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Environment & Climate News
July 2003
'Never-till' Farming--A Boon to the Environment
For 60 years, organic farmers have claimed they hold the secret to human sustainability. They claim modern high-tech farming “ruins soils,” and that, ... (read more)
For 60 years, organic farmers have claimed they hold the secret to human sustainability. They claim modern high-tech farming “ruins soils,” and that, ... (read more)
4,000+ Scientists Sign Petition Supporting Biotech
More than 4,000 international scientists have signed an endorsement of genetically improved crops, a panel of scientists announced at a May 13 press conference. ... (read more)
More than 4,000 international scientists have signed an endorsement of genetically improved crops, a panel of scientists announced at a May 13 press conference. ... (read more)
A Climate Change Primer: Computer Models and the Need for More Research
In Part One of this three-part series, Lehr and Bennett defined and described the “greenhouse effect,” summarized temperature observations and reported ... (read more)
In Part One of this three-part series, Lehr and Bennett defined and described the “greenhouse effect,” summarized temperature observations and reported ... (read more)
Analysis Finds Twentieth Century Climate Unremarkable
An analysis of more than 240 studies of the Earth’s climate over the past 1,000 years suggests the twentieth century was not the hottest and that climate ... (read more)
An analysis of more than 240 studies of the Earth’s climate over the past 1,000 years suggests the twentieth century was not the hottest and that climate ... (read more)
Animal Tests Overstate Cancer Fears: Part 2 of 3
Cancer scares created by environmental activist groups frequently focus on man-made chemicals. However, such chemicals play a very small role in human cancer ... (read more)
Cancer scares created by environmental activist groups frequently focus on man-made chemicals. However, such chemicals play a very small role in human cancer ... (read more)
Asian Brown Cloud Contradicts, Confounds Global Warming Theories
Indian scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan won global acclaim in 1999 when he discovered one of the largest, most deadly bodies of pollution ever observed. ... (read more)
Indian scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan won global acclaim in 1999 when he discovered one of the largest, most deadly bodies of pollution ever observed. ... (read more)
California Supreme Court Expands Coastal Commission Challenge
In an increasingly unusual legal scenario, the California Supreme Court agreed on April 9 to review rulings issued by the Sacramento Superior Court and ... (read more)
In an increasingly unusual legal scenario, the California Supreme Court agreed on April 9 to review rulings issued by the Sacramento Superior Court and ... (read more)
Census Bureau: 94.6 Percent of U.S. Is Rural Open Space
Data newly available from the 2000 Census show that at least 94.6 percent of the United States is rural open space, calling into question one of the most ... (read more)
Data newly available from the 2000 Census show that at least 94.6 percent of the United States is rural open space, calling into question one of the most ... (read more)
EPA Scores Major Enforcement Victories
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced several landmark enforcement actions, putting industry on notice that the agency is as vigilant as ever. Alcoa, ... (read more)
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced several landmark enforcement actions, putting industry on notice that the agency is as vigilant as ever. Alcoa, ... (read more)
European Scientists Reject EU Biotech Ban
Leading scientific academies in Britain and France have expressed support for a multinational World Trade Organization suit against the European Union’s ... (read more)
Leading scientific academies in Britain and France have expressed support for a multinational World Trade Organization suit against the European Union’s ... (read more)
Experts Weigh in on Inhofe-Miller
The Inhofe-Miller chemical security bill is proving to be an example of the often-divisive nature of “compromise” legislation. The Environmental Protection ... (read more)
The Inhofe-Miller chemical security bill is proving to be an example of the often-divisive nature of “compromise” legislation. The Environmental Protection ... (read more)
Forest Thinning Bill Heads to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives voted May 20 to ease bureaucratic obstacles to forest-thinning activities on 20 million acres of the nation’s most fire-prone ... (read more)
The U.S. House of Representatives voted May 20 to ease bureaucratic obstacles to forest-thinning activities on 20 million acres of the nation’s most fire-prone ... (read more)
GAO Forest-Thinning Study Sparks New Controversy
Supporters of President George W. Bush’s Healthy Forests Initiative have a new study to cite as proof reforms are needed in the federal government’s forest ... (read more)
Supporters of President George W. Bush’s Healthy Forests Initiative have a new study to cite as proof reforms are needed in the federal government’s forest ... (read more)
GM Will Offer Displacement-on-Demand Engines
General Motors Corporation is introducing a new engine technology that increases fuel economy without negatively affecting performance or passenger safety. ... (read more)
General Motors Corporation is introducing a new engine technology that increases fuel economy without negatively affecting performance or passenger safety. ... (read more)
Inhofe: Chemical Security Is 'Top Priority'
Underscoring the need to provide the greatest possible protection against terrorist attacks to the nation’s more than 1,500 chemical facilities, Senator ... (read more)
Underscoring the need to provide the greatest possible protection against terrorist attacks to the nation’s more than 1,500 chemical facilities, Senator ... (read more)
July 2003 Environment & Climate News (pdf)
The July 2003 issue of Environment & Climate News covers many of the top environment stories of recent weeks. Page 1 alone addresses: Christie Whitman’s ... (read more)
The July 2003 issue of Environment & Climate News covers many of the top environment stories of recent weeks. Page 1 alone addresses: Christie Whitman’s ... (read more)
NCAR Report Based on Flawed Science
A news release from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) claims a “New Look at Satellite Data Supports Global Warming Trend.” But the NCAR ... (read more)
A news release from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) claims a “New Look at Satellite Data Supports Global Warming Trend.” But the NCAR ... (read more)
Oh, Those 'Enormous and Unreasonable' Oil Profits
Hardly a week goes by without one of the local newspapers printing a letter from some reader ranting that the big oil companies are “price gouging” consumers. ... (read more)
Hardly a week goes by without one of the local newspapers printing a letter from some reader ranting that the big oil companies are “price gouging” consumers. ... (read more)
Oil Becoming More Abundant
Political developments in the Middle East are likely to bring the world’s largest oil reserves into production after decades of neglect. At the same time, ... (read more)
Political developments in the Middle East are likely to bring the world’s largest oil reserves into production after decades of neglect. At the same time, ... (read more)
Senate Should Oppose Energy Rationing
May 5, 2003 The Honorable Mr. Henry Hyde Chairman, Committee on International Relations U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear ... (read more)
May 5, 2003 The Honorable Mr. Henry Hyde Chairman, Committee on International Relations U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear ... (read more)
U.S.-Led Coalition Challenges Biotech Ban
The World Trade Organization (WTO) will decide whether a European Union ban on genetically enhanced food violates free trade principles, as is alleged ... (read more)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) will decide whether a European Union ban on genetically enhanced food violates free trade principles, as is alleged ... (read more)
Whitman Resigns EPA Post
A contentious period in EPA history came to a close as Administrator Christie Whitman announced on May 21 she would resign from her position effective ... (read more)
A contentious period in EPA history came to a close as Administrator Christie Whitman announced on May 21 she would resign from her position effective ... (read more)
