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January 2004
Chinese CO2 Emissions Surge
Contrary to earlier reports that China has been reducing its coal consumption, the New York Times reported on October 22, “China’s rapid economic growth ... (read more)
Contrary to earlier reports that China has been reducing its coal consumption, the New York Times reported on October 22, “China’s rapid economic growth ... (read more)
Congress Passes Healthy Forests Measure
After more than a year of debate, the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on November 21 approved a law to expedite the management of 20 million acres of federal ... (read more)
After more than a year of debate, the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on November 21 approved a law to expedite the management of 20 million acres of federal ... (read more)
CORE Mocks Environmentalists in Cancun
Environmental activists are famous for using street theater to embarrass opponents and draw attention to their platforms. But during the recent World ... (read more)
Environmental activists are famous for using street theater to embarrass opponents and draw attention to their platforms. But during the recent World ... (read more)
Endangered Species Listings May Backfire
New research confirms that Endangered Species Act listings do not necessarily help--and may even harm--rare species on private lands. “Private landowners’ ... (read more)
New research confirms that Endangered Species Act listings do not necessarily help--and may even harm--rare species on private lands. “Private landowners’ ... (read more)
Energy Bill Dies in Senate
A $31 billion measure aimed at overhauling the nation’s energy strategy died in the Senate November 21, as proponents of the bill failed to gather enough ... (read more)
A $31 billion measure aimed at overhauling the nation’s energy strategy died in the Senate November 21, as proponents of the bill failed to gather enough ... (read more)
Environmental Vigilantism Is Not 'Free Speech'
Greenpeace, Inc., one of the world’s most confrontational environmental activist groups, is facing criminal prosecution for organizing an illegal boarding ... (read more)
Greenpeace, Inc., one of the world’s most confrontational environmental activist groups, is facing criminal prosecution for organizing an illegal boarding ... (read more)
Hog Farms and the Environment: Alternatives to Lagoons
Editor’s note: In "Hog Farms and the Environment: an Investigative Series," in the December 2003 issue of Environment & Climate News, Managing Editor ... (read more)
Editor’s note: In "Hog Farms and the Environment: an Investigative Series," in the December 2003 issue of Environment & Climate News, Managing Editor ... (read more)
January 2004 Environment & Climate News (pdf)
The January 2004 issue of Environment & Climate News reports on page 1 the Senate’s defeat--for now--of the $31 billion energy policy overhaul; Russia’s ... (read more)
The January 2004 issue of Environment & Climate News reports on page 1 the Senate’s defeat--for now--of the $31 billion energy policy overhaul; Russia’s ... (read more)
Kyoto Down the Drain? What Next?
There were momentous happenings at the October 2003 World Climate Conference in Moscow. World-shaking, one might say. After haggling about the minutiae ... (read more)
There were momentous happenings at the October 2003 World Climate Conference in Moscow. World-shaking, one might say. After haggling about the minutiae ... (read more)
NPR Spreads Misinformation about Renewable Energy
It is one thing to lean left politically. It is quite another to look the other way in the face of out-and-out lies, fraud, and misinformation in the ... (read more)
It is one thing to lean left politically. It is quite another to look the other way in the face of out-and-out lies, fraud, and misinformation in the ... (read more)
Nuclear Energy in the World Today (Part One)
Unlike some applications of nuclear technology, the process of generating electricity in a nuclear power plant is not rocket science.Uranium-235, a naturally ... (read more)
Unlike some applications of nuclear technology, the process of generating electricity in a nuclear power plant is not rocket science.Uranium-235, a naturally ... (read more)
NY Times: Greenhouse Gases May Avert Next Ice Age
A quarter-century ago, climate change alarmists were claiming the world was on the brink of a new ice age. Now they argue we are baking the planet. According ... (read more)
A quarter-century ago, climate change alarmists were claiming the world was on the brink of a new ice age. Now they argue we are baking the planet. According ... (read more)
Prayers requested for Jay Walley
J. Zane Walley, a journalist and policy analyst with the free-market Paragon Foundation, suffered a stroke on November 14 while working at his home office ... (read more)
J. Zane Walley, a journalist and policy analyst with the free-market Paragon Foundation, suffered a stroke on November 14 while working at his home office ... (read more)
Recycling 'Like Throwing Money Away'
Curbside recycling is one of the most wasteful endeavors practiced by local governments, concluded an investigation by an Orlando, Florida television ... (read more)
Curbside recycling is one of the most wasteful endeavors practiced by local governments, concluded an investigation by an Orlando, Florida television ... (read more)
Russia May Doom Kyoto Protocol
As Russian President Vladimir Putin met with European business leaders in Moscow on December 2, his top economic issues advisor explained to reporters ... (read more)
As Russian President Vladimir Putin met with European business leaders in Moscow on December 2, his top economic issues advisor explained to reporters ... (read more)
Senator Refutes Global Warming Hypothesis: Part 3 in a series
Managing Editor’s note: Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, delivered a detailed critique ... (read more)
Managing Editor’s note: Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, delivered a detailed critique ... (read more)
What's Wrong with the Environmental Movement: an interview with Patrick Moore
As a cofounder of Greenpeace, Dr. Patrick Moore is one of the godfathers of the modern environmental movement. Since the mid-1980s, however, he has ... (read more)
As a cofounder of Greenpeace, Dr. Patrick Moore is one of the godfathers of the modern environmental movement. Since the mid-1980s, however, he has ... (read more)