Environment

Nevada Sues To Prevent Nuclear Dump

Nevada has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Federal government from opening Yucca Mountain to nuclear waste.

February 18, 2002 - MSNBC

Urban Runoff Rules Heat Up In California

Local Orange County officials say the regulations will be very expensive and may not improve water quality.

February 17, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

U.N. Officials Disappointed With Bush Climate Plan

Delegates to a U.N. conference on the environment were disappointed with the Bush administration's plan for reducing global warming gases.

February 17, 2002 - The New York Times

Bush Global Warming Plan Criticized

The Bush administration's new strategy to reduce gases responsible for global warming faces criticism from around the world.

February 17, 2002 - The New York Times

Non-profit Board To Manage Largest Urban Park Reserve

A large tract of urban land is turned over to a non-profit board to be managed as a nature preserve.

February 16, 2002 - Kitchener Waterloo Record

Gore Criticizes Bush's Global Warming Plan

President Bush's voluntary plan to reduce global warming gases has been criticized by opponents including Al Gore.

February 15, 2002 - Wired

Bush Administration's Global Warming Plan

President Bush is expected to unveil proposals for reducing global warming.

February 15, 2002 - The Washington Post

Cities Needed For Brownfields Documentary

The Urban Waste Management & Research Center (UWMRC) has documented Brownfields success stories and is looking to include more cities.

February 15, 2002 - Brownfields.com

An Eco-Terrorist's Story

Mark Warren Sands is sentenced to 18 years in prison for lighting fires in Phoenix, AZ. that were believed to have been set by eco-terrorists fighting sprawl.

February 14, 2002 - The New York Times

Water Dispute At Newest National Park

The National Park Service and the residents of Colorado are engaged in a water dispute over the Gunnison River that flows through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

February 14, 2002 - National Geographic

Western Pennsylvania's Conservancy: A Case Study In Success

As the Conservancy celebrates its 70th anniversary, residents look back on the driving force behind conserving 280,000 acres.

February 12, 2002 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Farm Pollution Is Significant

Large garms are responsible for a surprising, and every-increasing amount of pollution to rivers and wildlife.

February 12, 2002 - The New York Times

Conservation Grazing

A unique conservation deal for 3,000 acres in San Mateo County, CA will result in an experiment in "conservation grazing."

February 10, 2002 - San Jose Mercury News

Majority Of Wetlands Replacements Fail

A study by the Washington State Department of Ecology concludes that 13% of replacement wetlands fully succeed.

February 9, 2002 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Portugal Creates Europe's Largest Artificial Lake

Portugal creates Europe's largest dam and artificial lake. The project will flood habitat of rare species, drown Stone Age art, and provide water to the country's dry and poor mainland region.

February 9, 2002 - BBC News

Oil Drilling Allowed Near Utah National Parks

The Bush administration allows oil drilling near two popular Utah national parks. Officials say impact is minimal but scientists say recovery could take decades.

February 8, 2002 - The New York Times

San Diego's Sewage Problems

The City of San Diego, CA is criticized for failing to address chronic sewage spills.

February 8, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Florida's Brownfields Program Is Ineffective

State auditors report claims that of the 67,000 acres of brownfields in Florida, only 15 acres have been cleaned up.

February 8, 2002 - The St. Petersburg Times

Eco-tourism Has Its Own Costs

The Canadian coastal village of Tofino has turned to eco-tourism to save the village. But there are severe impacts as well.

February 8, 2002 - New Times-LA

Land Managers Discuss Fragmented Ecosystems

A seminar addresses the challenges of managing fragmented habitats.

February 7, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

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