Environment
Does Hunting Help Wildlife Conservation?
Farmers who manage their land for hunting help wildlife conservation in Central England according to a new study.
Radical Environmental Group ELF Burns Houses
The radical environmentalist group, Environmental Liberation Front, burned two houses near Ann Arbor. 'ELF, no sprawl' was spray-painted on a neighboring house.
Budgets, Privatization Plans Threaten National Park System
As another summer vacation season begins this Memorial Day weekend, several former park-service executives voice fears that the entire national-park system is menaced by a hidden crisis.
Property Rights Or Wetlands Wronged
The Michigan state Senate considers claim to "groom" beaches.
Escaping The Traps Of Tourism
A team from the University of Cincinnati helps the Mediterranean island of Crete tackle the ill-effects of tourism.
Amended Everglades Law Sparks Debate
Opponents of the amended Everglades Forever Act say the new law changes the intent of the old -- lacking pollution limits, deadlines and requirements that polluters paywhile proponents say amendments authorize a sound plan.
EPA Chief Whitman Resigns
Criticized by both environmentalists and industry groups, Christine Todd Whitman resigned after two years as the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Tiny Fish Could Pull Plug On City's Water Plan
With demand for water rising, Albuquerque hoped to tap the Rio Grande. But fish and farmers also depend on the river.
Christie Whitman Resigns From EPA
Often at odds with the White House on environmental policy, Whitman resigns as head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Great Green Carpet Of Suburbia
The Los Angeles Times Magazine explores how Southern California's ubiquitous turfgrass lawns are environmental minefields.
Goats Make San Francisco Airport Safer
To reduce a potential fire hazard, San Francisco International airport used goats for clearing grass in an environmentally sensitive area.
Project Moses: Saving Venice From Sinking
"Project Moses," an ambitious and controversial project to hold back the sea and prevent Venice from sinking has been launched.
Out Of Limelight, Environment Resonates
Bush and the GOP could lose key swing votes on issues such as oil, global warming. Some Republicans stake out 'greener' positions.
Can State And City Governments Afford SUVs?
City and state governments, once ethusiastic purchasers of SUVs as extravagent perks for officials, are kicking the gaz-guzzling habit as face budget deficits.
State Of The Air Report Flawed?
Air pollution has been declining for decades. So how did the American Lung Association's 2003 report get the numbers so wrong?
State Of The Air 2003
Nearly half the American population -- more than 137 million Americans -- continues to breathe unhealthy amounts of smog.
The New Cow Towns?
Two developers plan an environmental 'cow utopia' in the desert, where farmers live in condos powerered by methane from animal waste.
Planners Help Towns To Preserve
New development blends ecologically responsible, high-tech homes, and preservation of natural features in the Greater Toronto area.
Revamp State Water Laws To Protect Environment
Washington lawmakers should streamline state water laws to protect the environment and meet the needs of growing communities
Ad Campaign Slams Detroit, Washington As Gas Mileage Hits 22-Year Low
As U.S. gas mileage hits a 22-year low, the heated debate over America's dependence on Middle East oil returns to the airwaves this week with a provocative new ad campaign challenging both Detroit car companies and Washington policy makers.
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