Environment

Defending Bush's Global Warming Record

David Garman, U.S. Department of Energy chief of power efficiency, defended the Bush administration's record on global warming.

October 24, 2004 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Russia Approves Kyoto Treaty

Environmentalists applaud Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol as a "huge step forward."

October 22, 2004 - BBC News

Audubon: Habitat Loss Threatens Bird Populations

Audubon Society finds population of many bird species have declined significantly due to habitat loss.

October 22, 2004 - MSNBC

Environmental Illusions

The environmental platforms of both George Bush and John Kerry are not quite what they seem.

October 21, 2004 - The Economist

Unproductive Oil Wells Despoil Utah Wilderness

Oil and gas leases are devastating wilderness areas in Utah, even though these supplies are enough to feed US oil demand for about four days.

October 19, 2004 - The Independent

San Diego's Coastal Clash

Environmentalists bristle as city moves toward 'shared use' of a local haunt.

October 19, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Global Warming's Hokey Hockey Stick

Richard Muller argues that poor math undermines evidence linking global warming to human activity.

October 16, 2004 - Technology Review

Smog Hits A Record Low In 2004

2004 has seen the lowest ozone levels in over 30 years, according to Joel Schwartz.

October 16, 2004 - Tech Central Station

A Harbinger Of Global Warming's Impact?

Amphibian populations around the world are in rapid decline. This is bad news for us humans.

October 15, 2004 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

White House Sacrificing Clean Water To Help Halliburton?

The Bush administration supports a controversial drilling technique that favors Halliburton, Dick Cheney's former employer, even as some complain that the practice puts drinking water at risk.

October 15, 2004 - KTLA

Going For The Green

The new "Green Communities Initiative" will help produce environmentally friendly and affordable homes around the United States.

October 15, 2004 - The American Institute of Architects

Bush-Kerry Debate: The Missing Issue

In their last debate the presidential candidates did not discuss an important issue.

October 14, 2004 - U.S. Newswire

Scientists Fear 'Runaway' Greenhouse Effect

An unprecedented leap in C02 levels over the past two years is leading some scientists to wonder if the Earth's atmosphere is losing its ability to absorb greenhouse gases.

October 13, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

What Happened To The EPA?

Is the campaign to realign the nation's environmental policies a needed adjustment, or a gutting of environment laws?

October 13, 2004 - Newsday

The Benefits Of Scrapping Old Cars

Are vehicle buy-back programs reducing emissions?

October 12, 2004 - University Of California Transportation Center

City With Smallest Ecological Footprint In Canada

The mining city of Sudbury -- once so polluted and denuded that NASA astronauts practiced for their moon landings there -- is being recognized for its innovative energy conservation strategies.

October 11, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Nevada's 'Ornamental' Water

Developers in Nevada begin importing water for decorative fountains to get around water conservation efforts.

October 11, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

How To Be Green

Readers ask green-business guru Joel Makower practical questions about how to live the green life.

October 9, 2004 - Grist Magazine

Fighting For Sustainable Development

Profile of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who was recognized for her "holistic" approach to sustainable development.

October 8, 2004 - BBC News

Ecologist Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Environmentalist who worked to slow deforestation, preserve biodiversity, and educate people about their environment, wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

October 8, 2004 - BBC News

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