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February 2002
Appeals court limits prior owners' Superfund liability
In a long-awaited decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit substantially limited liability for most prior landowners from Superfund ... (read more)
In a long-awaited decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit substantially limited liability for most prior landowners from Superfund ... (read more)
California to change enforcement of second-hand smoke measure
By now, many commercial enterprises in California that permit the legal sale or use of tobacco on their premises have been confronted with 60-day notice ... (read more)
By now, many commercial enterprises in California that permit the legal sale or use of tobacco on their premises have been confronted with 60-day notice ... (read more)
Canada may not sign Kyoto
Minister for Industry Brian Tobin cast doubt on Canada ratifying the Kyoto Agreement on climate change: "There is a very strong consensus around the Cabinet ... (read more)
Minister for Industry Brian Tobin cast doubt on Canada ratifying the Kyoto Agreement on climate change: "There is a very strong consensus around the Cabinet ... (read more)
Chief says Forest Service suffers from 'analysis paralysis'
The Forest Service is in gridlock due to "analysis paralysis," says Chief Dale Bosworth, who wants to solve the problem by streamlining the agency's decision-making ... (read more)
The Forest Service is in gridlock due to "analysis paralysis," says Chief Dale Bosworth, who wants to solve the problem by streamlining the agency's decision-making ... (read more)
County goes back to the drawing board
Montgomery County's aborted decision to criminalize at-home smoking was not the first, nor will it likely be the last, of its notorious anti-smoking laws. ... (read more)
Montgomery County's aborted decision to criminalize at-home smoking was not the first, nor will it likely be the last, of its notorious anti-smoking laws. ... (read more)
Daschle thwarts ANWR vote, unveils own proposal
Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) successfully thwarted efforts for the full Senate to vote on an energy plan before the year 2001 came ... (read more)
Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) successfully thwarted efforts for the full Senate to vote on an energy plan before the year 2001 came ... (read more)
Density no solution for traffic, obesity problems
The January issue of Environment & Climate News described a recent report published by Sprawlwatch as a "fake CDC" study. (See "Fake CDC study full of ... (read more)
The January issue of Environment & Climate News described a recent report published by Sprawlwatch as a "fake CDC" study. (See "Fake CDC study full of ... (read more)
Desalinization plant splits environmentalists in central Florida
For most of the past several years, central Florida has been battling a prolonged drought. With rainfall scarce and water needs growing, freshwater wells ... (read more)
For most of the past several years, central Florida has been battling a prolonged drought. With rainfall scarce and water needs growing, freshwater wells ... (read more)
District court upholds Clinton national monuments
A federal district court on November 15 upheld former President Bill Clinton's designation of six national monuments on federal lands in four Western ... (read more)
A federal district court on November 15 upheld former President Bill Clinton's designation of six national monuments on federal lands in four Western ... (read more)
February 2002 Environment & Climate News (pdf)
The February 2002 issue of Environment & Climate News includes a special report on anti-smoker efforts in California and Maryland, plus coverage of Forest ... (read more)
The February 2002 issue of Environment & Climate News includes a special report on anti-smoker efforts in California and Maryland, plus coverage of Forest ... (read more)
Feds block Michigan's shoreline drilling plan
The State of Michigan suffered a blow to its economy and its environmental programs when President George W. Bush on November 14 signed a federal water ... (read more)
The State of Michigan suffered a blow to its economy and its environmental programs when President George W. Bush on November 14 signed a federal water ... (read more)
GAO, Nevada officials battle Yucca Mountain plan
The General Accounting Office (GAO) and Nevada state officials are mounting new challenges to the Bush administration's plan to designate Yucca Mountain ... (read more)
The General Accounting Office (GAO) and Nevada state officials are mounting new challenges to the Bush administration's plan to designate Yucca Mountain ... (read more)
Lawsuit seeks drilling ban in remote Utah
Two environmental groups on December 6 filed a lawsuit against the federal government to prohibit oil recovery in remote areas of southern Utah. The ... (read more)
Two environmental groups on December 6 filed a lawsuit against the federal government to prohibit oil recovery in remote areas of southern Utah. The ... (read more)
Maryland county ridiculed for attempted smoking ban
Montgomery County, Maryland, already nationally known for its stringent anti-smoking laws, passed and then retracted a law penalizing people for smoking ... (read more)
Montgomery County, Maryland, already nationally known for its stringent anti-smoking laws, passed and then retracted a law penalizing people for smoking ... (read more)
NAS panel investigates Klamath water shutoff
At the direction of Interior Secretary Gale Norton, the National Academy of Sciences has assembled a panel of 11 scientists to investigate the shutoff ... (read more)
At the direction of Interior Secretary Gale Norton, the National Academy of Sciences has assembled a panel of 11 scientists to investigate the shutoff ... (read more)
New Russian oil pipeline recognizes benefits of increased production
While U.S. politicians debate the pros and cons of natural resource recovery in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Russia and Kazakhstan have opened ... (read more)
While U.S. politicians debate the pros and cons of natural resource recovery in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Russia and Kazakhstan have opened ... (read more)
Time for EPA to clean up StarLink mess
The controversial StarLink bioengineered corn, which found its way into the human food supply even though it was approved only for animal feed, is on ... (read more)
The controversial StarLink bioengineered corn, which found its way into the human food supply even though it was approved only for animal feed, is on ... (read more)
Utah fights temporary storage facility
With the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility at least eight years from becoming operational, local energy companies are finding it increasingly ... (read more)
With the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility at least eight years from becoming operational, local energy companies are finding it increasingly ... (read more)
When proselytizing goes too far
The other day I decided to take my two daughters, ages one and three, on a nature walk. My girls love animals, and I truly enjoy communing with nature. ... (read more)
The other day I decided to take my two daughters, ages one and three, on a nature walk. My girls love animals, and I truly enjoy communing with nature. ... (read more)