Environment

A Dark Side to Daylighting?

Seoul's plans to restore the city's streams are gaining international attention, but critics contend that the project is moving too quickly.

February 29, 2004 - Korea Herald

The Politicization Of Science

Scientists accuse the Bush administration of distorting science to make it appear to support the administration's policy goals.

February 26, 2004 - Democracy Now!

State Bonds May Fund Open Space Preservation

A bill currently in the Utah legislature would allow the state to sell bonds to buy open space.

February 24, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Secret Pentagon Climate Change Report Contradicts Bush

A leaked secret Pentagon report warns of the catastrophic impacts of global warming in contrast to the Bush administration's stand on climate change.

February 24, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

A Global Water Shortage?

Is the balance between development and our environment so uneven that we are on the verge of a global water crisis?

February 19, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Gas Price Differences In Europe And The US

Why is gasoline so much more expensive in Europe than in the United States, and how does it change behavior?

February 18, 2004 - Environmental News Network

Ontario Set To Protect Drinking Water

The Ontario government is set to release a discussion paper Thursday and launch public consultations to help it craft legislation to protect the province's drinking water.

February 13, 2004 - The National Post

Solar Power Hits Suburbia

Solar power is gaining a toehold in the world of SUVs, big-screen TVs, and two-fridge families.

February 12, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

States Scramble To Make Up For Federal Inaction On Environment

States step in to make up for the federal government's shortcomings on environmental regulation.

February 11, 2004 - Common Dreams

The Cost Of Bush Administration's Environmental Policies

The Bush administration's failure to update penalties for illegal pollution will cost taxpayers at least $39 million.

February 11, 2004 - Common Dreams

Pigeons In The Fast Lane

It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.

February 10, 2004 - BBC News

Sustainability for Canadian Cities Possible Within A Generation

Dr. David Suzuki presents new environmental report to conference of Canadian municipal and federal leaders

February 8, 2004 - David Suzuki Foundation

Fight Or Flight From A Company Town

Faced with rising complaints near a coal-fired power plant, the polluter makes an offer the people of Cheshire, Ohio can't refuse.

February 8, 2004 - The New York Times

Growth Pressure, Lack Of Planning Aggravate Fire Risks

Residents continue to inundate fire-prone areas of the west even after last fall’s devastating fires claimed 25 lives and more than 3,600 homes

February 7, 2004 - USA Today

A Little Lead Poisoning Never Hurt

Georgia lawmakers have raided the state's Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, leaving 539 toxic sites untended.

February 6, 2004 - Creative Loafing Atlanta

Parking Lots And Climate Change

Even seemingly benign land uses may contribute to global climate change, perhaps more than the carbon dioxide, the leading suspect.

February 5, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

World Oil Supply Approaching Tilting Point

Supply and demand are heading for an inevitable collision, with price rationing sure to follow.

February 4, 2004 - The Toronto Star

National Security Agency Opens Environmental Study

Top secret agency allows officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Maryland Department of the Environment and Fort Meade's environmental office to view a pollution report.

January 30, 2004 - The Baltimore Sun

America's Greenest Building

Los Angeles has two of the most ecologically advanced buildings in the country -- and both are competing for the title of the greenest building in America.

January 27, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Will Global Warming Lead To War?

The United Nations will study link between global warming and human conflict.

January 21, 2004 - Common Dreams

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