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Environment & Climate News
June 2004
Alaska Bucks Feds, Invites More Oil Production
Tired of the federal government hampering its economy by prohibiting natural resource recovery from federal lands located in the state, the Alaskan state ... (read more)
Tired of the federal government hampering its economy by prohibiting natural resource recovery from federal lands located in the state, the Alaskan state ... (read more)
AP Fumbles Global Warming Story
In late March, the Associated Press ran a global warming story [1] that makes a number of misleading, if not downright inaccurate, statements. Faulty "news" ... (read more)
In late March, the Associated Press ran a global warming story [1] that makes a number of misleading, if not downright inaccurate, statements. Faulty "news" ... (read more)
Biotech Food Is Safe, Widely Used
Anti-biotechnology activists claimed recently that "genetically modified" material, albeit in minuscule amounts, has moved into and thereby "contaminates" ... (read more)
Anti-biotechnology activists claimed recently that "genetically modified" material, albeit in minuscule amounts, has moved into and thereby "contaminates" ... (read more)
British Studies Show Prohibitive Cost of 'Renewable' Energy
A pair of British studies released in March and April 2004 show relying on wind power or other non-nuclear "renewables" to reduce air pollution or carbon ... (read more)
A pair of British studies released in March and April 2004 show relying on wind power or other non-nuclear "renewables" to reduce air pollution or carbon ... (read more)
Earth Day Activists Ignore Progress
Environmental activists launched the annual Earth Day ritual in 1970 to bemoan the "havoc" wreaked on Earth by humans. Thirty-four years later, environmental ... (read more)
Environmental activists launched the annual Earth Day ritual in 1970 to bemoan the "havoc" wreaked on Earth by humans. Thirty-four years later, environmental ... (read more)
EPA Launches Costly New Smog Standard
On April 15, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new plan to tighten the national ambient air quality standard for smog. Policy experts ... (read more)
On April 15, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new plan to tighten the national ambient air quality standard for smog. Policy experts ... (read more)
EU Nations Fail to Comply with Kyoto
As the European Union (EU) uses World Trade Organization membership as a threat against Russia, evidence is mounting that the EU itself is failing to uphold ... (read more)
As the European Union (EU) uses World Trade Organization membership as a threat against Russia, evidence is mounting that the EU itself is failing to uphold ... (read more)
Europe to Russia: Ratify Kyoto or Else
Facing mounting evidence that Russia is prepared to strike a final deathblow to the Kyoto Protocol, European Union (EU) officials have told Russia they ... (read more)
Facing mounting evidence that Russia is prepared to strike a final deathblow to the Kyoto Protocol, European Union (EU) officials have told Russia they ... (read more)
Experts Decry Eco-Imperialism on Earth Day
"Safeguarding environmental values is essential," Niger Innis, national spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality, told journalists and others attending ... (read more)
"Safeguarding environmental values is essential," Niger Innis, national spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality, told journalists and others attending ... (read more)
Founder of 'Green Revolution' Lauds GM Crops
Norman Borlaug, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for launching the "Green Revolution" in agriculture that helped curb world hunger, appeared on National ... (read more)
Norman Borlaug, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for launching the "Green Revolution" in agriculture that helped curb world hunger, appeared on National ... (read more)
June 2004 Environment & Climate News (PDF)
The June issue of Environment & Climate News reports the Alaskan state government has thumbed its nose at Congress and federal government officials who ... (read more)
The June issue of Environment & Climate News reports the Alaskan state government has thumbed its nose at Congress and federal government officials who ... (read more)
Junk Science Pervades California 'Biomonitoring' Effort
On May 10, the California Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony on the "Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program," introduced in February by ... (read more)
On May 10, the California Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony on the "Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program," introduced in February by ... (read more)
Nature Reports GM Bacterium Could Help Fight Cancer
A genetically modified bacterium may offer substantial hope in the battle against cancer, according to a study published in Gene Therapy and reported April ... (read more)
A genetically modified bacterium may offer substantial hope in the battle against cancer, according to a study published in Gene Therapy and reported April ... (read more)
Obesity a Thin Excuse for Supersizing Federal Land Grabs
During the 2000 Congressional session, and again during the 2001 session, a group of big-government federal lawmakers attempted one of the largest and most ... (read more)
During the 2000 Congressional session, and again during the 2001 session, a group of big-government federal lawmakers attempted one of the largest and most ... (read more)
Polls Show Little Interest in Green Agenda
American voters are generally happy with the condition of their local environment and the performance of their elected representatives on environment issues, ... (read more)
American voters are generally happy with the condition of their local environment and the performance of their elected representatives on environment issues, ... (read more)
Preserving the American Dream Conference a Great Success
On April 16, about 70 participants in the 2004 Preserving the American Dream Conference toured Portland and visited nine high-density housing sites. These ... (read more)
On April 16, about 70 participants in the 2004 Preserving the American Dream Conference toured Portland and visited nine high-density housing sites. These ... (read more)
Rhode Island Governor Favors Energy Choice
Like many of his colleagues across the nation, Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri (R) would like to cut greenhouse gas emissions and encourage the use of ... (read more)
Like many of his colleagues across the nation, Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri (R) would like to cut greenhouse gas emissions and encourage the use of ... (read more)
Smokers and Businesses Oppose Beach Smoking Bans
When anti-smoking activists pushed to ban smoking in workplaces, and then in restaurants, and now even in bars, supporters of freedom of choice warned the ... (read more)
When anti-smoking activists pushed to ban smoking in workplaces, and then in restaurants, and now even in bars, supporters of freedom of choice warned the ... (read more)
UN Report Says GM Crops Necessary to Conserve Water
A new report released at a United Nations development summit in New York on April 20 warns food production and agriculture are causing the rapid depletion ... (read more)
A new report released at a United Nations development summit in New York on April 20 warns food production and agriculture are causing the rapid depletion ... (read more)
